Highereddive iconHighereddiveSep 15, 2026

Did RIT let diversity goals unduly sway hiring decisions? A jury should decide, judge rules.

A White former employee alleges the private New York university used race-based criteria to hire a Black candidate over her.

Did RIT let diversity goals unduly sway hiring decisions? A jury should decide, judge rules.

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