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 21, 2017

    Tiree Walker presenting work for four other people at the RIT Access Technology IdeaLab.

    IdeaLab teams brainstorm access technology solutions

    Seven teams of students and faculty coaches representing a variety of disciplines spent a weekend in November brainstorming solutions to problems impacting individuals with differing abilities during the RIT Access Technology IdeaLab.

  • November 13, 2017

    Four people together for a picture in the Wallace Library.

    RIT family members share international journeys
    Four members of the RIT family talked Friday afternoon as part of My Untold Story, hosted by RIT Libraries. The series of talks invites members of the RIT community to share their personal experiences in an effort to challenge stereotypes and build understanding through dialogue.

  • November 7, 2017

    Two people talking at event.

    RIT community members to share immigration experiences
    RIT Libraries is launching My Untold Story, a new series of events that will invite members of the RIT community to share their personal experiences in an effort to challenge stereotypes and build understanding through dialogue. The first event, set for Friday, will focus on immigration.

  • October 23, 2017

    People gathered for picture at event

    RIT receives $2.8M to support diversity programs
    RIT received three grants to help underrepresented minority students receive access and support in their education. The grants will support the Upward Bound Classic program, the RIT McNair Scholars program and the LSAMP program.

  • October 17, 2017

    Picture of flags on field

    RIT awarded $1.3M for Veterans Upward Bound program
    Area veterans will have the opportunity to attain college degrees and enter some of the area’s fastest growing employment sectors through Veterans Upward Bound, a national outreach program that will be based at RIT.

  • October 17, 2017

    People shaking hands at event

    GCCIS’ Kim Shearer wins Changing Hearts and Minds Award
    Kim Shearer, director of operations and college liaison for the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, received the 2017 Changing Hearts and Minds Award for her efforts to enhance diversity among the faculty ranks and further RIT’s overall commitment to diversity.

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