NTID History
Serving as NTID’s current president since 2011, this alumnus is committed to fostering student success and advancing NTID’s mission.
Who is Dr. Gerard Buckley?
These two colors are the primary colors in RIT's branding.
What is RIT Orange and White?
This fairly new RIT staff member hails from California, has lived in over 4 different U.S. cities, and can often be found hitting the gym.
Who is Dylan Hinks?
In 1864, this U.S. president signed a bill establishing Gallaudet University, the first federally chartered university for the Deaf.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This Deaf actress starred in the Oscar-nominated film Children of a Lesser God, earning widespread recognition for her powerful performance.
Who is Marlee Matlin?
This U.S. President signed the law creating NTID in 1965.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This font is the primary substitute for Neue Haas Grotesk in RIT’s branding when unavailable on certain devices.
What is Arial?
This RIT colleague’s first job was changing tires at "UNEEDA Tire," has played with the Penfield Symphony for 23 years, and had a grandfather who ran a speakeasy during Prohibition—entertaining some surprising guests.
Who is Donald Feigel?
This school, founded in 1817, was the first permanent school for the Deaf in the U.S.
What is the American School for the Deaf?
In the 2021 film CODA, this Deaf actor portrays the father of a hearing-impaired girl and is known for his powerful performances in both film and television.
Who is Troy Kotsur?
NTID officially opened its doors to students in this year.
What is 1968?
This element is always included in all logo lockups to unify the RIT brand across colleges and departments.
What is the RIT lettermark?
From New York's Mohawk Valley, this trivia-loving RIT colleague has handmade christening gowns for eight babies and is fascinated by octopuses.
Who is Susan "Suzi" Murad?
This 1988 event, marked by a protest at Gallaudet University, led to the appointment of the first Deaf president in the institution's history.
What is Deaf President Now (DPN)?
This model, actor, and winner of America's Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars has become a prominent advocate for the Deaf community.
Who is Nyle DiMarco?
NTID’s inaugural class began with this number of students.
This iconic mark must remain unaltered and is widely associated with RIT’s athletic identity.
What is the Tiger spirit mark?
This Midwest-born RIT colleague shares a birthday with their brother (5 years apart), has fake front teeth from a 3rd-grade fall, and once competed in a karate tournament with no training.
Who is Joshua Bloodworth?
This Frenchman, known as the "Apostle of the Deaf in America," co-founded the first permanent school for the Deaf in the U.S.
Who is Laurent Clerc?
This Deaf actor, comedian, and NTID alum is known for his role in the film Baby Driver and his advocacy for the Deaf community in entertainment.
Who is C.J. Jones?
This individual served as the first director of NTID, guiding the institution through its early years starting in the late 1960's.
Who is Dr. D. Robert Frisina?
This is RIT’s current brand platform statement that highlights innovation and the university’s forward-thinking mindset.
What is "On to Something"?
This colleague, who once built a kayak at 16 and has spent two nights in an igloo they helped build. They also come from a city 8,600 feet closer to the stars.
Who is Jorge Samper?
This Deaf man became the first Deaf person to earn a PhD, achieving the milestone in 1921 from the University of Chicago.
Who is Harry Lang?
This actor, best known for portraying the Hulk in the 1970s TV series, is also Deaf, having lost most of his hearing due to a childhood illness.
Who is Lou Ferrigno?