Statement from RIT President Munson regarding the death of Louise Slaughter

“We at RIT are deeply saddened by this loss,” said David Munson, president of Rochester Institute of Technology. “Congresswoman Slaughter was a wonderfully engaging person and a tireless advocate for this university and the entire region she represented. She was a champion, fighting for what was right, and what was needed. And her energy and passion inspired us to think big, helping spur Rochester to become a national center for photonics, manufacturing, sustainability and other scientific research. We have all lost a wonderful friend.”