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 28, 2024
Erika Ayers Badan shares secrets of her success in upcoming Gasser Lecture
Ayers Badan will share insights and experiences that have shaped her executive career during the 11th annual Gasser Lecture Series at Saunders College of Business on Friday, Nov. 8. Her speech, titled “Nobody Cares About Your Career,” is also the title of her first book, published in June.
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October 23, 2024
Former IBM vice president Susan Puglia elected chair of RIT’s Board of Trustees
Susan Puglia has been elected the 22nd chairperson of Rochester Institute of Technology’s Board of Trustees and, as she takes the helm, will be overseeing two major university initiatives.
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October 23, 2024
Exhibit bridges generations of alumni
The exhibit, located in the RIT Archives Photo Alumni Gallery, showcases Toni Pepe’s journey as a photography educator and artist, exploring themes of women in society and motherhood. The project fosters connections between alumni and RIT through curated exhibits and oral histories.
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October 18, 2024
New micro-technique to differentiate pathogens faster discovered by RIT researcher
RIT researcher Blanca Lapizco-Encinas found new ways to identify those mutations faster. Resurrecting an older theoretical technique that can be used for analyzing pathogens that cause disease, her work could improve how clinicians develop more effective treatments.
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October 10, 2024
Third annual Together RIT coming up on Oct. 25
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join in a day of conversation, panels, and presentations intended to offer the opportunity to engage in intentional and honest dialogue about diversity and inclusion topics.
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October 7, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.