RIT Alumni Association

We’re thrilled that Elan Lee ’98, creator of the Exploding Kittens gaming empire, has received RIT’s Outstanding Alumni Award for 2026! 🎉

From launching a record-breaking Kickstarter to building a global tabletop gaming phenomenon, Elan’s journey is a testament to innovation, resilience, and Tiger spirit!

2026 Outstanding Alum - Elan Lee, Creator Exploding Kittens Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) honors Elan Lee as a 2026 O...

RIT celebrates its founding today, 197 years Tiger strong! 🐯 🎉

Whether we are in Downtown Rochester or Henrietta, Techmen or Tigers, in the rain or shine, RIT fuels student passions and drives them to world-changing impact for the greater good.

Celebrate this year by supporting student success through a donation to the RIT Fund. Any gifts $50 or over will receive an exclusive RIT umbrella to show off their tiger pride!

rit.edu/foundersday

Together, Tiger cubs can experience an unforgettable summer! Register your family for Camp Tiger, RIT’s STEAM camp for 2nd–12th graders. Enjoy hands-on learning, fun projects, and a vibrant campus atmosphere.

RIT Alumni receive a 10% discount when enrolling their family!

Don’t miss out, Camp Tiger runs one-week sessions throughout July 2026. Spots fill fast, so sign up today and give your future innovators a summer to remember! rit.edu/camptiger

Take a River Cruise through Europe, February 20-27, 2027!
RIT Alumni save $3,000 if they book before May 31.

rit.edu/go/alumnicruise2027

Those longing for the romance of timeless Old World Europe will get to travel where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned, and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven.

Join Lorraine Hems MS '12, RIT Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Hospitality & Service Innovation, and discover how wine is made and, of course, partake in tastings – all at no additional cost.

From RIT Greek life to “I do” 💍
Christina Flores ’18 (CAST) and Paul Haberek ’20 (KGCOE) were married in September 2025 in upstate New York. They celebrated with many of their sorority and fraternity friends, all brought together by their shared RIT experience. The couple met through Greek life at Institute of Technology, with Christina as a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and Paul of Phi Kappa Psi.

Mike Krupnicki MBA '99 (RIT Business ) is the new owner of Rochester Brainery, which is connecting the people and places in Rochester, NY through educational experiences. Krupnicki also owns Arc + Flame, an education and art space in Chili, focused on flameworking: welding, blacksmithing and glass working.

Celebrating John Raugalis, six of his photographs were featured at the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art after a 30 plus year career in lighting. 🎉 📷

From Rochester Institute of Technology to advocacy, Matthew S. Moore ’83 (CLA) continues to make an impact.

His latest project, Deaf People in History, shines a light on deaf pioneers whose achievements prove that hearing is not required for innovation or success.

A graduate of RIT College of Liberal Arts, Moore has also owned a multimedia company since 1984, now celebrating 42 years, continuing his work to elevate stories that inspire and broaden understanding. 🧡🖤🧡

Together, Tigers can help celebrate the Class of 2026 at Commencement May 8 and 9! Join us as a volunteer to help our graduating Tigers celebrate their achievements, and to welcome them into the RIT Alumni network. 🧡🖤🧡
Register to volunteer below: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0030&console_type=event&cat_id=15&ht=1