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.

  • June 27, 2018

    two students working on a laptop in maker space.

    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.

  • June 14, 2018

    Santosh Kurinec and other honorees excitedly pose for a photo, all of them smiling wide and holding their arms out in triumph.

    Professor inducted into international hall of fame

    Santosh Kurinec, a microelectronic engineering professor, was one of six influential women from around the world honored for their work as visionaries in technology, engineering and science and inducted into the Women in Technology Hall of Fame.

  • May 21, 2018

    Students on stage holding up their future colleges' shirts.

    Rochester Prep grads head to college

    RIT’s partnership with Rochester Prep High School reached a major milestone: all 25 of the graduating students from the first class are bound for college--including three to RIT.

  • May 9, 2018

    Logo of person in a wheel chair. Text at top saying "Gilman Top Producers, Priority Achievements by institutions" bottom text saying "students with disabilities".

    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

    Hamad Ghazle standing at a podium accepting his award.

    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.

  • 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.

  • April 28, 2018

    Portrait of Elizabeth Sheffield on a green couch.

    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

    Four women wearing white shirts pose for a photo. Text at the bottom saying "women empowered equal women employed".

    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.

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