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March 23, 2026
RIT students provide sign language for Deaf Day of Play event at Strong National Museum of Play
WHEC-TV speaks to Danny Maffia, principal lecturer at NTID, about the Deaf Day of Play event at Strong National Museum of Play providing accessible experiences for deaf families.
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March 19, 2026
Global research expands opportunities for deaf workers
Thomastine Sarchet’s research is about more than collecting data—it’s about expanding opportunities and dignity for deaf people worldwide.
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March 11, 2026
Why Subtitles Aren't Enough: The Growing Demand for ASL in Entertainment
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.
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March 9, 2026
RIT sets course for the future with 2035 Strategic Framework
RIT has launched a new decade-long strategic framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035.
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March 5, 2026
RIT/NTID and The Strong Museum Partner for Deaf Day of Play March 21
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.
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February 27, 2026
Rochester instructor creates AI learning tool for Deaf students
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.
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February 26, 2026
Profile: Dr. Caroline M. Solomon
The Mind Hears profiles NTID President Caroline Solomon.
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February 19, 2026
AI tool designed at NTID provides tutoring in ASL and English literacy
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.
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February 18, 2026
Photographer brings payphones into focus
New Castle News speaks to Eric Kunsman, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communications Studies, about the project.
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February 9, 2026
Twelve graduates honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards
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.
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February 9, 2026
Double Stop wins Ovation: RIT Performing Arts Showcase
Ovation was created nearly a decade ago to push students to be more creative, innovative, complex thinkers, traits that are desirable with prospective employers.
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February 9, 2026
Fred Beam: Meet the ASL Performer for the Super Bowl National Anthem
Heavy speaks to Fred Beam, alumnus and former director of Sunshine 2.0, about signing the National Anthem at the 2026 Super Bowl.