NTID Alumni Association

09/01/2026

A new exhibition is coming to The Street soon - to spotlight some of the traditions and stories that make RIT/NTID special!🧡

From captioned movie nights in the 80’s to Apple Fest in the 90’s and Tiger Fest in the 2000’s…we want to know about YOUR favorite tradition at NTID!

Have photos, memories, or stories to share? We’d love to spotlight them in the exhibition!

Message us to learn more and find out how you can contribute!

08/26/2026

🎃 Join us for Deaf Culture Day at Stokoe Farms on Saturday, September 26!

Spend the day enjoying all that Stokoe Farms has to offer while we celebrate Deaf culture and honor the legacy of Dr. William Stokoe, a pioneering linguist and educator whose work helped advance the recognition of American Sign Language.

🍂 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Stokoe Farms, 656 South Road, Scottsville, NY

RIT/NTID students, staff, faculty, alums, and retirees can purchase discounted admission for $16.99 (regularly $28.99).

The day includes more than 40 activities, live animal shows, the “America 250” corn maze, and more. At 3 p.m., we’ll gather for a special celebration of Dr. Stokoe featuring brief remarks and the dedication of a commemorative plaque. Complimentary c***r, donuts, coffee, and water will be available during the celebration.

🎟️ Get your discounted tickets: https://brnw.ch/21x5dYr

We hope you’ll join us for a special day of Deaf culture, community, and celebration! 🧡

08/26/2026

What does the future of RIT/NTID look like through the eyes of its new dean?

In the latest episode of In Focus, alum Blake Nitko sits down with Dr. Flavia Fleischer, the new dean of NTID, for a conversation about her journey, her approach to leadership, and her vision for students, faculty, staff, and the future of our community.

Get to know Dr. Fleischer and hear what she’s most excited about as she begins this new chapter at RIT/NTID.

▶️ Watch the full conversation: https://brnw.ch/21x5ekH

Meet NTID's New Dean: Dr. Flavia Fleischer!We're thrilled to welc...

08/24/2026

⚾ Deaf Culture Night is back!

Join RIT/NTID and the Rochester Red Wings for the seventh annual Deaf Culture Night on Friday, September 11, at ESL Ballpark!
Come cheer on the Red Wings as they take on the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and enjoy a night celebrating Deaf culture and community.

The evening will feature:
🤟 A silent inning
🤟 The National Anthem and “God Bless America” performed in ASL
🤟 ASL interpreters throughout the stadium
🎆 Post-game fireworks!

RIT/NTID students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, families, and friends are all welcome.

📅 Friday, September 11
⚾ First pitch: 6:05 p.m.

🎟️ Discounted tickets available, scan the QR codes on the flyer to sit with the RIT/NTID community or choose your own seats.

See you at the ballpark! 🧡



[Image Description: Image description: Promotional flyer for the seventh annual Rochester Red Wings Deaf Culture Night on September 11, 2026, featuring a baseball player signing the letter “L” on the field and event and ticket information below.]

08/24/2026

Adebola Desalu, former board president of the NTID Alumni Association, interviews NTID President Caroline Solomon, who reflects on her first academic year at RIT/NTID.

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08/20/2026

Alumni of North Carolina had a great time recently gathering at Mustang Charlie's, a unique diner outside of Raleigh. Thanks to all who showed up - it was great networking, catching up, and sharing news from RIT/NTID! 🐯

08/18/2026

From interpreting to mentoring to organizational leadership, Rebecca DeSantis ’10 has built a career centered on community and creating accessible communication.

Rebecca credits her RIT/NTID education, faculty mentors, and experiences in the interpreting program with giving her the foundation and confidence to pursue opportunities far beyond what she initially imagined.

Today, she serves as associate director of RGC Access in New Mexico, where she helps support and mentor the next generation of interpreters.

Read Rebecca’s story and see where her RIT/NTID journey has taken her:
https://brnw.ch/21x51oH

NTID AlumniNews August 4, 2026 Jamaal Brown RIT/NTID alum credits interpreting education for opportunities in management and leadership RIT/NTID alum Rebecca DeSantis ’10 credits NTID’s American Sign Language and Interpretating Education program for helping her build the confidence, foundation, ...

07/15/2026

A few more recent alumni gatherings that pulled together our Tiger community - the ADARA conference in Salt Lake City and an alumni event in Denver, Colorado. Thanks to all who attended, and those who helped host!! 🐯

07/03/2026

It’s been great seeing everyone at the NAD conference in San Francisco!!! Thanks to those of you who showed up early today for our alumni gathering. All of our Tigers will be out in full force to cheer on the RIT/NTID College Bowl team tonight! Let’s go Tigers! 🐯 🧡

07/02/2026

Congratulations to the new NTID Alumni Association Executive Board members – Megan (Albertz) Gonzela, Jason Wagner, and Timothy Beatty. Looking forward to working with the new executive committee leaders as they strengthen alumni connection, encourage engagement, and support a community of over 10,000 RIT/NTID graduates.

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NTID AlumniNews July 2, 2026 Jamaal Brown NTIDAA Welcomes New and Returning Executive Committee Leaders From left to right: Megan (Albertz) Gonzalez ’15, ’18, Jason Wagner ’05, ’08, and Timothy Beatty ’80. The NTID Alumni Association is pleased to announce its new and returning Board of Di...