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Bob Mather will forever remember the summer of 1970. He was attending a visual performance in American Sign Language at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf and Sue Mozzer was signing.

Sai Sri Nidhi Munaganuru, from Hyderabad, India, anticipates completing her Ph.D. this summer from RIT’s mechanical and industrial engineering program. Her work extends the capability of carbon fiber technology through a new manufacturing approach that could eliminate high production costs, waste, and dependence on skilled labor.

Arthur Deane broke into the cybersecurity industry and he hasn’t looked back. Now, he’s helping others unlock opportunities in cybersecurity, paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive tech industry

Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees.

Valerie Horn believes accessibility should be at the forefront of entrepreneurs’ minds when developing their businesses. This belief pushed her to co-found Zestability, a consultation firm that advocates for prioritizing accessibility and inclusive business practices.

Dr. Sonia Lopez Alarcon has been awarded a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation's Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) program.

At Saunders College of Business, students are always on to something amazing, even before graduating! If you are a student at Saunders College and have exciting news to share, email communications@saunders.rit.edu.

RIT/NTID Performing Arts will present “Peter and the Starcatcher” Nov. 15 – 17, presented in ASL and spoken English, in the Robert F. Panara Theatre on the RIT campus. 

Award-winning performer and Rochester, N.Y., native Thomas Warfield has been named the first Professor of Practice by Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

Students are bringing mural art into the spotlight through TunnelVision, an immersive project designed to engage and inspire. The initiative transforms the residence hall tunnels into a vibrant gallery, showcasing student-created murals. It aims to foster community and spark conversations about public art on campus.

According to RIT/NTID audiologist Dr. Amanda L. Picioli, M.E.D., Au.D., CCC-A, there are several benefits to Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2, but she advises caution. 

Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf is partnering with Rochester Museum & Science Center for Deaf Culture Days, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at RMSC, 657 East Ave., Rochester. The event provides an accessible and friendly experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the community.