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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March 21, 2016
Crowdfunding fuels innovation
Students, faculty and staff are eligible to apply to crowdfund through RIT, but projects have to be driven by students and directly benefit the RIT community. -
March 15, 2016
Game design student wins Intel Award
Juliann Internicola has been selected for an Intel Scholars award at the 2016 Game Developers Conference, the world’s largest professional gaming industry event of the year. -
March 14, 2016
RIT nationally recognized as ‘Diversity Champion’
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized RIT as a Diversity Champion, one of the first colleges and universities in the nation to receive the designation. -
March 10, 2016
‘INSIGHT into Diversity’ honors President Destler
RIT President Bill Destler has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Giving Back Award for his commitment to serving underrepresented populations. -
March 7, 2016
National speaker Lawrence Ross visits March 17
Lawrence Ross, expert on the traditions and culture of college fraternities and sororities, presents “Know Better, Do Better: College, Racism and You” on March 17. -
March 7, 2016
Production examines unconscious bias in academia
RIT will host the Michigan Players on April 7 for their production of The Fence. The Players create performances that examine current issues in higher education. -
February 29, 2016
RIT among Top 200 Colleges for Native Americans
For the seventh year, RIT was recognized in Winds of Change magazine as one of the Top 200 Colleges for Native American Students. -
February 22, 2016
RIT hosts all-women hackathon Feb. 27 and 28
The annual WiC Hacks event is for women interested in creating new technology, making a difference and trying something new. -
February 11, 2016
NTID displays work by black deaf artists
In celebration of Black History Month, the Dyer Arts Center hosts “Unfolding the Soul of Black Deaf Expressions” through Feb. 27. -
February 10, 2016
Author Kemba Smith Pradia leads women’s summit
The 2016 Sister II Sister Summit on Feb. 27 includes workshops and panels on developing positive self-image, fostering professionalism and promoting personal health. -
February 10, 2016
RIT gets funding for Advocates & Allies Program
The Advocates & Allies Program includes male faculty members to better address unconscious bias and help transform departmental cultures and practices toward gender equity. -
February 1, 2016
National speakers highlight Black History events
Ronald Jackson and Lawrence Ross, both leaders in the history and politics of race, headline RIT’s annual Black History Month programming.