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.

November 7, 2014

Women in Science group welcomes speaker Nov. 11

Mathematician and blogger Rachel Levy will discuss science communication and share her experiences and expertise in several events on Nov. 11.
November 3, 2014

Soledad O’Brien opens Expressions of King’s Legacy

The award-winning former anchor and special correspondent for CNN will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Expressions of Kings Legacy event on Jan. 29.
October 21, 2014

College of Science takes diversity to heart

RIT’s College of Science was recognized for a third time for its efforts to build an inclusive and representative faculty reflecting the student body.
October 16, 2014

RIT hosts Entrepreneurs Conference Oct. 24

The 11th annual conference features keynote speaker Ted Dzuiba of eBay and the Tiger Tank business-idea competition.
October 15, 2014

RIT/NTID student earns national Girl Scout award

Anna Krauss is one of 10 Girl Scout USA 2014 Young Women of Distinction for her efforts to make New York state tests more accessible for deaf students.
October 10, 2014

Student promotes positive image of Muslims

Meet Farrukh Mohiuddin, a biomedical engineering student and secretary of the Muslim Student Association, which is hosting the largest Muslim event of the year Sunday.
October 7, 2014

Science professor earns Changing Hearts award

Laura Tubbs was presented the 2014 Changing Hearts and Minds Award to recognize efforts made toward furthering RIT’s commitment to diversity.
October 1, 2014

National Organization on Disability lauds RIT

RIT has been credited by the National Organization on Disability as a good example of a university that successfully helps its students find jobs upon graduation.
September 22, 2014

RIT recognized for diversity initiatives

The Division for Diversity and Inclusion received the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
September 17, 2014

Candidates visit RIT for recruitment program

RIT’s 11th annual Future Faculty Career Exploration Program brings diverse faculty candidates to campus to explore teaching or post-doctoral opportunities at the university.
August 19, 2014

RIT welcomes newest class of City Scholars

This year, 15 students from the Rochester City School District will be part of the fifth class entering the Rochester City Scholars program, which covers full tuition at RIT.
August 12, 2014

Celebrating new class of Future Business Leaders

Forty high school students from the Rochester City School District will graduate Saturday after completing the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program.

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