NTID News

RIT/NTID one of three finalists for global literacy...
NTID News RIT/NTID one of three finalists for global literacy competition. Sign On For Literacy awards $150,000 to pilot and test NTID's sign language platform in the Philippines.
Tue, Feb 05 2019

NTID Performing Arts and RIT College of Liberal Arts...
NTID News NTID Performing Arts and RIT College of Liberal Arts have announced their 2019-2020 joint theatrical season. The plays and dance performance present a wide array of cultural, political, and social issues.
Mon, Feb 04 2019

‘Leaves of the Poetry Tree,’ based on children’s...
NTID News ‘Leaves of the Poetry Tree,’ based on children’s poetry and prose, brings interpretive dance to life for deaf and hearing audiences. Show runs Feb. 21-24 in NTID’s Panara Theatre.
Tue, Jan 29 2019

‘Rise Up: Silent Margins’ exhibit documents artist’s...
NTID News ‘Rise Up: Silent Margins’ exhibit documents artist’s life as a deaf person. Collection of paintings on display at NTID Dyer Arts Center through Feb. 23.
Tue, Jan 29 2019

RIT moves up a classification among research universities
NTID News RIT moves up a classification among research universities. The Carnegie Classification reorganization moves the university to elite ‘R2’ status.
Wed, Jan 23 2019

RIT/NTID astrophysicist develops technique to locate...
NTID News RIT/NTID astrophysicist develops technique to locate undiscovered planets, celestial bodies. Theory about the relationship between dying stars and companion objects is confirmed.
Tue, Jan 22 2019

RIT/NTID alumnus Greg Pollock to keynote Let Freedom Ring...
NTID News RIT/NTID alumnus Greg Pollock will keynote the RIT community celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 21.
Wed, Jan 16 2019

RIT’s online programs ranked among best in the nation
NTID News Rochester Institute of Technology has been recognized for having some of the best online programs in the nation.
Wed, Jan 16 2019

New York backs RIT’s life science initiative to upgrade...
NTID News New York backs RIT’s life science initiative to upgrade Genomics Research Lab Cluster. The $1.5 million award is part of a NYS Regional Economic Development Council competition.
Thu, Jan 03 2019

Building community is the theme of latest NTID Dyer Arts...
NTID News Building community is the theme of latest NTID Dyer Arts Center exhibits. Two exhibits—which run through Dec. 15—facilitate connection between Rochester’s deaf and hearing artists.
Fri, Nov 16 2018

NTID Performing Arts and RIT College of Liberal Arts...
NTID News NTID Performing Arts and RIT College of Liberal Arts co-present ‘Cabaret,’ Nov. 30–Dec. 2. Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing student production puts unique spin on the Tony-award winning Broadway musical.
Tue, Nov 13 2018

RIT/NTID earns National Science Foundation funding to...
NTID News RIT/NTID earns National Science Foundation funding to explore augmented reality technology. New AR technology will make STEM content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Thu, Oct 25 2018

RIT among schools to receive $1 million for clean energy...
NTID News RIT is among the colleges and universities to receive $1 million for clean energy project. The Energy to Lead Competition challenges N.Y. schools to develop innovative plans to combat climate change.
Tue, Oct 23 2018

RIT/NTID honors researchers with Sponsored Programs Awards
NTID News RIT/NTID honors researchers with Sponsored Programs Awards. Recipients have earned funding for projects in various disciplines.
Mon, Oct 22 2018

RIT/NTID Career Fair to bring record number of employers to...
NTID News Representatives from more than 50 local and national corporations, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations will meet with hundreds of deaf and hard-of-hearing students—who are also prospective employees—at the 18th annual Career Fair on Oct. 17 at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
Mon, Oct 15 2018

RIT/NTID graduate receives DOD award for outstanding...
NTID News RIT/NTID alumna Tracy Tao-Moore receives Department of Defense award for outstanding employees with disabilities.
Fri, Oct 05 2018

RIT/NTID honors inaugural group of Maguire Scholars
NTID News RIT/NTID honors inaugural group of Maguire Scholars. The academically based scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year.
Tue, Oct 02 2018

RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center director named ‘40 Under 40’...
NTID News RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center director named ‘40 Under 40’ honoree. Tabitha Jacques will be celebrated for civic contributions, professional success.
Tue, Oct 02 2018

RIT announces 2018-2019 theatrical season
NTID News Four performances presenting an array of cultural, political and social issues are part of a new collaborative season by Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf Performing Arts program and RIT's College of Liberal Arts Theater Arts program.
Tue, Sep 18 2018

RIT among the top universities in the nation
NTID News RIT is among the top universities in the nation. The new 'U.S. News' ranking also gives high marks to RIT's business and engineering colleges.
Mon, Sep 10 2018

Rochester Fringe Festival to feature acts with RIT/NTID...
NTID News Rochester Fringe Festival to feature acts with RIT/NTID connections. The popular festival runs Sept. 12-22 at various locations throughout Rochester.
Mon, Aug 20 2018

Cortez Harris completes Dale Carnegie Training, earns award
NTID News RIT/NTID student Cortez Harris recently completed the Dale Carnegie Customer Satisfaction Training, and earned "The Future is Bright" award.
Fri, Aug 17 2018

RIT/NTID names Keinaths as 2018 Distinguished Alumni
NTID News RIT/NTID names Keinaths as 2018 Distinguished Alumni. The couple will be honored during RIT’s Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend in October.
Fri, Aug 17 2018

RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center “Cultivating Connections”...
NTID News RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center “Cultivating Connections” exhibit seeking artists. Artists living in Rochester and surrounding counties encouraged to submit artwork by Aug. 31.
Tue, Aug 07 2018

RIT students learn value of entrepreneurship through Simone...
NTID News RIT students learn value of entrepreneurship through Simone Center, Saunders College, NTID joint program. Saunders Summer Startup Program will culminate with Investor Demo Night, Aug. 8.
Tue, Aug 07 2018

RIT/NTID alumni meet again, and love blossoms
NTID News RIT/NTID's Brianna Schlitt ’11, ’13 (psychology, professional studies) and Brynjar Leifsson ’11, ’13 (multidisciplinary studies, deaf education) thought it was love at first sight when they met on the RIT campus in 2009. But they later learned they had attended the same elementary school, shared some of the same teachers and even ate lunch together there.
Mon, Aug 06 2018

Study abroad experience highlight for hospitality student
NTID News RIT/NTID student Connor Draughn wanted to get out of his comfort zone and try something new, so the hospitality and tourism management major decided to spend a semester studying at RIT Croatia.
Mon, Aug 06 2018

RIT Student Government president encourages community...
NTID News RIT Student Government president encourages community involvement. RIT/NTID's Bobby Moakley hopes more students communicate, participate.
Thu, Jul 12 2018

More than 3,000 celebrate at RIT/NTID’s 50th anniversary...
NTID News More than 3,000 alumni from Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf visited campus June 28 – July 1 to celebrate at the college’s 50th anniversary alumni reunion.
Mon, Jul 02 2018

RIT/NTID earns international All Children Reading prize
NTID News RIT/NTID earns international All Children Reading prize. The college will use the $250,000 prize to develop software to create a digital library of native folktales in sign language.
Mon, Jul 02 2018

NTID alumni find success in their careers
NTID News RIT/NTID alumni have found success in a variety of careers. As we celebrate NTID's 50th anniversary reunion, here are some of their stories.
Mon, Jul 02 2018

Thousands expected to celebrate at RIT/NTID’s 50th...
NTID News Thousands expected to celebrate at RIT/NTID’s 50th anniversary reunion. Alumni from across the country will be on the RIT campus June 28-July 1
Mon, Jul 02 2018

RIT/NTID exhibits highlight 50 years of deaf art and history
NTID News RIT/NTID exhibits highlight 50 years of deaf art and history. The exhibits coincide with the college’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Mon, Jul 02 2018

NTID alumni find success in their careers
NTID News RIT/NTID alumni have found success in a variety of careers. As we celebrate NTID's 50th anniversary reunion, here are some of their stories.
Wed, Jun 27 2018

RIT/NTID exhibits highlight 50 years of deaf art and history
NTID News RIT/NTID exhibits highlight 50 years of deaf art and history. The exhibits coincide with the college’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Wed, Jun 27 2018

Thousands expected to celebrate at RIT/NTID’s 50th...
NTID News Thousands expected to celebrate at RIT/NTID’s 50th anniversary reunion. Alumni from across the country will be on the RIT campus June 28-July 1
Wed, Jun 13 2018

RIT/NTID travels to California to offer summer program for...
NTID News RIT/NTID travels to California to offer summer program for deaf teens. Discovering Agriculture through STEM™ – will run in late June at Fresno State University.
Fri, Jun 01 2018

NTID-supported delegates offer wisdom to fellow graduates
NTID News Hailing from Texas and Canada, respectively, Jo Bempong and Paula MacDonald left an impression on RIT’s Commencement ceremonies, May 11 and 12.
Tue, May 22 2018

Scouten intern Jennifer Hills reflects on her time at...
NTID News Scouten intern Jennifer Hills reflects on her time at RIT/NTID. Hills' positive experience will have a significant impact on her students and colleagues in Colorado.
Tue, May 22 2018

RIT/NTID students among RIT's 2018 Legacy Leaders
NTID News RIT/NTID's Brianna Conrad, Kaitlyn Shirley and Britta Schwall were recognized as part of the Legacy Leadership program of RIT's Center for Women and Gender and the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement.
Tue, May 22 2018

Pawtucket Red Sox to hold Deaf Awareness Night June 8
NTID News Pawtucket Red Sox to hold Deaf Awareness Night June 8. National anthem performance in American Sign Language is just one of many activities planned as PawSox host Indianapolis Indians.
Wed, May 16 2018

History book highlights the first 50 years of RIT/NTID
NTID News History book highlights the first 50 years of RIT/NTID. “A Shining Beacon” is available through RIT Press.
Wed, May 16 2018

RIT/NTID honors graduates at Academic Awards and...
NTID News RIT/NTID honors graduates at Academic Awards and Commencement Ceremonies.The Class of 2018 includes 319 graduates.
Fri, May 11 2018

Twin sisters graduate from RIT/NTID, follow different paths
NTID News Twin sisters graduate from RIT/NTID, follow different paths. Joan and Jane Bempong will pursue software engineering and psychology, respectively.
Fri, May 11 2018

RIT recognized by U.S. Department of State as Gilman Top...
NTID News RIT is one of only 36 universities nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of State as a Gilman Program Top Producing Institution. #RIT was cited for success providing study abroad opportunities to students with disabilities, including RIT/NTID's Alana Smith, of Riverside, California, who will study in Copenhagen this summer.
Fri, May 11 2018

Former FCC head urges RIT graduates to humanize...
NTID News Former FCC head urges RIT graduates to humanize technology-driven changes. Nearly 2,400 students participate in RIT’s 133rd annual commencement.
Fri, May 11 2018

RIT/NTID honor society inducts 26 new members
NTID News RIT/NTID honor society inducts 26 new members. The Delta Xi chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau honor society is the only chapter specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Wed, May 02 2018

RIT lecturer Eric Kunsman receives 2018 Edline M. Chun Award
NTID News RIT/NTID lecturer Eric Kunsman receives 2018 Edline M. Chun Award. CIAS recognized the NTID and CIAS instructor for outstanding teaching and service.
Tue, May 01 2018

RIT/NTID student Maya Penn to fulfill personal longing for...
NTID News RIT/NTID student Maya Penn to fulfill personal longing for service with Peace Corps mission. Penn will teach deaf children in Ghana during two-year stint.
Mon, Apr 30 2018

Winners announced for RIT/NTID Next Big Idea competition
NTID News Winners announced for RIT/NTID Next Big Idea competition. The annual competition taps student teams to develop innovative products, businesses, services or technologies that solve a problem or eliminate an existing challenge for potential consumers or users.
Thu, Apr 26 2018