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.

  • November 13, 2018

    Members of the cast practice a group dance, their arms linked together as they move around in a circle.

    RIT presents ‘Cabaret’ Nov. 30–Dec. 2
    The unique blend of deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing students performing on stage together will guarantee theater-goers a one-of-a-kind experience at the debut of the Tony-award winning classic Cabaret at RIT.

  • November 8, 2018

    woman posing with prints of her photography.

    RIT helps veterans take their next step
    About 136 veterans are studying at RIT, and an additional 100 veteran family members are pursuing degrees here. RIT is annually recognized as a welcoming place for veterans.

  • November 1, 2018

    logo for RIT intersections: the RIT podcast.

    Podcast: Helping Veterans Succeed

    Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 2: Trevor Barrett, assistant director of RIT’s Veterans and Military Enrollment Services Office, talks with fellow former U.S. Marine now RIT computing student Brennan Jackson about adjusting to life after military service and what RIT is doing – and still needs to do – to help veterans succeed in their educational pursuits.

  • October 30, 2018

    A collage of photos featuring different groups who's proposals won awards in the Community Grants program.

    13 teams win awards for 2019 Community Grants Program
    The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced awardees of its 2019 Community Grants Program as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state.

  • October 15, 2018

    An aerial view of students interacting with employer booths at the career fair.

    RIT/NTID hosts Career Fair
    Representatives from more than 50 local and national corporations, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations looking to diversify their workforce will meet with hundreds of deaf and hard-of-hearing students—who are also prospective employees—at the 18th annual Career Fair on Oct. 17.

  • October 15, 2018

    A group of three researchers stand together in a line and smile at the camera.

    Researchers use AI to preserve Seneca language
    Using deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence, RIT researchers are building an automatic speech recognition application to document and transcribe the traditional language of the Seneca people.

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