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Introducing NTID's Incoming President Dr. Caroline M. Solomon
“As a Deaf scientist, I’m deeply honored to join the vibrant NTID and RIT community—longstanding national leaders in advancing STEM education for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. I look forward to working with President Sanders and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to expand pathways in education, employment, and leadership. Together, we will ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive, lead, and drive innovation across every sector of society.”
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Faces of RIT
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Medicine's Future
Nicole PannulloBiochemistryBy working on a faculty-guided research project, Pannullo has gained hands-on research experience to pursue a future in regenerative medicine. It’s one way Pannullo is putting experiential learning to work.
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Bringing Deaf Culture to the Big Screen
Rydrea WalkerDesign and Imaging TechnologyWalker wants to share Deaf and hard-of-hearing stories to bridge the gap between cultures and represent the Deaf community in Hollywood.
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Picture Perfect
Amelia HamiltonPhotographyWith only a split second to get the perfect shot, Hamilton's passion for capturing emotion is an asset to creating authentic images in the moment.
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Visual Exploration
Fred Beam '85As outreach coordinator for Sunshine 2.0, a theater group at RIT's National Institute for the Deaf, Beam and his troupe provide performances and activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults that highlight the fields of deaf culture, literacy, and STEM.
Meet the President and Dean
NTID has revolutionized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Everything we do is focused on providing the education and experiences these students need to pursue their goals and lead successful lives. No other university in the world provides better support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and no other college provides better outcomes.
Latest News
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July 14, 2025
ROC airport becomes more accessible for travelers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
WXXI talks with Charles McFadden, executive director of NTID Pre-College Programs, about a new app that allows deaf and hard-of-hearing users to communicate at key points of travel.
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July 11, 2025
‘This is what progress looks like’: New program aims to increase ASL access at ROC airport
WROC-TV speaks to Charles McFadden, executive director of NTID Pre-College Programs, about meeting the needs of those who require more accessible travel.
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July 10, 2025
Montana expands training for educational interpreters
KTVQ-TV discusses the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind's new partnership with RIT's NTID that will prepare educational interpreters to better serve students in STEM, where specialized skills in vocabulary and visual setup are necessary.
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July 9, 2025
RIT’s NTID appoints Caroline Solomon, deaf scientist and educator, as first woman president
WHEC-TV profiles Caroline Solomon, the next president of NTID.
