Local Residents Graduate From RIT

ROCHESTER, NY – Some 3,500 students graduated during Rochester Institute of Technology’s 132nd commencement celebration, held in May, including:

Christopher Abbott of Fulton who graduated with a BS in chemical engineering.

Taylor Braun of Oswego who graduated with an MBA in business administration.

Nathan Deavers of Fulton who graduated with an MBA in business administration.

Emily Henderson of Oswego who graduated with a BFA in medical illustration.

Ashlynn Palmitesso of Fulton who graduated with a BS in biomedical engineering.

Julia Spier of Fulton who graduated with a BS in biomedical sciences.

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.

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