RIT president Bill Sanders prepares to wrap up his first year in office with a live WITR radio Q&A with students

Rochester, New York – As the academic year approaches its closing stretch, Bill Sanders is preparing to mark an important personal milestone—his first year leading Rochester Institute of Technology. Before the semester winds down, the university president will once again step behind a microphone to answer questions from students during a live campus broadcast.

Sanders is scheduled to appear on WITR-FM (89.7) at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, for the final installment of the academic year’s “Ask President Sanders” program. The conversation will take place inside the station’s studio located in the university’s Student Alumni Union, where the president will discuss a range of campus topics and respond directly to student-submitted questions.

The appearance comes as Sanders nears the end of what he has often described as his “freshman” year in office—an expression reflecting both the excitement and learning curve of stepping into leadership at a major university.

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During the broadcast, listeners can expect discussion about several developments around campus. One of the most anticipated topics is the April 10 grand opening of the new RIT Performing Arts Center, a project many in the university community have watched take shape over recent years. The facility is expected to play a central role in campus culture, providing new space for performances, events, and student creativity.

Sanders will also share his impressions of Judson Stadium, another major addition to the university landscape. The stadium has quickly become a focal point for athletics and campus gatherings, and students have been eager to hear how the president views its early impact.

Academic life will not be left out of the conversation. With final exams approaching, Sanders is expected to offer advice and study tips aimed at helping students navigate the intense final weeks of the semester.

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Questions for the program are collected in advance by the station, allowing students from across campus to raise issues, ideas, and concerns. The format encourages open dialogue and gives the university community a chance to hear directly from its top leader.

The broadcast is part of a long-standing collaboration between the university president’s office and the student-run radio station. For more than two decades, the program has served as a campus tradition—an informal but meaningful forum where leadership meets student voices over the airwaves.