Rose-Hulman joins select schools, including MIT, in the National University Rail Center project. Funded through a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the project will give Rose-Hulman students invaluable engineering experience within a growth industry, addressing the needs of the future. More about the project. (Photo: David Honan, Civil, '05)

According to Rose-Hulman Associate Dean of Global Programs Luchen Li, "cultural IQ" may be as sought after in the job market as engineering acumen -- and Rose-Hulman strives to enhance the "cultural IQ" of its graduates. On a recent tour of Japan, Vice President of Academic Affairs Phil Cornwell (above) and President Matt Branam visited educational labs, absorbing Japanese culture as they gathered ideas for innovative teaching and cross-cultural partnership. More on our Global Programs. 

Rose-Hulman's student engineers inspire through leadership and initiative as they reach out to a world in need. As part of a month-long celebration of Martin Luther King and his inspirational ideas, Rose-Hulman honors engaged students who exemplify respect for the dignity of all. Meet this year's MLK Award recipients.(Angelica Patino, above.) Also, read how Rose-Hulman Professors celebrate the personal inspiration of Dr. King.

Surveys of today's employers show that leadership is high on their list of qualities in demand, and Rose-Hulman has a tradition of shaping students with strong leadership skills. In keeping with that tradition, this year's prestigious Thinkers50 Leadership Award, sponsored by the Harvard Business Review, went to Rose-Hulman alumnus Marshall Goldsmith as the world's most influential leadership thinker. Read more.