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Forbes highlights the career of Michelle Schaefer '13 (secondary education), a Deaf actor, writer and filmmaker, who works to show that true diversity includes individuals with disabilities.

RIT’s interdisciplinary collaborations enrich research across the university and beyond. Two of these collaborative projects recently received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of a total $22.6 million in grants given to support humanities projects across the nation.

Sporting News details the story of Stephanie Nogueras '11 (applied liberal arts), who performed the national anthem at Superbowl LIX in American Sign Language (ASL).

USA Today highlights Stephanie Nogueras '11 (applied liberal arts), who performed the national anthem at Superbowl LIX in American Sign Language (ASL).

Students from RIT’s School of Performing Arts and NTID’s Department of Performing Arts brought home awards and honors from the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). One of eight regional competitions draws students from theater programs nationwide, faculty, students, and interpreters traveled to Pittsburgh, for a chance to advance to the national competition in April. This is the eighth year in which RIT students have completed in a range of categories from acting to dramaturgy.

The dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering is praised for his research credentials, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement. He starts at RIT July 1.

WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson speaks with NTID President Gerard Buckley about inclusive disaster preparedness.

Film and animation MFA student Gabriel Ponte-Fleary received the Jury Award for Best Documentary (East Region) for his emotional documentary about the faith and hardships of a Nicaraguan family who migrated to the U.S.

Spectrum News speaks to USA deaf women’s volleyball player Grace Phelan about training at RIT, home of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

WXXI News speaks to Amanda Picioli, director of NTID Communication Studies and Services, about the benefits of the AirPods Pro 2 for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

Individuals looking for options to improve their listening experience now have a new product to consider: Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 has been released and is being promoted for its ability to improve hearing. RIT/NTID Audiologist Amanda L. Picioli, M.E.D., Au.D., CCC-A, evaluates the benefits of Apple's new AirPods Pro 2 devices, and shares offers cautions. 

NHL.com speaks with Noah Blankenship '20 (MBA) about the importance of accessibility and inclusion in sports commentary.