In the Spotlight

RIT/NTID students, alumni, faculty and staff are always finding new ways to inspire us. Here are a few of their stories.
March 18, 2013
RIT/NTID Student Presents at National Conference

Congratulations to third-year RIT/NTID student Wade Kellard, an Applied Mechanical Engineering Technology student, who was selected to present at the 2013 Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM on March 1, 2013. Kellard, from Cincinnati, Ohio, presented research on “Establishing Guidelines for Accessibility of Online STEM.” Kellard identified key characteristics of accessibility and created an evaluation tool for accessible websites as part of his work for the Deaf STEM Community Alliance. He was one of 250 students to...

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March 1, 2013
Tom Policano photo exhibit at NTID Dyer Arts Center
RIT/NTID faculty member Tom Policano's work will be on exhibit in the Dyer Arts Center.
January 18, 2013
Faculty/Staff from AIS showcase their work
NTID Arts & Imaging Studies faculty and staff exhibit their work at Exhibition 2013 in the Dyer Arts Center.
Journey Through Deaf Texas
December 14, 2012
Historical DVD Produced by RIT/NTID Alumnus
A documentary film about the history of the Texas Association of the Deaf, co-produced, directed and edited by RIT/NTID alumnus David H. Pierce, has been released on DVD.
A sold-out house of 80 people celebrated the 300th birthday of Abbe de l'Epee, who had a tremendous impact on deaf education.
December 12, 2012
Abbe de l’Epee 300th Birthday Banquet Held at RIT/NTID
The 300th birthday of Abbe de l'Epee, who, in 1771, founded the first public school for the deaf in Paris, was commemorated Nov. 9 at RIT/NTID.
December 11, 2012
NTID Holiday Show
Members of NTID's Masquers Club entertain the NTID community with a holiday performance.
Leslie Greer
December 4, 2012
RIT/NTID Alumna Leslie Greer Named CIT President
Leslie Greer, SVP ’75, ’78 and former NTID faculty member, has been elected president of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers.
Leslie Greer
December 4, 2012
RIT/NTID Alumna Leslie Greer Named CIT President
Leslie Greer, SVP ’75, ’78 and former NTID faculty member, has been elected president of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers.
Shane Feldman appointed executive director of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
November 30, 2012
Shane Feldman Appointed CEO of RID
RIT/NTID alumnus Shane Feldman is appointed CEO of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
Students in Thomas Simpson's Capstone course assembled 3-D printers.
November 13, 2012
Capstone Students Build on Real-World Experience
Students in NTID’s Information and Computing Studies Department take Capstone courses before they graduate. Some assembled 3-D printers and others installed cameras at an animal hospital.
NTID students and the Student Life Team are collecting needed items for Hurricane Sandy victims in New York City.
November 9, 2012
Students Collect for Hurricane Relief
NTID students and the Student Life Team are collecting needed items for Hurricane Sandy victims in New York City.