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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November 18, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. -
September 9, 2013
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Hundreds of students enjoy NTID’s Apple Festival
The annual Apple Festival, put on by NTID’s Student Life Team since 1998, is a way to introduce first-year students to the organizations available on campus. -
September 6, 2013
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Saunders Dean ogilvie honored by The PhD Project
Dean dt ogilvie has been inducted into The PhD Project Hall of Fame, established in 2011 to recognize a select few who have inspired many. -
August 20, 2013
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RIT welcomes 4th class of Rochester City Scholars
The scholarship program covers full tuition at RIT. This year, 22 students from the Rochester City School District will be part of the program. -
August 19, 2013
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RIT women ‘Light the Way’ Aug. 23
Lighting the Way is a traditional welcoming ceremony for female first-year and transfer students that will celebrate the connections and contributions of women at RIT.
