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.

April 15, 2015

Facebook security director to speak April 23

Jennifer Lesser Henley, director of security operations at Facebook, will discuss the state of cybersecurity as part of the GCCIS Dean’s Lecture Series.
April 3, 2015

Nominations open for new Women of Color program

WOCHA—Women of Color, Honor and Ambition—is a one-year initiative for women to enhance leadership ability, build camaraderie, and open networking opportunities.
April 2, 2015

Symposium examines how to save native languages

A symposium to discuss the documentation, conservation and revitalization of American Indian Languages will be held April 17.
February 27, 2015

D.I.V.A.S. at RIT work toward empowering women

Meet Olivia Harrison, a fourth-year journalism student and original member of D.I.V.A.S. at RIT — Determined Individuals Victoriously Achieving Success.
February 5, 2015

Students, community depict ancient story on film

In the first contemporary interpretation of the Iroquois creation story, students and alumni are working with community partners to combine live action with animation.
February 3, 2015

Top stories and videos for January

News about RIT’s best value ranking and a video on what athletes do during break were among the most popular last month. Check out all of January’s top stories and videos.
February 2, 2015

‘How I Learned to Drive’ revs up at RIT

The production is part of a weeklong symposium on prevention and recovery from sexual harassment, abuse and assault.
January 22, 2015

ASL version of 'Let It Go' released on Sunday

Two graduates from NTID will star in an American Sign Language music video of the popular “Let It Go” song.
January 14, 2015

King’s Legacy keynote speaker featured on WXXI

Soledad O’Brien, former anchor for CNN and keynote speaker for this year’s Expressions of King’s Legacy, will be featured on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson Jan. 22.
January 8, 2015

King’s Legacy celebration features music, poetry

Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Eastman School of Music grad Craig Ketter and slam poets Dominique Christina and Denice Frohman will perform for Expressions of King’s Legacy.
November 13, 2014

Theater troupe explores department politics

The Michigan Players, an interactive theater troupe from the University of Michigan, visits Dec. 11 to perform “A Faculty Meeting: Navigating Department Politics.”
November 7, 2014

Henderson Ford president named Minett Professor

Randy Henderson, this year’s Minett Professor, will serve as a community advocate and student mentor with RIT’s Division for Diversity and Inclusion.

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