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.

March 10, 2016

‘INSIGHT into Diversity’ honors President Destler

RIT President Bill Destler has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Giving Back Award for his commitment to serving underrepresented populations.
March 7, 2016

National speaker Lawrence Ross visits March 17

Lawrence Ross, expert on the traditions and culture of college fraternities and sororities, presents “Know Better, Do Better: College, Racism and You” on March 17.
March 7, 2016

Production examines unconscious bias in academia

RIT will host the Michigan Players on April 7 for their production of The Fence. The Players create performances that examine current issues in higher education.
February 29, 2016

RIT among Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans

For the seventh year, RIT was recognized in Winds of Change magazine as one of the Top 200 Colleges for Native American Students.
February 22, 2016

RIT hosts all-women hackathon Feb. 27 and 28

The annual WiC Hacks event is for women interested in creating new technology, making a difference and trying something new.
February 11, 2016

NTID displays work by black deaf artists

In celebration of Black History Month, the Dyer Arts Center hosts “Unfolding the Soul of Black Deaf Expressions” through Feb. 27.
February 10, 2016

Author Kemba Smith Pradia leads women’s summit

The 2016 Sister II Sister Summit on Feb. 27 includes workshops and panels on developing positive self-image, fostering professionalism and promoting personal health.
February 10, 2016

RIT gets funding for Advocates & Allies Program

The Advocates & Allies Program includes male faculty members to better address unconscious bias and help transform departmental cultures and practices toward gender equity.
February 1, 2016

National speakers highlight Black History events

Ronald Jackson and Lawrence Ross, both leaders in the history and politics of race, headline RIT’s annual Black History Month programming.
January 29, 2016

Student leader chosen to introduce Andrew Young

Meet Bernard Rodgers, a third-year communication major and lead student assistant for the Multicultural Center for Academic Success.
January 21, 2016

RIT/NTID presents 'Tribes' Feb. 4-7

The College of Liberal Arts and NTID present Tribes, a comedy/drama about family conflict that arises when a son brings his deaf girlfriend home to meet his parents.
January 12, 2016

Expressions of King’s Legacy event today at RIT

Musician Justin Kauflin and dancers Ailey II join keynote speaker Andrew Young for free Expressions of King’s Legacy event on campus Jan. 28.

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