News by Topic: Diversity
RIT is open to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, ability, and culture, and actively supports the inclusion of all communities. Through accessible technologies and academic programs, research on social issues, and celebrations of individuals from all backgrounds, RIT hopes to be the model for a brighter future for all people.
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June 18, 2024
Comic Charlie Berens and Marvel Cinematic Universe actress Alaqua Cox scheduled for RIT’s Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend
A stand-up comedian who enjoys poking fun at his Midwestern background and a Marvel Cinematic Universe actress are the headliners expected at this year’s RIT Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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June 6, 2024
Award-winning Morpheyes Studio expands the authentic representation of Deaf people in media
The award-winning Morpheyes Studio was developed by seven students in 2019 to expand the authentic representation of Deaf people in film by empowering them to lead production processes from conception to completion.
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June 6, 2024
Crisis preparedness for all
The Rochester Beacon speaks to Gerard Buckley, NTID president and RIT vice president and dean, about best practices that can prepare you in a crisis.
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June 3, 2024
Meet Mia White, the Littleton native about to make history with Deaf Women’s National Team
The Denver Post highlights the athletic career of Mia White '20 (management), defender on the U.S. Women's Deaf Soccer Team.
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June 3, 2024
U.S. Deaf Women's National Team using Colorado showcase as platform to reach kids
KMGH-TV talks to Mia White '20 (management) and her teammates about how they intend to inspire a new generation of deaf children in athletics.
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May 28, 2024
Higher Ed Institutions Are Enhancing Accessibility with a Variety of Tech Tools
EdTech talks to Ed Lucas, lecturer in the Department of Information and Computing Studies, about automatic speech recognition.
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May 17, 2024
Top Teacher: Minnetonka sign language teacher Dr. Tracy Ivy
KMSP-TV selects Tracy Ivy '09 (secondary education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing) as a Top Teacher.
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May 15, 2024
RIT researchers expect a rise in deepfake use in political campaigns
Spectrum News interviews Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, and Kelly Wu, computing and information sciences Ph.D. student, about generating and detecting artificial intelligence deepfakes.
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May 13, 2024
These RIT grads made a bubble tea empire. It shows no signs of slowing down.
The Democrat and Chronicle features alumni Tian Tian and Zining Chen, both 2019 entrepreneurship graduates, and their business Taichi Bubble Tea, a local company that now has a national footprint.
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May 13, 2024
RIT's class of 2024 deemed 'resilient'
WHAM-TV talks to 2024 graduates about their experiences and future plans.
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May 13, 2024
RIT commencement recognizes Class of 2024 for its resilience
WROC-TV talks to Sandra Johnson, senior vice president of Student Affairs, and two new alumni about the versatility of the 2024 graduating class.
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May 10, 2024
Bright Spot: Inspiration for young scholars
WHAM-TV features Katrina Overby, assistant professor in the School of Communication, as its Bright Spot.