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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September 15, 2025
Strong Museum kicks off first-ever conference on BIPOC Game Studies
WHEC-TV highlights the first conference on BIPOC Game Studies, co-hosted by RIT.
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September 11, 2025
RIT recognized for dedication to community and belonging
RIT has been recognized with the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Champion Award, as announced by Insight Into Academia magazine. This marks the 12th consecutive year RIT has received the HEED Award and the 11th consecutive year of being named a champion.
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September 11, 2025
Exhibit honors early woodworking alumna Ellen Swartz
A clock with a human face, a lamp base with a hidden compartment, and an Art Nouveau-inspired high chair are among the objects featured in a new RIT Archives exhibit honoring a trailblazing alumna.
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September 10, 2025
President Sanders delivers his first State of the University Address
During his first State of the University Address on Wednesday, President Bill Sanders said RIT will continue to deliver a world-class education, support groundbreaking research and scholarship, and be a destination for talent from every corner of the globe.
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September 5, 2025
NTID leader: ‘Deaf President Now’ film captures significance of protest at Gallaudet University
WXXI speaks to NTID President Caroline Solomon about the importance of the documentary.
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September 4, 2025
RIT partners with UB to offer path to medical school
The Early Opportunity Program in Medicine is a pre-admission program to the Jacobs School. Accepted students will gain professional interaction and career training at the medical school while earning their undergraduate degree at RIT.
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September 4, 2025
From RIT tunnels to City Hall, one student's quest to unearth student groups' impact
Democrat and Chronicle speaks to Elizabeth Call, university archivist; Keith Jenkins, vice president and associate provost for the Division of Access, Engagement, and Success; and fourth-year student Kasim O’Meally about the history of the university's ALANA student clubs and organizations. (This content may require a subscription to view.)
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September 3, 2025
Sustainability Ph.D. student earns Quad Fellowship
Sherralyn Sneezer, a Ph.D. candidate at RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability, has been selected as a 2025 Quad Fellow. She joins a cohort of 37 students focused on applying science and technology to pressing global problems.
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September 2, 2025
Sanders looks ahead to new academic year
RIT President Bill Sanders will welcome the community back to campus and give his first State of the University Address at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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August 29, 2025
No, you can’t live off protein shakes; RIT student teaches healthy eating
Tiger Nutrition’s peer-to peer education empowers students by making healthy eating advice relatable, accessible, and impactful.
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July 29, 2025
ASL interpreter goes viral during a performance of 'Hamilton'
ABC News speaks to ASL Interpreter Shiann Cook '21 (university studies) about her performance of Hamilton at an Ohio theater.
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July 22, 2025
Disney's ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator to speak at Brick City Weekend
Dozens of events are planned—from sports, tours, entertainers, and music—for RIT’s Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 17-19. Highlights include a talk with Emmy-winning animation veteran Dan Povenmire and comedy from Craig Robinson.