May 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 graduates! RIT/NTID families are truly proud of their accomplishments. Whether students plan to continue their education or start their career, RIT/NTID is excited to see the impact they will make in the world and on their alma mater. 

Julia Resciniti knew she wanted to go to RIT and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf since she was in sixth grade. Now, after fast-tracking her undergraduate education, she is confident she made the right choice.

Resciniti, who is graduating from RIT with a bachelor’s degree in history, is set to begin the next phase of her education at Syracuse University College of Law this fall. Her goal is to leverage her expertise in history to become a disability lawyer and policy advocate.

“What I liked most about the history program here is that it has a lot of Deaf and disability studies courses where you can work with NTID’s Liberal Studies Department,” said Resciniti, from Pittsburgh. “Those classes really helped me understand the cultural and historical backgrounds of the communities that I would like to work with in my future career.” 

Learn more as Resciniti pursues her path to law school.

RIT/NTID hosted the annual academic awards luncheon to celebrate the achievements, dedication, and hard work of students. From classroom and labs to leadership, research, and creative work, these students continue to make an incredible impact across the campus at RIT/NTID.

Congratulations to all this year’s award recipients! RIT/NTID is very proud of these students’ accomplishments and is excited for what lies ahead.

Congratulations to the 2026 Student Leadership Award winners! Each year, RIT honors students’ dedication to leadership, service, and campus engagement. These awards include Community Impact Awards, Excellence in Student Life Awards, and Legacy Leader Awards.

This year’s 2026 recipients are:

Legacy Leader Award: Talayeh Delis (biomedical sciences)
This award is presented to students who have shown great leadership and are leaving a legacy behind at RIT or in the Rochester community.

Excellence in Student Life Award: Kierstin Delk (ASL-English Interpretation)
This award honors undergraduate students who balance academic success and engagement.

Congratulations to students on completing a successful academic year! RIT/NTID wants to wish all our hardworking students and supportive parents a joyful, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. If your students are staying on the RIT campus to pursue co-ops, internships, or taking summer classes, encourage them to take advantage of resources available to them. RIT/NTID can’t wait to welcome students back refreshed and ready for another exciting academic year! 

NTID Parent News will return in August. We look forward to reconnecting with you in the fall semester!

To stay in touch with other parents and up to date on current events, join our Facebook group for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing and interpreting students at RIT/NTID! More resources are available on the NTID Parents and Families page. Other resources also are available on the RIT Parents and Families page.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Loriann Macko, Director of NTID Alumni and Constituent Relations, at Loriann.Macko@rit.edu.

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