Meredith Davenport
Associate Professor
Meredith Davenport
Associate Professor
Education
BFA, Rochester Institute of Technology; MFA, Hunter College
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In the News
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May 5, 2025
‘It’s not about redemption, it’s about moving forward’: RIT professor gets $25k grant to explore ancestral ties to slavery
WROC-TV speaks to Meredith Davenport, associate professor in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, about the research.
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April 22, 2025
Photojournalism students earn bylines in the Associated Press
Thanks to alumni connections, seven photojournalism students can add a publication on AP’s news wire to their resume before they graduate.
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March 5, 2025
Professor earns grant for poignant exploration of ancestral ties to slavery
Associate Professor Meredith Davenport’s personal memoir history project, recognized by The Aftermath Project, is a tapestry of historical research, photography, poetry, and fine art used to explore her family’s role in enslavement dating back to the late 1700s.
Featured Work
RITPJ Senior Capstone Exhibition
Meredith Davenport
The RIT photojournalism students design and execute an exhibition of their work every year in the Capstone 2 class.
Photojournalism Trip to New York City
Meredith Davenport
A professional development class for juniors to travel to New York City and visit industry leaders and RIT alumni.
Senior Capstone
Rugile Kaladyte
"Everything is Good" is a senior capstone project by Rugile Kaladyte that explores her relationship with her father in Lithuania.