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March 17, 2017
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Stamp dedication event honors Robert Panara
The First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremony for the Robert Panara two-ounce Forever stamp will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, in Panara Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. -
March 7, 2017
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NTID professor first U.S. scientist in EACH program
Todd Pagano, professor of chemistry and associate dean for Teaching and Scholarship Excellence at NTID, was the first faculty member from RIT—and the first U.S. scientist—to participate in the Excellence in Analytical CHemistry (EACH) program. -
March 6, 2017
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NTID to offer degree in 3-D graphics technology
NTID has been granted approval by the New York State Education Department to establish a new degree program in 3-D graphics technology. Beginning this fall, RIT/NTID will become the first college to offer this kind of associate degree program to deaf and hard-of-hearing students. -
March 1, 2017
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Top stories and videos for February
News about two alumni pitching on Shark Tank was the most read story last month. Check out all of February’s top stories and videos. -
February 24, 2017
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Forums planned this week with RIT’s 10th president
Two campuswide open forums will be held this week with David C. Munson, RIT’s incoming president. -
February 15, 2017
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RIT to receive I-Corps grant
A partnership between NTID and the Simone Center for Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship will use National Science Foundation funding to provide support for deaf and hard-of-hearing STEM entrepreneurs. -
February 9, 2017
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Flying Words Project comes to RIT/NTID Feb. 11
The performance artist team of Peter Cook and Kenny Lerner presents a unique combination of American Sign Language, spoken English, movement, visual theater and poetry throughout the renowned Flying Words Project, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Panara Theatre. -
February 8, 2017
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Dyer Arts Center showcases work of Ann Silver
“Deaf Way, Her Way,” a retrospective of the work of internationally known artist Ann Silver, runs March 3 through April 22. Silver, who was born deaf, is a founding member of the historic Deaf Art Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. -
February 3, 2017
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RIT/NTID alumnus to perform anthem at Super Bowl
RIT/NTID alumnus Kriston Lee Pumphrey will sign the National Anthem and “America, the Beautiful” before the start of Super Bowl LI. -
January 26, 2017
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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
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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
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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.
