News
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May 9, 2018
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RIT honored for participation in Gilman Program
The U.S. Department of State recognized RIT for providing study-abroad opportunities for students with disabilities. RIT was named to the inaugural list of U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most students overseas on the Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2016-2017. -
May 2, 2018
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Ghazle honored as 2018 Edwina Award winner
For his advocacy for gender diversity on campus and in the community, Hamad Ghazle was honored with the 2018 Edwina Award during RIT’s annual Women’s Career Achievement dinner and gala. -
May 2, 2018
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RIT honors proponents of diversity and inclusion
RIT’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion recognized several RIT community members during the DDI Celebration of Excellence. -
April 28, 2018
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Imagine RIT highlights academic, artistic creativity
Tens of thousands of visitors came to RIT to see the latest in technology, the arts and design. This year the festival featured a record 438 exhibits. -
April 28, 2018
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City Scholar eyes career in architecture
After struggling with classes in her first semester at RIT, Kiasia Singletary got the help she needed and will graduate on time this May. The interior design major plans to pursue a master’s in architecture.
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April 28, 2018
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Grad proud to wear stole representing heritage, hard work
When Elizabeth Sheffield crosses the stage at graduation, she’ll do so wearing a special stole that exemplifies her heritage, hard work and the tremendous support she has received from her Native American tribe during her four years at RIT. -
April 25, 2018
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Imagine RIT preview: Dress for Success
Young girls will be able to don professional business attire, explore how dressing for a business environment makes them feel and learn how to present themselves in an interview or workplace during the Imagine RIT festival on April 28. -
April 18, 2018
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RIT earns national recognition as ‘Diversity Champion’
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine named RIT a Diversity Champion for the third consecutive year. -
April 17, 2018
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Imagine RIT preview: Send message to Frederick Douglass
“Anna and Frederick Douglass’s Parking (Lots of Love)” invites festival visitors to help create an art installation that will be displayed in Rochester to honor the couple’s lives. -
March 30, 2018
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RIT to host networking event for area veterans
The program will feature networking opportunities and a keynote address from Chris Coker, owner of Suit Soldier, a company focused on helping veterans gain the skills they need to succeed in their lives after they leave service. -
March 19, 2018
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Cultural diversity enriches interpretation program
Immersion in ASL and deaf culture is a unique experience that sets RIT’s interpreting graduates apart from graduates at other universities. -
March 19, 2018
![Lady Bird Johnson shaking hands with Bill Ingraham.]()
NTID celebrates 50 years
Since its establishment in 1968, NTID has become a catalyst for diversity and inclusion on the RIT campus, creating a post–secondary learning environment never before seen in this country.
