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July 1, 2026
Gallaudet University Athletics Unveils New Partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS
WASHINGTON – Gallaudet University Athletics announced today that it has entered into a new multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS, making BSN Sports the exclusive supplier of Nike uniforms, apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for the university's 18 varsity and five club sports programs.
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June 30, 2026
Remembering Ida Gray Hampton, the first Black Deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet
Ida Gray Hampton during her Gallaudet years. | Gallaudet Archives Ida Gray Hampton, ’57, the first Black Deaf woman to graduate from Gallaudet College, passed away on May 19, 2026 in Kissimmee, Florida. She was 90 years old. Following her historic graduation from Gallaudet, Hampton...
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June 30, 2026
Five Gallaudet teams recognized with 2025-26 United East Team Academic Awards
LATHAM, N.Y. - Gallaudet University had five teams earn 2025-26 Team Academic Awards as announced by the United East Conference.
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June 29, 2026
Gallaudet places 55 student-athletes on the 2026 United East Winter & Spring All-Academic Team
LATHAM, N.Y. – Gallaudet University placed 55 student-athletes on the 2026 United East Conference Winter and Spring All-Academic Team as announced by the conference.
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June 25, 2026
2026 Gallaudet University men’s soccer schedule announced
WASHINGTON – Gallaudet University men's soccer head coach Jay Shaw, who is entering his sixth season, has announced the upcoming 2026 schedule. The schedule features 14 games, including eight United East conference games. The schedule also features seven home games and seven road games for...
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June 24, 2026
ASL Signbank: New book explores a way to make signed words stay
Linguistics Professor Dr. Julie Hochgesang has just published her book, ASL Signbank through Cambridge University Press’ Cambridge Elements (Sign Language Series). Readers can experience the online version for free until July 3rd. Here, take a peek into Hochgesang’s intellectual and personal labor of love, which...
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June 24, 2026
Clerc Center’s Model Secondary School for the Deaf Celebrates graduating Class of 2026
The Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD) proudly celebrated the Class of 2026 on June 12, 2026. The group of 53 graduates left a lasting mark on the MSSD with their perseverance, leadership, and strong sense of community. Among the graduating class, 41 seniors...
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June 17, 2026
AHCP program’s power showcased at inaugural DeafTech Conference
Gallaudet University's Accessible Human-Centered Computing and Policy (AHCP) program made a landmark showing in May at DeafTech 2026, the world's first dedicated international conference on Deaf technologies. Researchers, technologists, advocates, and policymakers from across the globe gathered at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) in...
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June 8, 2026
Thirteen Gallaudet students win Gilman Scholarships in record application year
Gallaudet University students earned Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships at an historic rate this year, with thirteen students selected for funding to study abroad in Ghana, France, and Italy this summer. Students submitted 33 Gilman applications, the highest number in Gallaudet’s history, and the acceptance...
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June 5, 2026
Seven distinguished faculty members receive emeritus honors for years of scholarship and service
Commencement not only sent the Class of 2026 out into the world, but it also recognized a group of retired professors who have helped shape Gallaudet into the remarkable institution it is today. These seven faculty members, all giants in their respective fields who have...
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