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 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.
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July 21, 2025
Studio 930 students create assistive solutions for real-world challenges
The interdisciplinary and collaborative Studio 930 program asks students to apply what they know, learn what they don’t, and design products that make life, or a single task, more efficient and accessible.
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July 14, 2025
ROC airport becomes more accessible for travelers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
WXXI talks with Charles McFadden, executive director of NTID Pre-College Programs, about a new app that allows deaf and hard-of-hearing users to communicate at key points of travel.
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July 11, 2025
‘This is what progress looks like’: New program aims to increase ASL access at ROC airport
WROC-TV speaks to Charles McFadden, executive director of NTID Pre-College Programs, about meeting the needs of those who require more accessible travel.
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July 9, 2025
RIT’s NTID names first woman president
Rochester Business Journal covers the announcement of NTID's next president, Caroline Solomon.
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July 9, 2025
Solomon selected to serve as next National Technical Institute for the Deaf president
WXXI reports on incoming NTID President Caroline Solomon.
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July 1, 2025
Recent graduate wins Fulbright scholarship to study public health in England
Sammy Deol won a yearlong Fulbright Scholarship to attend graduate school in England. He will earn a master’s degree in public health in preparation for medical school.