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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April 23, 2013
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Maya Angelou visit canceled
Maya Angelou’s rescheduled visit to RIT today has been canceled due to the recent hospitalization of the renowned poet and author. -
April 19, 2013
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STAR Awards recognize student leaders
The annual event, sponsored by RIT’s Multicultural Center for Academic Success, showcases the academic achievements of its students and their contributions to campus groups. -
April 3, 2013
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Hispanic engineering students host 'science night'
Area teens and their parents can experience Noche de Ciencias, a night of science, an event on May 3 to promote interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. -
April 2, 2013
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Smith named director of downtown center
Delmonize Smith, a professor of management, has been appointed as the first director of RIT’s new Center for Urban Entrepreneurship in downtown Rochester. -
March 29, 2013
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RIT to host Northeast LGBT Conference April 12–14
The Northeast Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Conference aims to celebrate, educate and empower LGBT community members and leaders to become supportive agents of change. -
March 28, 2013
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A tree-hugger and proud of it
A Q&A with Ishmael Akahoho, second-year environmental sustainability, health and safety management -
March 25, 2013
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RIT to perform in national poetry slam
Five students from throughout the university will represent RIT at the 13th annual College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational held April 3–6 at Barnard College in New York City. -
March 24, 2013
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Maya Angelou program at RIT postponed
Maya Angelou’s scheduled visit to RIT on Monday, March 25, is postponed due to poor weather in the nation’s heartland. -
March 13, 2013
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Parking for Maya Angelou event at Marketplace Mall
Free shuttles to and from campus will be available starting at 2 p.m. Those who are not students, faculty or staff registered to park on campus will be ticketed and towed. -
March 12, 2013
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Student shares Native American culture
A Q&A with Benjamin Parker, applied and computational mathematics graduate student and president of the Native American Student Association. -
March 11, 2013
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Global Maturity
A Viewpoint essay by dt ogilvie, dean of the E. Philip Saunders College of Business. -
March 1, 2013
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Top stories and videos for February
Coverage of alumni’s work on Oscar-winning film topped last month’s list of top RIT news stories and videos. Check out all of February’s most popular stories.
