News by Topic: Deaf Community

  • August 6, 2018

    Connor Draughn poses for a photo and smiles in front of a large world map.

    Study abroad a highlight for hospitality 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. Draughn is one example of how students are already benefiting from RIT’s $1 billion blended campaign.

  • July 16, 2018

    Peter Hauser standing in front of the United Nations sign.

    NTID professor addresses United Nations

    Professor Peter Hauser, an expert on the long-term impact of deaf individuals’ early language acquisition, delivered a report at a meeting of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in Geneva, Switzerland.

  • July 10, 2018

    members of an a cappella group singing on one knee.

    RIT community joins Fringe Festival fun

    RIT students, faculty, staff and Osher members are part of an 11-day lineup of more than 500 eclectic performances in this year’s KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, Sept. 12-22 in Rochester.

  • June 27, 2018

    Art piece from Dyer Arts Center. Abstract women with different shapes and colors around her.

    Exhibits highlight 50 years of deaf art and history

    As part of its 50th anniversary activities, NTID will host a “50 Artists 50 Years” exhibition through Oct. 20. On Friday, as part of the 50th anniversary reunion festivities, a triptych—or three-paneled work—by deaf artist Susan Dupor will be unveiled.

  • May 24, 2018

    RIT building with text saying, "A shining beacon, fifty years of the national technical institute for the deaf."

    History book highlights first 50 years of NTID

    Published by RIT Press, A Shining Beacon: Fifty Years of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf highlights the first 50 years of the world’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students at RIT.

  • May 9, 2018

    Logo of person in a wheel chair. Text at top saying "Gilman Top Producers, Priority Achievements by institutions" bottom text saying "students with disabilities".

    RIT honored for participation in Gilman Program

    The U.S. Department of State recognized RIT for providing study-abroad opportunities for students with disabilities. RIT was named to the inaugural list of U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most students overseas on the Gilman International Scholarship Program in 2016-2017.

  • May 7, 2018

    inductees into honor society posing for a photo.

    RIT/NTID honor society inducts 26 new members

    Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes the academic excellence of students in fields devoted to the study of technology and the preparation of practitioners for the technology professions.

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