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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February 25, 2013
RIT celebrates International Women’s Day March 8
From noon to 2 p.m., RIT will host a tulip giveaway in the Student Alumni Union lobby honoring the contributions of women on campus and around the world. -
February 22, 2013
12 groups receive NYSP2I’s Community Grants
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute has announced recipients of its 2012–2013 Community Grant Program. -
February 19, 2013
Callie Babbitt receives CAREER award
Babbitt will study the sustainable management of lithium-ion batteries that are discarded after use in electric vehicles and modern consumer electronics. -
February 13, 2013
Maya Angelou at RIT for Women’s History Month
RIT will host poet Maya Angelou at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in the Gordon Field House as part of its commemoration of Women’s History Month. -
February 1, 2013
Student embraces diversity at RIT
A Q&A with third-year new media marketing student Aksa Asgher, who is secretary of the Global Union club. -
January 11, 2013
Student encourages others to get involved
A Q&A with second-year environmental sustainability, health and safety major Maya Anichini, who is a co-event manager for Saturday night events for CAB. -
December 19, 2012
Maureen Valentine honored for supporting diversity
Valentine was presented the 2012 Changing Hearts and Minds Award this fall. -
December 13, 2012
RIT named CUDA Research Center
Engineering faculty and staff can process complex data problems in science, engineering and medicine faster through increased power and workload efficiencies. -
December 5, 2012
Professor named to emergency preparedness group
Professor Jennifer Schneider has been appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to serve on the NYS Respond Commission. -
December 4, 2012
Top stories and videos for November
Coverage of NTID’s Todd Pagano being named U.S. Professor of the Year topped last month’s list of top RIT news stories. Check out all of November’s most popular stories. -
December 3, 2012
Harvey Mudd College president to visit
Maria Klawe to discuss women in computing on Dec. 7 at RIT. -
November 28, 2012
RIT honors Martin Luther King
Economist Julianne Malveaux opens Expressions of King’s Legacy event Jan. 28.