NTID News

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 · 18 hours ago

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

Researchers at NTID demonstrate accessible rower at Imagine...
NTID News Researchers at NTID will demonstrate accessible rower at Imagine RIT festival. The technology enables deaf and hard-of-hearing rowers to follow verbal coxswain instructions during competitions.
Tue, Apr 24 2018

Three from RIT/NTID honored at research reception
NTID News Three from RIT/NTID are honored as researchers at a reception celebrating funding awards and the induction of 10 new ‘PI Millionaires.’
Tue, Apr 24 2018

Deaf undergrads from across the country to conduct research...
NTID News Deaf undergrads from across the country to conduct research at RIT/NTID this summer. RIT/NTID will be home to first all-deaf National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates cohort.
Tue, Apr 24 2018

RIT/NTID Student Research Fair touts cutting-edge work of...
NTID News RIT/NTID Student Research Fair touts cutting-edge work of undergraduate, graduate students. The annual event showcases student research by deaf and hard-of-hearing students on health science, access technology, communication studies and more.
Sat, Apr 21 2018

RIT/NTID develops museum accessibility mobile app
NTID News RIT/NTID has developed a museum accessibility mobile app that will provide access to art for deaf and hard-of-hearing, and other people with disabilities.
Fri, Apr 20 2018

National Advisory Group Award presented to Dr. Barry Culhane
NTID News National Advisory Group Award presented to Dr. Barry Culhane. Group honors Culhane for his service to RIT, NTID and the community.
Thu, Apr 19 2018

RIT/NTID’s Nicole Pannullo named 2018 Goldwater Scholar
NTID News RIT/NTID’s Nicole Pannullo has been named a 2018 Goldwater Scholar. She is the first deaf RIT student to earn the prestigious award.
Mon, Apr 09 2018

RIT/NTID and Microsoft launch partnership for AI-driven...
NTID News Today, Microsoft announced a partnership with RIT/NTID, which has piloted the use of Microsoft Translator language technology to transcribe lectures in real time to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing feel more engaged.
Thu, Apr 05 2018

RIT/NTID’s Ping Liu to receive leadership award
NTID News RIT/NTID’s Ping Liu to receive leadership award. She will be recognized for her “passionate, enthusiastic promotion of RIT.”
Thu, Apr 05 2018

RIT/NTID alumnus finds freedom in the skies
NTID News RIT/NTID alumnus Asher Kirschbaum has been named to the Able Flight class of 2018, and will learn to fly a plane during a seven-week course.
Mon, Apr 02 2018

Cultural diversity enriches interpretation program
NTID News RIT/NTID's interpreting program has become known as one of the best in the country since it started as a summer training program in 1969.
Mon, Mar 26 2018

RIT/NTID’s Heather Smith named an Emerging Technology...
NTID News RIT/NTID’s Heather Smith named an Emerging Technology Professional Woman of the Year nominee
Mon, Mar 26 2018

Grand Experiment -- Grand Success: 50 years later
NTID News As part of RIT/NTID's 50th anniversary, "RIT University Magazine" is featuring several stories about the history and success of the college. This feature was written by University Communications Associate Director Vienna McGrain.
Mon, Mar 19 2018

RIT/NTID congratulates the 2017-18 Outstanding...
NTID News RIT/NTD students are among those receiving 2017-18 Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Awards on March 22.
Fri, Mar 16 2018

RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center features “Beyond Form” exhibit
NTID News RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center features “Beyond Form” exhibit. The free show, which highlights non-objective art by deaf artists, runs through April 21.
Wed, Mar 14 2018

RIT/NTID Staff Spotlight: Rick Postl
NTID News Not many can say that a business trip included dining with soap opera stars from "Days of Our Lives." But Rick Postl can—all in the name of recruiting the best and brightest deaf and hard-of-hearing students for RIT/NTID. 

Tue, Jan 30 2018

Chills, thrills and surprises: ‘The Wonderful World of...
NTID News Chills, thrills and surprises: ‘The Wonderful World of Oz’ comes to RIT/NTID. Two sets of performances—in April and June—feature unique blend of American Sign Language and spoken English
Mon, Jan 22 2018

RIT/NTID’s Deaf Studies Archive receives grant to...
NTID News RIT/NTID’s Deaf Studies Archive receives grant to digitize rare videos about ASL poetry and literature. The videos capture signed performances of works by poets from Robert Panara to Allen Ginsberg.
Mon, Jan 08 2018