News
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September 18, 2024
PRISM opens as a meeting space for students with intersectional identities
A new space has opened on campus to create community, have conversations, and foster learning through educational and unique programming focusing on women, queer students, and their allies.
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December 14, 2023
Creating Career Pathways for Neurodiverse Students
Inside Higher Ed talks to Kendra Evans, director of RIT's Spectrum Support Programs, about programs for neurodivergent students.
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January 31, 2023
Learning the 'Unspoken Rules'
The Chronicle of Higher Education features RIT’s Career Ready Bootcamp, led by RIT's Spectrum Support Program. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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June 11, 2019
Success for Students With Autism
Inside Higher Ed features RIT's Spectrum Support Program.
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June 27, 2018
New programs help students with autism gain confidence, employment
Two new programs at RIT are helping students with autism prepare for interviews and land jobs. Eight students recently completed a three-week Career Ready Boot Camp, and RIT’s Neurodiverse Hiring Initiative has helped dozens of students network and find co-op work. -
May 23, 2018
How colleges can prepare for students with autism
Spectrum features Laurie Ackles, director of RIT's Spectrum Support Program, and students Kieran Barrett-Snyder, Logan King, Caleb Katzenstein and Eric Mitchell.
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April 6, 2017
Student speaks to importance of autism awareness
Meet Rachael Bosley, a fourth-year student in the applied arts and sciences program who falls on the autism spectrum. April is Autism Awareness Month. -
March 29, 2017
Preparing students on autism spectrum for success
RIT is one of the leading universities in the nation in preparing students on the autism spectrum for professional success. Its strength stems from a combination of the Spectrum Support Program and the cooperative education program.