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.

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.
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.

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