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200 Years
of Innovation

Welcome to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ Year, 2024!

We are marking this historic milestone with a year-long ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ of events and activities that honor our past, celebrate our present, and chart our course forward.

Founded in 1824 for applying science to the common purposes of life, RPI is the first technological research university in the United States. Today, it is recognized as a premier university, noted for its robust and holistic learning community that connects creativity with science and technology.

Join us as we embrace this important moment!

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Two centuries of education

This commemorates RPI's 20 decades of innovation, excellence, and impact. From groundbreaking discoveries to life-changing educational experiences, we celebrate the countless and remarkable ways in which those who have studied at RPI have impacted the everyday lives of people everywhere. Explore the world of Rensselaer Firsts to learn just how world-changing our students and graduates are.

Building Bridges to the Future

ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ Commencement 2024

RPI ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ Commencement guests and students
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