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Deaf scientist prepares to lead NTID - Rochester Beacon Later this month, Caroline Solomon will become the first female president of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT, bringing with her a background in STEM research.

Get to know Dr. Caroline Solomon a little more before she officially steps into her role as our next president! 🐯

Read her feature in the Rochester Beacon: rochesterbeacon.com/2025/08/11/d...

Aug. 5 might be one of the shortest days of the year: Here's why Scientists predict Aug. 5 might be one of the shortest days of 2025.

Did you know August 5 could be one of the shortest days of the year?

RIT/NTID’s very own Dr. Jason Nordhaus spoke with Good Morning America about why Earth’s rotation is speeding up and what it means for our sense of time.

Read the full story here: brnw.ch/21wUGJ3

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ names RIT as a top film school in the U.S. for second year Alumni success and tech-integrated courses earn RIT’s School of Film and Animation a spot in The Hollywood Reporter’s top film schools ranking.

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ names RIT as a top film school in the U.S. for second year:

Big congrats to NTID’s Dr. Skip Flanagan on being named to the inaugural USA Performance Psychology Team for the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics! He’ll serve as a mental performance consultant, representing NTID with pride.

#NTID #DeafExcellence #Tokyo2025

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Caroline M. Solomon named president of RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf names Caroline M. Solomon as its new president.

Caroline M. Solomon, dean of faculty at Gallaudet University, has been named president of RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf and vice president of RIT. She will begin her tenure at RIT/NTID on August 18.

Solomon will become the first woman to lead the college: brnw.ch/21wTZgJ

YouTube video by RIT NTID RIT/NTID presidential announcement

🚨 Big news: Dr. Caroline Solomon has been named the next president of RIT/NTID! A renowned scientist, STEM advocate, and Deaflympian, she joins us from Gallaudet and will begin Aug. 18. Welcome, Dr. Solomon! 🧡🐯

#RITNTID #DeafEducation #GoTigers

YouTube video by RIT NTID Brick City News: Season 10 Episode13

As we near the end of the semester, the Brick City News crew is here to give you all the can't-miss details on Graduation, Commencement and other great events.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=636U...

Capstone project results in deaf-accessible kiosks ): NTID students have developed deaf-friendly Point-of-Sale systems that use interactive monitors for easy ordering and delivery of food and beverages.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf information and computing studies students solved a problem that has made an immediate impact at RIT Dining locations across campus.

Read more: www.rit.edu/news/capston...

YouTube video by RIT NTID Brick City News: Season 10 Episode 12

🎥 The next episode of Brick City News is here! From SpringFest to Imagine RIT, the next two weeks are packed with events you won’t want to miss.

Get the scoop 🎬 👉 youtu.be/80ljp1QTNhc

#RIT #NTID #BrickCityNews

RIT student’s research prepares her for a career in neuropsychology RIT student Bo Allaby is researching cognition in aging populations and understanding how the brain recovers from challenges.

RIT/NTID’s Bo Allaby is wrapping up her MS in experimental psychology and heading to Wayne State this fall to pursue a Ph.D. in neuropsychology, focusing on cognition and aging. 🧠🎓

Read more: www.rit.edu/news/rit-stu...

RIT invites you to see creativity and innovation on display, at the 2025 Imagine RIT Creativity and Innovation Festival. Join us on April 26!

More info at www.rit.edu/festival.

After 30+ years of service, Dr. Gerry Buckley is retiring from RIT/NTID!

Join us April 15 from 2–5 p.m. in the Dining Commons for cake and the unveiling of “The Buckley” sub by RIT Dining! 🧡

#RITNTID #ThankYouDrBuckley #RetirementCelebration

NTID’s Hill engages students in embracing the history of Deaf culture Corinna Hill, an expert in Deaf and disability history, has earned RIT’s Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching

Corinna Hill, an assistant professor in NTID’s Department of Liberal Studies, has won RIT’s Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Read more: www.rit.edu/news/ntids-h...

RIT/NTID announces the launch of InterpNET, a resource database for educators and students in interpreter education programs, deafness-related organizations, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge.

Read more: www.rit.edu/startupny/ne...

YouTube video by RIT NTID Brick City News Season 10, Episode 11

🎥 New Brick City News w/ Ace Gray is here!

✨ 3/28: MIT’s Laura Schulz on how kids learn
💥 3/28: Dr. Singh on breaking barriers
🤟 4/2 & 4/9: ASL lunch
🎷 4/4–6: The Cracked Nut
🧠 4/5: Nat’l Math Comp

Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y_W...

#BrickCityNews #RITEvents #TigerLife

🚨 The search is on for the next President of NTID & VP of RIT!

Nominate a visionary leader or apply yourself today: www.imsearch.com/open-searche...

📹 ASL: youtu.be/H452y0Au1cY

#NTID #RIT #NTIDPresidentialSearch #HigherEd #DeafEd

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to info-aslie@rit.edu!

Monroe County launches new Deaf Equity Council ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monroe County and city of Rochester officials announced the creation of a new Deaf Equity Council on Monday. Leaders say it’s meant to serve as a connection bet…

WROC-TV speaks with NTID President Gerard Buckley about Monroe County's new Deaf Equity Council.

www.rochesterfirst.com/news/shaping...

Now Hiring Adjunct Faculty!

RIT/NTID’s ASL–English Interpretation Program is looking for local, certified interpreters with a master’s degree to join our dynamic teaching team!

📅 Apply by March 31, 2025
📧 Email: info-aslie@rit.edu

RIT ranked a top-10 university for game designers and developers RIT was ranked by The Princeton Review in 2025 as a top university for students looking to make games and study game design and development.

Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the best places in the world to study the different aspects of game creation, according to new international rankings from The Princeton Review.

Read more: www.rit.edu/news/rit-ran...

Join us for Deaf Day of Play at The Strong Museum on March 29! NTID interpreting students will provide ASL interpretation throughout the day.

📅 10 AM–5 PM | 🎟️ $25 ($20 w/ student ID)

🔗 www.rit.edu/ntid/news/ri...

Deaf women fought for the right to vote Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay and lack of appreciation, deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including the right to vote...

RIT/NTID’s Joan Marie Naturale highlights the vital role of deaf women in the fight for voting rights—perfect for #WomensHistoryMonth as we look ahead to #DeafHistoryMonth! 📖👏

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Renovated Student Life Center offers more opportunities for students New spaces and additions keep RIT students more active than ever in the Student Life Center with options from weightlifting to yoga, billiards, and darts.

Whether your idea of recreation is lifting weights, playing basketball, running, doing yoga, or playing darts, RIT’s Hale-Andrews Student Life Center (SLC) is accommodating more visitors than ever, thanks in part to recent renovations and additions.

Read more: www.rit.edu/news/renovat...

Circuit board campus wins this year’s Imagine RIT poster contest The poster for this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on April 26 depicts a circuit board of campus by illustration major Ava Guarino.

We dig it! 👏

Join us TOMORROW for the NTID Presenter Series with Jojo Savea! 🌟 Celebrate Women's History Month with her inspiring journey of resilience and self-acceptance.

📅 March 5 | ⏰ 7-9 PM | 📍 SDC 1300/1310

🍽️ Food | 🎥 Live-streamed | 🧏 Interpreters

YouTube video by 13WHAM ABC News RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf fosters four decades of community through Ebony Club

@13wham.bsky.social's Stephannie Joseph visited with members of NTID’s Ebony Club to learn what the student organization has meant to members throughout the years.

Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhES...

Join NTID’s Dyer Arts Center for the opening of The Merkin Collection Unveiled on Feb. 28, 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Ohringer Gallery (LBJ Hall, RIT). Showcasing Lewis Merkin’s collection amplifying marginalized voices.

Free—register here: shorturl.at/4qbhh.

YouTube video by RIT NTID Behind the Stripes: Amanda Inthavong

It’s time for the next Behind the Stripes! Meet Amanda Inthavong, Senior Marketing Communication Assistant for NTID Enrollment Management at RIT/NTID. Learn how she supports recruitment, manages communication, and helps visitors.

Follow us for more episodes featuring amazing RIT/NTID staff!

YouTube video by RIT NTID RIT FreezeFest 2025

FreezeFest at RIT brought the campus together for a celebration of winter fun! From ice skating to hot cocoa and live entertainment, students embraced the season with Tiger spirit. Check out the highlights!

Tiger Love: New major leads to lifetime of love Bob Mather ’74 and Sue Mather ’74 met and fell in love at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf in the social work program.

Love is timeless—just like this RIT/NTID love story! With Valentine's Day here, there’s no better time to revisit how these Tiger alums found more than just a major—they found each other. ❤️

#TigerLove #RITNTID #ValentinesDay #ForeverATiger