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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · 13d

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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#RITNTID #STEM #Inclusion

Drawing on her own success story, Caroline Solomon (Ph.D.

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · 16d

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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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.

Deaf scientist prepares to lead NTID - Rochester Beacon

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Aug 11

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...

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.

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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.

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

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Aug 4

‘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.

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 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

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Brick City News: Season 10 Episode13

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 25

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.

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Capstone project results in deaf-accessible kiosks

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 14

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...

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

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 11

🎥 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

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 9

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 student Bo Allaby is researching cognition in aging populations and understanding how the brain recovers from challenges.

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 9

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.

Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a special event that showcases the creative and innovative spirit of RIT students, faculty, and staff.

NTID’s Hill engages students in embracing the history of Deaf culture

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 7

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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Corinna Hill, an expert in Deaf and disability history, has earned RIT’s Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching

RIT/NTID announces launch of InterpNET resource database | START-UP NY | RITRIT Logo with TextRIT logo and full nameRIT logo and full name (footer)

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Apr 1

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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RIT/NTID announces the launch of InterpNET, a resource database for educators and students anyone interested in expanding their knowledge.

Brick City News Season 10, Episode 11

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Mar 28

🎥 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

President, NTID and Vice President, Rochester Institute of Technology | Isaacson, Miller

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Mar 27

🚨 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

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Monroe County launches new Deaf Equity Council

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Mar 27

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to [email protected]!

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Mar 26

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

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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…

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RIT ranked a top-10 university for game designers and developers

RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Mar 24

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: [email protected]

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RIT/NTID @ritntid.bsky.social · Mar 21

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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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.