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.

July 8, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

RIT hosts Future Faculty Exploration Program

Applications are now being accepted for the program, which aims to recruit diverse faculty candidates.
April 22, 2014

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

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.
April 10, 2014

Twyla Cummings wins diversity award

Cummings, senior associate dean of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, was named the winner of the 2014 Isaac L. Jordan Sr. Faculty Pluralism Award.
April 3, 2014

Students receive Leadership Award Scholarships

RIT honored its star students who demonstrate leadership, service and positive spirit during the 2014 Leadership Awards April 2.
March 26, 2014

Student Affairs recognizes faculty, staff

The Division of Student Affairs recognized faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions to foster RIT spirit during an awards ceremony.
March 24, 2014

First class of City Scholars to graduate

Twenty-seven students from the City School District qualified for the scholarships for the 2010 academic year. Four years later, 21 are on track to graduate.

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