NTID News

RIT receives multiple accolades for promoting diversity and...
NTID News ‘INSIGHT into Diversity’ and Minority Access recognize RIT as a diversity leader.
Wed, Sep 25 2019

RIT/NTID students honored for excellence in business studies
NTID News RIT/NTID students honored for excellence in business studies. The Frank B. Sullivan Memorial Foundation funding supports students ranging from associate to graduate level studies.
Wed, Aug 21 2019

RIT/NTID hosts conference on literary and artistic works...
NTID News RIT/NTID will host a conference on literary and artistic works about deaf experiences, Nov. 6-9. The international conference will feature performances and panel discussions.
Tue, Jul 30 2019

NTID President Buckley honored at Pennsylvania School for...
NTID News NTID President Buckley honored at Pennsylvania School for the Deaf graduation. He was honored for his work as an educator and administrator.
Tue, Jun 18 2019

Partnership brings free computer science career exploration...
NTID News Partnership brings free computer science career exploration program to deaf, hard-of-hearing students in California. The weeklong program hosted at California State University, San Bernardino, June 23-27.
Fri, Jun 14 2019

Partnership brings free health science career exploration...
NTID News Partnership brings free health science career exploration program to deaf, hard-of-hearing students in California. The weeklong program, hosted at Sacramento State University, June 16-20, will feature a visit from California's Dept. of Rehabilitation director.
Thu, Jun 13 2019

RIT/NTID creates Black History Month Celebration Endowment...
NTID News RIT/NTID creates Black History Month Celebration Endowment Fund in honor of longtime employee. Johnnie ‘JB’ Brown recognized for exceptional service and dedication.
Wed, Jun 05 2019

RIT/NTID offers educational summer camp for deaf and...
NTID News RIT/NTID offers educational summer camp for deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students. Hundreds of college-bound students from across the country attend each year.
Mon, Jun 03 2019

RIT/NTID graduates advised to “Find the joy in being...
NTID News RIT/NTID graduates advised to “Find the joy in being you" at the college's 50th commencement.
Sat, May 11 2019

Mastering microbes: RIT/NTID student combines engineering,...
NTID News Mastering microbes: RIT/NTID's Samuel Lum combines engineering and bioscience to decrease infections from medical devices. #DeafExcellence #DeafScientists
Fri, May 10 2019

RIT’s record 4,200 graduates challenged to ‘enrich the...
NTID News RIT’s record 4,200 graduates challenged to ‘enrich the world.’ RIT also congratulates a record 41 Ph.Ds. and inaugural grads from RIT China.
Fri, May 10 2019

RIT/NTID Professor Emeritus Harry G. Lang receives...
NTID News RIT/NTID Professor Emeritus Harry G. Lang has received the Schuchman Deaf History Award for his research and writing in Deaf history.
Fri, May 10 2019

RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf enters...
NTID News RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf enters partnership with Changchun University. The agreement will offer cultural and faculty, student exchanges.
Tue, May 07 2019

RIT/NTID's Hall among 2019 Legacy Leaders
NTID News RIT/NTID's Jalon Hall is one of this year's Legacy Leaders.
Mon, May 06 2019

RIT/NTID provides groundwork for grads moving on to...
NTID News RIT/NTID provides groundwork for grads moving on to doctoral degree programs. NTID graduates help fill need for deaf, hard-of-hearing researchers, Ph.D. candidates.
Thu, May 02 2019

Pawtucket Red Sox to hold Deaf Awareness Night June 7
NTID News Pawtucket Red Sox to hold Deaf Awareness Night June 7. National anthem performance in American Sign Language just one of many activities planned as the PawSox host the Rochester Red Wings.
Tue, Apr 23 2019

President David Munson to again emcee performing arts...
NTID News Debuting last year, the competition will showcase 10 student finalists in Ingle Auditorium. Top 2018 finalists, RIT/NTID's Victoria Covell and Gabrielle Robinson, will perform this year.
Tue, Apr 23 2019

RIT/NTID hosts “Signing Time” free family concert May 3
NTID News RIT/NTID hosts “Signing Time” free family concert May 3. The popular PBS and video series teaches children and adults sign language through song.
Wed, Apr 17 2019

NTID rededication ceremony celebrates 50 years of deaf...
NTID News NTID rededication ceremony celebrates 50 years of deaf education. Granddaughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and federal, state officials take the stage to honor legacy of deaf education at RIT.
Fri, Apr 05 2019

No longer lost in translation: Videos depicting complex...
NTID News No longer lost in translation: Videos depicting complex scientific concepts break barriers for deaf STEM students. RIT/NTID researchers build an online vocabulary repository for use by deaf students and interpreters.
Thu, Apr 04 2019

RIT/NTID student Bobby Moakley and RIT's James Myers to...
NTID News RIT/NTID's Bobby Moakley and RIT Associate Provost James Myers to receive this year’s Alfred Davis awards. Their work on campus, in the community and abroad was cited in their award nominations.
Tue, Apr 02 2019

RIT honored nationally as ‘Diversity Champion’
NTID News RIT honored nationally as ‘Diversity Champion. ‘INSIGHT Into Diversity’ magazine presents RIT with the award for the fourth consecutive year.
Mon, Apr 01 2019

RIT and SUNY Upstate Medical University create pipeline to...
NTID News RIT and SUNY Upstate Medical University create pipeline to medical school. The joint program offers direct-entry to medical school.
Mon, Apr 01 2019

Winners announced for RIT/NTID Next Big Idea...
NTID News Winners announced for RIT/NTID Next Big Idea entrepreneurship competition. The annual competition taps deaf and hard-of-hearing student teams to develop innovative products and services.
Mon, Apr 01 2019

RIT’s NTID Performing Arts presents August Wilson’s...
NTID News RIT’s NTID Performing Arts presents August Wilson’s ‘Fences,’ April 11-14. Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing ensemble brings American drama to Panara Theatre stage.
Thu, Mar 21 2019

RIT/NTID to expand education and training through DeafTEC...
NTID News RIT/NTID to expand education and training through DeafTEC Resource Center. A three year, $1,650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation builds on eight years of success.
Thu, Mar 14 2019

RIT/NTID team examines Nicaraguan sign language to...
NTID News RIT/NTID team examines Nicaraguan sign language to determine whether languages change so they are easier to produce or to understand.
Wed, Mar 13 2019

RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center hosts ‘Three Masters: Hidden...
NTID News RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center hosts ‘Three Masters: Hidden Gems’ exhibit through April 20, with a focus is on three uniquely qualified artists representing different styles.
Wed, Mar 13 2019

Rochester Red Wings baseball partners with RIT/NTID,...
NTID News Rochester Red Wings baseball partners with RIT/NTID, Rochester School for the Deaf for Deaf Culture Day at Frontier Field April 28. American Sign Language-inspired jersey and hat unveiled during announcement at RIT.
Wed, Mar 06 2019

RIT/NTID students attend Kennedy Center American College...
NTID News Their exceptional performances in the recent production of "Cabaret" yielded nominations to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Regional Festival for three RIT students.
Fri, Feb 22 2019

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