News by Topic: Women
Rochester has a proud history of breaking barriers and fighting for social change. Susan B. Anthony and Anna Murray Douglass were Rochesterians and our community continues to celebrate their social contributions. RIT upholds a tradition of social equity by supporting female students with a host of clubs and organizations, as well as community resources, that provide platforms for meaningful discussion centering on feminine social justice.
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October 7, 2024
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Clinical experience gives RIT physician assistant student a new perspective
Lutzer chose a career as a physician assistant for the high level of patient interaction, variety, and flexibility. She likes knowing that she can practice medicine in different specialty areas throughout her career.
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October 7, 2024
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Students find tiger pride in the RIT Archives
Students in the museum studies course, Critical and Digital Curation, used the archives to explore the origin of the RIT tiger mascot in 1955. Their exhibit shines a light on 1963, when RIT students brought a tiger cub to campus, parties, and hockey games.
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October 3, 2024
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RIT remains a HEED Award winner and Diversity Champion
RIT’s commitment to diversity has been recognized with INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award and Diversity Champion designation.
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October 2, 2024
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RIT previews women's rowing season
Fox Rochester interviews athletes on RIT's women's rowing team and their coach Carol Schoenecker as they gear up for the 2024-2025 season.
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October 1, 2024
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Future Faculty Career Exploration Program welcomes newest class of diverse scholars
The 21st cohort of RIT’s Future Faculty Career Exploration Program was welcomed to campus Sept. 25-28. The program invites exceptional underrepresented researchers and artists to experience what it would be like to be a faculty member at RIT.
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September 23, 2024
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Jacqueline Mozrall on the Greater Rochester Enterprise Make Your Mark podcast
Saunders College of Business Dean Jacqueline Mozrall was featured on the News and Insights section of the Greater Rochester Enterprise Make Your Mark podcast discussing renovations and upgrades to Lowenthal Hall.
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September 23, 2024
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Color of Hockey: Alvarez hometown hero for RIT women's team
NHL News and The Color of Hockey blog features second-year student Addie Alvarez, a forward on RIT's NCAA Division I women's hockey team.
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September 19, 2024
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Chemical engineering faculty member receives NSF Early Career award
The two-year project will explore the effectiveness of using an alternative, one-step ethylene production route which reduces the formation of unwanted by-products such as carbon dioxide as opposed to the multi-step process currently being used.
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September 18, 2024
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PRISM opens as a meeting space for students with intersectional identities
A new space has opened on campus to create community, have conversations, and foster learning through educational and unique programming focusing on women, queer students, and their allies.
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September 16, 2024
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Hilton Apple Fest selects 2024 logo designed by Daniela Lincoln
Westside News speaks to Daniela Lincoln '21 (materials science and engineering) about her winning design.
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September 13, 2024
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Meet Janice Williams Oliver – Founder of MisTeePRO
She Owns It speaks to Janice Williams Oliver, owner of MisTeePRO, an RIT Venture Creations company, about becoming a successful female entrepreneur.
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September 13, 2024
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Sady Alvarado-Fischer named Minett Professor
Alvarado-Fischer serves as the vice president, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and volunteers for numerous community organizations. As a result of her own intersecting identities, she has a strong passion for social justice with a special interest in women, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ issues.
