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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December 2, 2013
Top stories and videos for November
News about the RIT Tiger Tank winner and Tiger’s Next Top Model contest was among the most-read stories in November. Check out all of the most popular stories and videos. -
December 2, 2013
MCC executive dean named RIT Minett Professor
Pete Otero was appointed the 2013 Minett Professor at RIT. He is the first administrator from a peer institution in higher education to take on the one-year appointment. -
November 22, 2013
Staff, alumni named to 40 Under 40 List
Four RIT alumni and one staff member were honored by the Rochester Business Journal this year for professional success and civic contributions in the local area. -
November 19, 2013
RIT48 contest searches for the next big app idea
RIT48 returns Nov. 22–24 with 40 students competing for $3,000. They will create a business plan, produce a prototype and launch a Web or mobile startup in 48 hours. -
November 18, 2013
M&T donates $50,000 to entrepreneurship center
M&T Bank is making a two-year commitment and donating $50,000 to the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship’s Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program for city students. -
November 12, 2013
Men of Color, Honor and Ambition program begins
Twelve young men are part of MOCHA, a new initiative intended to positively impact academic success, increase retention and develop successful leaders. -
October 22, 2013
Entrepreneurship Center names program director
Ebony Miller will be responsible for research, development, delivery and assessment of programming at the Saunders College of Business Center for Urban Entrepreneurship. -
October 9, 2013
RIT named a top college for Native Americans
For the sixth year in a row, The American Indian Science and Engineering Society named RIT as one of America’s “Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans.” -
October 4, 2013
Professors help Rwandan teens learn mapping skills
Brian Tomaszewski and Anthony Vodacek are helping 225 high school students in Rwanda map the natural resources in their communities using tablets and smart phones. -
October 2, 2013
RIT celebrates partnership with Japan’s KIT
Administrators from the Kanazawa Institute of Technology will visit Rochester for a week-long symposium celebrating the 20th anniversary of KIT’s partnership with RIT. -
September 26, 2013
Saunders College hosts ‘Shark Tank’ judge
Daymond John is headlining Saunders College of Business Gasser Lecture Series during the 2013 RIT Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend. -
September 17, 2013
RIT offers Future Faculty Career Exploration
The program brings in diverse scholars from around the world who are nearing the end of their doctoral studies to RIT to explore potential career options.