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.
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August 5, 2014
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New program aims to strengthen race relations
Person2Person, supported by RIT, pairs Rochesterians from different racial and ethnic backgrounds to build relationships, and hopefully to set aside biases. -
August 1, 2014
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Boys and girls from near and far attend NTID camps
Thirty-five deaf and hard-of-hearing teens from around the country attended the six-day TechBoyz and TechGirlz technology camps at RIT/NTID, including a boy from Alaska. -
July 22, 2014
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RIT names executive director of CMS
A University of Alabama director and African-American culture scholar will join RIT Aug. 1 as the executive director of the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies. -
July 10, 2014
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Women in STEM advocate DiGeronimo addresses teens
JJ DiGeronimo, president of Advancing Women in STEM, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Women in Engineering WE Explore summer program. -
July 8, 2014
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Destler and Johnson pledge $1M to City Scholars
RIT President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson continue funding for the program, which provides free tuition to RIT for eligible city students. -
June 30, 2014
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RIT hosts summer program for city students
Saunders College of Business’ Center for Urban Entrepreneurship is hosting the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program for 40 Rochester School District students. -
May 29, 2014
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RIT hosts summer math camp for girls
Summer Math Applications in Science with Hands-on Experience for Girls (SMASH) will give eighth-graders an innovative introduction to the importance of mathematical modeling. -
May 13, 2014
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Multicultural Center recognizes campus leaders
The Multicultural Center for Academic Success recognized student, faculty and staff leaders on May 6 at the center’s annual “Celebration of STARS.” -
May 7, 2014
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Female faculty discuss increasing recognition
The panel discussion “Daring Appreciation: Strategies for Increasing Recognition of Your Work” is part of a campus-wide study to aid female faculty’s career progression. -
May 6, 2014
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RIT hosts Future Faculty Exploration Program
Applications are now being accepted for the program, which aims to recruit diverse faculty candidates. -
April 22, 2014
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RIT hosts Stand Against Racism walk and rally
RIT will be among many individuals and organizations across the country joining forces with the YWCA today for this national initiative to stamp out racism in communities. -
April 10, 2014
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Rochester City Scholars to be featured on WXXI-AM
Kaneesha Dukes, Tim Reed and Karbara Maxey, students from the first graduating class of Rochester City Scholars, will be on WXXI-AM 1370’s Connections radio show Monday.
