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.

  • August 13, 2013

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    City students solve business challenges

    Forty junior and high school students from the Rochester City School District will graduate Saturday after completing the Future Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs program.
  • July 19, 2013

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    Summer camp highlights everyday engineering

    The camp, held July 8–12 at RIT, included hands-on engineering activities and events designed to inspire and encourage young girls interested in the engineering field.
  • May 28, 2013

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    Multicultural Center honors campus leaders

    The Multicultural Center for Academic Success at RIT recognized student, faculty and staff leaders at the annual “Celebration of STARS” awards celebration and dinner.
  • May 4, 2013

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    Experiencing the future

    Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival drew a large and inquisitive crowd on May 4. More than 30,000 visitors explored the RIT campus during the festival.
  • April 23, 2013

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    Maya Angelou visit canceled

    Maya Angelou’s rescheduled visit to RIT today has been canceled due to the recent hospitalization of the renowned poet and author.
  • April 19, 2013

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    STAR Awards recognize student leaders

    The annual event, sponsored by RIT’s Multicultural Center for Academic Success, showcases the academic achievements of its students and their contributions to campus groups.
  • April 2, 2013

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    Smith named director of downtown center

    Delmonize Smith, a professor of management, has been appointed as the first director of RIT’s new Center for Urban Entrepreneurship in downtown Rochester.