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September 16, 2016
Professor to study K-12 computing education
Adrienne Decker, assistant professor of interactive games and media, received a $1.19 million grant to study the long-term effects of pre-college computing activities. -
September 15, 2016
RIT again recognized for diversity efforts
RIT is receiving for the third time in as many years a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine.
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September 2, 2016
Colloquium series highlights women faculty
“20/20 Research in Focus,” a new research-focused information and networking series, opens this fall with its first program on Sept. 14. -
August 31, 2016
Zoologist to discuss diversity and conservation
Environmental advocate Drew Lanham presents “The Uncomfortable Elephant Bird of Color in the Room—Addressing the Coming Changes in Conservation” on Sept. 27. -
August 30, 2016
Princeton Review names RIT among best colleges
The education-services company The Princeton Review features RIT in the just-published 2017 edition of its annual book, The Best 381 Colleges. -
August 23, 2016
Exhibit features deaf Nigerian and Chinese artists
Exhibits highlighting the diversity of deaf artists and their experiences will be on display Aug. 26 through Oct. 29 in the Dyer Arts Center. -
August 17, 2016
RIT welcomes 7th class of Rochester City Scholars
The Rochester City Scholars scholarship program covers full tuition at RIT for those meeting eligibility requirements. The students will be welcomed at a ceremony on Monday. -
August 15, 2016
James Macchiano to head multicultural center
James Macchiano has been named the new director of the Multicultural Center for Academic Success. He starts his new role on Aug. 29.
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June 28, 2016
Twyla Cummings named dean of Graduate Education
Twyla Cummings, who is senior associate dean for graduate studies and faculty research in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, assumes her new role Aug. 1. -
June 28, 2016
RIT team wins global challenge against terrorism
“It’s Time: ExOut Extremism,” a social media campaign created by RIT students, took top prize in the U.S. State Department’s P2P: Challenging Extremism competition. -
June 17, 2016
RIT recognized at 2016 PRism Awards
RIT earned seven awards at the 2016 PRism Awards ceremony, including top honors in three categories. The annual awards honor outstanding work in the field of public relations. -
May 17, 2016
M&T Bank establishes City Scholars Scholarship
M&T Bank will offer annual scholarships of up to $25,000 to two RIT students in the Rochester City Scholars Program.