Samantha Oxley, of Dolores, graduates from RIT

The Journal

Samantha Oxley, of Dolores, graduated from RIT with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Some 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students received their degrees during RIT’s 132nd commencement celebration in May.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.