RIT/NTID

09/24/2026

NTID Business Studies hosted the inaugural Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing CPAs Summit on campus. Nineteen deaf and hard-of-hearing CPAs from across the U.S. connected with one another, mentored 12 deaf and hard-of-hearing business students from RIT/NTID and Gallaudet University, and laid the groundwork for a new professional organization.

The summit led to the development of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Society of Accounting and Financial Professionals (DHSAF), whose mission is to advance and strengthen deaf and hard-of-hearing accounting and finance professionals through education, advocacy, and networking.

Photo Credit: Matthew Sluka, Kiara Diaz, and Yareliz Colon-Bonilla

09/23/2026

Finding your place in the performing arts at RIT can start behind the scenes. 🎭

Seb Funk, a first-year ASL-English Interpretation major and Performing Arts Scholar, is among the students gaining hands-on experience through RIT’s Technical Theatre Pathways course.

From lighting and sound to costumes and stage management, the course introduces students to the many ways they can get involved in RIT’s performing arts community.

Read more about Seb and the course:

New class about technical roles in theater addresses students’ interest in tech-focused performing arts opportunities and encourages hands-on exploration.

09/23/2026

RIT is once again among the nation’s top 100 universities! 🐯

For the fourth year in a row, RIT has been named a top 100 national university by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 95 overall and No. 5 in the nation for co-ops and internships.

Learn more about RIT’s 2027 rankings:

Rochester Institute of Technology is named as a top 100 national university for the fourth year in a row in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

09/22/2026

Food, rides, games, and good times 🎡✨ We had a blast at CAB Carnival!

09/21/2026

RIT/NTID researchers are helping shape the future of accessible communication.

For the past four years, RIT/NTID’s Center on Access Technology has collaborated with Google to help test and improve Sign Language-to-Text (SL2T), new AI technology that converts sign language into text in real time.

Now available on Google Pixel 11 devices, the technology is designed to make everyday communication more accessible for sign language users.

Learn more about RIT/NTID’s role in developing this technology and the people behind the collaboration: https://brnw.ch/21x5QNO

RIT access technology research helped create a breakthrough in Google’s new Pixel 11, which converts sign language into text, easing individuals who are de

09/16/2026

Study Deaf history and culture where so much of it began. 🇫🇷

RIT/NTID students have the opportunity to travel to Paris in May 2027 as part of the France: History, Culture & Deaf Studies faculty-led study abroad program.

Students will explore the history of Deaf education, learn about French Deaf culture and LSF (French Sign Language), visit the historic St. Jacques Deaf School, experience Paris through Deaf-led tours, and learn from a French Deaf professor.

📍 Paris, France
📅 May 15–29, 2027
🎓 3 credits
🤟 Open to undergraduate and graduate students with knowledge of ASL
⏰ Application deadline: October 18, 2026

Study abroad scholarships, including RIT Education Abroad Travel Grants, may be available.

Interested in learning more or applying? Visit the link for full program details, costs, scholarship information, and the application: https://brnw.ch/21x5JWZ

09/15/2026

ASL. Deaf culture. Baseball. Rochester.
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We spent the night at Deaf Culture Night with the Rochester Red Wings, celebrating the language, culture, and community that make Rochester’s Deaf community so special.

Take a look at how the night went, and we’ll see you next year!

09/15/2026

Can confirm: choosing RIT/NTID is kinda chic.

09/14/2026

Deaf Culture Night at ESL Ballpark with the Rochester Red Wings! ⚾
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A fun night of socializing, celebrating Deaf culture, watching baseball, and enjoying the fireworks at the end of the game. 🎆

A special highlight was our NTID Dean, Dr. Flavia Fleischer, throwing out the first pitch!

Photo credits📸: Yareliz Colon and Kiara Diaz



[Image Description: Deaf Culture Night at Rochester Red Wings Stadium was a fun evening of socializing, celebrating, and enjoying baseball together. NTID Dean Dr. Flavia Fleischer threw the ceremonial first pitch. We ended the night with a beautiful fireworks display!]

09/09/2026

Deaf Culture Night is almost here! 🤟⚾

We stopped by the Rochester Red Wings to share some signs and help get ready for Friday night’s celebration of Deaf culture, community, and baseball!

📅 Friday, Sept. 11
⏰ 6:05 p.m.
📍 ESL Ballpark

Scan the QR code in the video to reserve your seats. See you at the ballpark! 🐯⚾