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.

August 23, 2016

Exhibit features deaf Nigerian and Chinese artists

Exhibits highlighting the diversity of deaf artists and their experiences will be on display Aug. 26 through Oct. 29 in the Dyer Arts Center.
August 17, 2016

RIT welcomes 7th class of Rochester City Scholars

The Rochester City Scholars scholarship program covers full tuition at RIT for those meeting eligibility requirements. The students will be welcomed at a ceremony on Monday.
August 15, 2016

James Macchiano to head multicultural center

James Macchiano has been named the new director of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success. He starts his new role on Aug. 29.
June 28, 2016

Twyla Cummings named dean of Graduate Education

Twyla Cummings, who is senior associate dean for graduate studies and faculty research in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, assumes her new role Aug. 1.
June 28, 2016

RIT team wins global challenge against terrorism

“It’s Time: ExOut Extremism,” a social media campaign created by RIT students, took top prize in the U.S. State Department’s P2P: Challenging Extremism competition.
June 17, 2016

RIT recognized at 2016 PRism Awards

RIT earned seven awards at the 2016 PRism Awards ceremony, including top honors in three categories. The annual awards honor outstanding work in the field of public relations.
May 17, 2016

M&T Bank establishes City Scholars Scholarship

M&T Bank will offer annual scholarships of up to $25,000 to two RIT students in the Rochester City Scholars Program.
May 11, 2016

Summer camp for girls recognized by STEM group

RIT’s SMASH Experience for Girls has been recognized by the Finger Lakes STEM Hub as an exemplary K-12 program in science, technology, engineering and math.
May 11, 2016

First Niagara Foundation supports City Scholars

The First Niagara Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Rochester City Scholars Program at RIT as part of its Mentoring Matters Program.
May 11, 2016

Study: How do deaf adults use online health info

An RIT researcher is investigating how deaf adults, proficient in American Sign Language, use the Internet for health-related information.
April 27, 2016

NTID student committed to serving community

Meet Susana Flores, a fourth-year museum studies student, who is graduating in May, and community service director for the Latin American Deaf Club.
April 26, 2016

Professor named interim leader of diversity office

Keith Jenkins, director of Undergraduate Programs in the College of Liberal Arts, has been appointed interim vice president and associate provost for Diversity and Inclusion.

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