News
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March 3, 2023
RIT/NTID partners with Rochester Museum & Science Center for Deaf Night, April 12
NTID is partnering with Rochester Museum & Science Center for Deaf Night on April 12 at RMSC. The event will provide an accessible and friendly experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the community.
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March 1, 2023
RIT disability leadership scholars advocate, educate for those with disabilities
Spectrum News talks to student Gavin Morrobel and Catherine Lewis, director of RIT’s Disability Services office, about RIT's Disability Leadership Scholars program.
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February 27, 2023
SHED will showcase RIT maker community
Nearly 70 different RIT student teams and clubs are poised to move into the Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) this summer in preparation for the building’s official opening in the fall semester.
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February 27, 2023
Events planned at RIT to commemorate Women’s History Month
Several organizations at RIT, including the new President’s Commission on Women, are putting together a month of events to celebrate Women’s History Month and women in the RIT community, including panel discussions, one-on-one talks, self-empowerment, music, a trip to Seneca Falls, and more.
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February 23, 2023
Going places, even out of this world, with Thomas Warfield
WXXI features Thomas Warfield, director of dance and senior lecturer in NTID’s Department for Performing Arts.
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February 18, 2023
Why didn't Buffalo have an ASL interpreter during the Christmas blizzard?
WBFO-FM talks to Danny Maffia, senior lecturer in the Department of ASL and Interpreting Education and director of the interpreting program, and Keven Poore, director of Substance and Addiction Intervention Services for the Deaf at NTID, about providing ASL interpreters during emergencies.
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February 17, 2023
‘CODA’ actor, RIT/NTID alum Daniel Durant shares message of hope with students
WROC-TV features Daniel Durant, former RIT/NTID Tiger known for starring in the Academy Award-winning film CODA.
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February 16, 2023
RIT/NTID partners with The Strong Museum for Deaf Day of Play March 5
NTID and The Strong National Museum of Play have again partnered to celebrate the richness of Rochester’s Deaf community with a Deaf Day of Play at the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 5.
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February 16, 2023
Daniel Durant, ‘CODA’ star, attends film screening at RIT
WROC-TV features a visit to RIT by Daniel Durant, former RIT /NTID Tiger known for starring in the Academy Award-winning film CODA.
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February 13, 2023
Engineering students make an impact in Guatemala’s healthcare system
When RIT students Julia LaMarra and Celina Alvarado heard about a trip to work on repairing hospital equipment in Guatemala during this past winter break, they jumped at the chance.
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February 1, 2023
RIT students to perform in Ovation on Friday
RIT students will have a chance to show their talents and compete for cash prizes during Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 in Ingle Auditorium in the Student Alumni Union
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February 1, 2023
Deaf community enriches RIT experience for all
Nearly 1,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students supported by RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf help create a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant environment on campus.