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CNET speaks to Blake Nitko, social media manager for RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, about how American Sign Language content on streaming platforms improves accessibility and creates a more inclusive viewing experience for deaf audiences.

RIT has launched a new decade-long strategic framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035.

RIT/NTID and The Strong National Museum of Play have again partnered to celebrate the richness of Rochester’s Deaf community with a Deaf Day of Play at the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Students from NTID’s Department of American Sign Language and Interpreter Education Bachelor of Science in Interpreting program will provide pro bono ASL interpretation throughout the museum. 

Government Technology highlights Grammar Laboratory, a tool developed by Erin Finton, lecturer for RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The tool makes English grammar practice more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

The Mind Hears profiles NTID President Caroline Solomon.

WXXI speaks to Erin Finton, lecturer in NTID's Department of Liberal Studies, about how the tool bridges the gap between spoken English and ASL.

New Castle News speaks to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies, about the project.

Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.

Ovation was created nearly a decade ago to push students to be more creative, innovative, complex thinkers, traits that are desirable with prospective employers.

Heavy speaks to Fred Beam, alumnus and former director of Sunshine 2.0, about signing the National Anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl.

Marketplace highlights the GoodPhone Project, speaking to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies.

RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, with support from Google.org, has developed “Grammar Laboratory,” a learning tool that uses artificial intelligence to assist deaf students with English grammar.