News by Topic: Deaf Community

January 26, 2017

David C. Munson Jr. introduced with high hopes

David C. Munson Jr., who will follow retiring RIT President Bill Destler, received a standing ovation when he was introduced to the community in the Gordon Field House on Wednesday. Students, faculty and staff say they are excited to meet and work with the new president.
January 25, 2017

David C. Munson Jr. named RIT’s 10th president

David C. Munson Jr. was introduced to the community today as Rochester Institute of Technology’s 10th president. Munson, who will assume RIT’s top post July 1, was introduced by RIT Board Chair Christine Whitman at a community-wide event this morning in the Gordon Field House.
January 24, 2017

NTID, URMC seek training for deaf scientists

Leaders at the University of Rochester Medical Center and NTID published a rallying cry for the creation of a Diversity Hub of Innovation in Rochester for training deaf scientists. The concept of Diversity Hubs was proposed in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health.
January 19, 2017

Dyer Arts Center opens 2017 with three exhibits

The Dyer Arts Center hosts “(Re)Invention,” a traveling exhibition from the Kennedy Center; an exhibit with works from the personal collections of faculty artists from RIT/NTID’s Visual Communication Studies Department; and an exhibit on “Shakespeare in American Deaf History.”
December 12, 2016

NTID alumnus establishes student workshop series

Marc Roer of Chicago has established a fund to provide a series of workshops that focus on students’ “soft skills” and practical use of today’s technology for career success.
December 9, 2016

RIT expands agreement with University in China

Tianjin University of Technology of China, a nationally recognized leader for its programs in engineering, technology and the arts and the first technological university providing education for the deaf in China, has entered into new partnership with RIT.
December 9, 2016

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November 28, 2016

Robert Panara to be immortalized on postage stamp

Educator and icon Robert Panara, the first deaf faculty member of NTID, is being honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a stamp. The stamp features a photograph of Panara signing the word “respect” taken by RIT/NTID photographer Mark Benjamin.
November 21, 2016

Graduate works to educate through her artwork

Remy Glock ’11 (graphic design) is using typography as a medium to educate people on the overlooked challenges of the deaf community, particularly those that arise in professional environments.
November 21, 2016

Program helps Native American scholars thrive

The Future Stewards Program is the reason why RIT is recognized as one of the top schools in the country for Native American students. Through the program, Native scholars are recruited to RIT, supported while on campus and encouraged to be active in the future of their tribal communities.
November 21, 2016

Program encourages NTID students to pursue Ph.D.s

The Rochester Bridges to the Doctorate program helps eligible students enrolled in master’s programs at RIT prepare and apply for doctoral programs in behavioral or biomedical science.
November 11, 2016

RIT names three new members to Board of Trustees

Darshan Hiranandani, managing director of Hiranandani Group of Companies; Andrew Jacobson, enrolled agent at Maverick Business Services (retired); and Christopher Lehfeldt, dentist at Elmwood Dental Group PC and Finger Lakes Community Health, were named to RIT’s Board of Trustees on Nov. 10.

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