News by Topic: Deaf Community
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October 13, 2015
RIT/NTID earns grant for sign-language research
NTID has been awarded a $77,465 grant from the National Science Foundation that will improve opportunities for deaf students interested in conducting sign-language research. -
October 12, 2015
CAST to honor alumni, industry leaders
Eight alumni and long-time supporters of CAST will be presented awards to commemorate service to its School of International Hospitality and Service Innovation. -
October 12, 2015
NTID’s Kathryn Schmitz wins Changing Hearts Award
Kathryn Schmitz, associate dean for academic administration, was awarded the Changing Hearts and Minds Award for her efforts to further RIT’s commitment to diversity. -
October 9, 2015
NTID appoints Todd Pagano associate dean
As associate dean for Teaching and Scholarship Excellence, Todd Pagano will provide leadership to NTID in support of innovative teaching and scholarship initiatives. -
September 23, 2015
Deaf hip-hop artist Sean Forbes to perform at RIT
Sean Forbes, deaf hip-hop artist and RIT alum, will perform on campus at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in Panara Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for $10. -
September 23, 2015
RIT events continue at Rochester Fringe Festival
Around 2,500 people attended free performances and events by RIT students, faculty and staff during the first weekend of the 2015 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. -
September 22, 2015
$500,000 earned to study deaf/hearing interactions
An RIT/NTID research team has earned a $500,000 grant to study how hearing, hard of hearing and deaf STEM students communicate and understand common subject material. -
September 18, 2015
Local NTID alumna directs video debuting on People
The music video for "Home," performed by Phillip Phillips, was coordinated by Stacy Lawrence, a graduate of RIT/NTID and a Brighton resident. -
September 17, 2015
RIT to test emergency alert system Sept. 20
RIT will conduct a test of RIT Alert, the emergency notification system, at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. This is only a test; no action is needed. -
September 11, 2015
NTID professor named ‘Champions of Change’ honoree
Talila A. Lewis, a faculty member in liberal studies at NTID, was one of nine disability advocates from across the U.S. selected as “Champions of Change” by the White House. -
September 11, 2015
RIT/NTID to dedicate labyrinth Sept. 17
The Jan Strine Memorial Labyrinth, located in Frisina Quad behind Lyndon Baines Johnson Hall, will be officially dedicated at 3 p.m. on Sept. 17. -
August 27, 2015
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