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GALLERY: New era begins as Caroline Solomon becomes first female president of NTID Henrietta, N.Y. — It's the start of a new era at the Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf.

A new era begins at NTID as Dr. Caroline Solomon is inaugurated as the college’s first woman president. 13 WHAM ABC highlights this historic moment and her vision for the future of deaf education.

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'I'm truly at home': Dr. Caroline Solomon inaugurated as NTID's first woman president ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) inaugurated its new president Friday, marking a historic moment.Dr. Caroline Solomon is NTID’s first woman president. Her backg...

WHEC TV covers the inauguration of Dr. Caroline Solomon as the first woman president of NTID—her leadership marks a new chapter in inclusion, education, and innovation.

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Performer hopes to break barriers through his show on race and deaf identity Fred Michael Beam’s show Black Deaf Male: Who Am I? challenged stereotypes while exposing barriers and misconceptions faced by deaf performers.

Proud to see Fred Michael Beam, NTID alumnus and Outreach Coordinator for Sunshine 2.0, featured in this Spectrum News story highlighting his work as a Deaf performer and advocate for accessibility in the arts — with insights from JW Guido.

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Thousands will light up Highmark Stadium on Saturday for RIT's 'Big Shot' The soon-to-be-demolished Highmark Stadium is the subject of this year's "Big Shot" RIT photography experiment.

Proud to see Eric Kunsman, Assistant Professor in NTID’s Department of Visual Communications Studies, helping lead RIT’s Big Shot at Highmark Stadium, capturing history through art and collaboration.

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NTID researchers work to incorporate accessible AED machines on campus Researchers at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf identified accessible AED machines best suited for deaf, hard-of-hearing users.

RIT/NTID's Elizabeth Ayers is part of a team that was instrumental in researching AED machines that are accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, and those not familiar with the English language. The accessible AEDs are in four locations across campus.

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Changing the Narrative From ‘You Can’t’ to ‘You Can’ | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland Drawing on her own success story, Caroline Solomon (Ph.D.

The University of Maryland profiles Dr. Caroline Solomon, NTID’s president, on her journey in environmental science and commitment to opening doors for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM.

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RIT, partners named finalist for funding to bolster region’s laser expertise RIT is part of a team of Rochester-area researchers recently named finalists for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program.

The #STELLAR team — including NTID’s Linda Bryant — is a finalist in NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines competition, advancing the region’s strength in lasers, photonics, and workforce development.

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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.

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‘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.

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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. 🧠🎓

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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.

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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.

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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

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🚨 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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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