News
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August 20, 2024
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New Ph.D. programs welcome students this fall
The university’s two newest Ph.D. programs in cognitive science and physics offer diverse research opportunities for students and help them gain the skills and abilities needed to analyze data and grasp complex concepts. The new programs bring RIT’s total doctoral programs to 15.
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August 20, 2024
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Student team from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf wins 2024 College Bowl championship
This is the seventh time that an RIT/NTID student team has won the national question-and-answer competition, which consists of topics including arts and literature, history and government, geography, science, technology and nature, sports and leisure, Deaf heritage and culture, entertainment, current events, and mathematics.
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August 13, 2024
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AI interview showcases a Syracuse start-up's breakthrough in sign language translation
WSTM-TV highlights the work of Nikolas Kelly ’20 (supply chain management) on his interpreting tool Sign-Speak.
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August 13, 2024
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RIT grad is on American Ninja Warrior Monday. Get to know Kyle Schulze
The Democrat and Chronicle features Kyle Schulze '24 (mechatronics engineering technology) ahead of his appearance on the American Ninja Warrior semifinals.
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August 8, 2024
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'Deaf Ninja' Kyle Schulze reaches American Ninja Warrior semifinals. When to watch
The Democrat and Chronicle features Kyle Schulze '24 (mechatronics engineering technology) as he heads to the semifinals of American Ninja Warrior.
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August 7, 2024
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Strange planets could be forming inside dying stars
New Scientist speaks with Jason Nordhaus, associate professor in the Department of Science and Mathematics, about the phenomenon. (This content will require a subscription to read).
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August 1, 2024
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NYPD swears in first deaf intern
Fox5NY talks to Heriberto Almonte (business studies) about his role as a disability liaison in the Community Affairs Bureau and how he will expand the department's relationship in the deaf community.
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July 1, 2024
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Power List for LGBTQ+ Business Leaders 2024
The Rochester Business Journal includes Thomas Warfield, senior lecturer and director of dance, on its Power List for LGBTQ+ Business Leaders.
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June 6, 2024
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Award-winning Morpheyes Studio expands the authentic representation of Deaf people in media
The award-winning Morpheyes Studio was developed by seven students in 2019 to expand the authentic representation of Deaf people in film by empowering them to lead production processes from conception to completion.
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June 6, 2024
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Crisis preparedness for all
The Rochester Beacon speaks to Gerard Buckley, NTID president and RIT vice president and dean, about best practices that can prepare you in a crisis.
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June 3, 2024
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Meet Mia White, the Littleton native about to make history with Deaf Women’s National Team
The Denver Post highlights the athletic career of Mia White '20 (management), defender on the U.S. Women's Deaf Soccer Team.
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June 3, 2024
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U.S. Deaf Women's National Team using Colorado showcase as platform to reach kids
KMGH-TV talks to Mia White '20 (management) and her teammates about how they intend to inspire a new generation of deaf children in athletics.
