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Global human rights leader Yohei Sasakawa and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Nyle DiMarco to deliver Gallaudet University Commencement addresses, receive honorary degrees
Gallaudet University, the world’s leading university for deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing students, has announced the commencement speakers for its 156th Commencement ceremony, scheduled for May 15, 2026. Yohei Sasakawa, Honorary Chair of The…
April 17, 2026
Alumnus Emilio Insolera stars in Netflix hit film
Gallaudet alumnus and actor Emilio Insolera, ’03, stars in Feel My Voice, a new Italian film that features authentic deaf roles. The film was released worldwide on Netflix on April 3. It is available to…
April 16, 2026
Where Gallaudet stands at the intersection of sign language and artificial intelligence
What does the future hold for sign language and artificial intelligence? No one knows for sure, but at the inaugural SLxAI Summit in Boston this week, a group of researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs is trying…
April 15, 2026
Gallaudet center advances access to care for Deaf communities
A patient is presented with a series of documents in dense English text. A rushed doctor may or may not explain how a preventive screening will benefit her health. Finance and insurance details aren’t quite…
April 15, 2026
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#1 Alums Melody and Russell Stein swim with the Sharks
Alumni Melody and Russ Stein recently appeared on Shark Tank to pitch their family business! Learn more about their story and how they support Gallaudet’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (GIEI).
#2 National Academic Bowl celebrates 30 years of fostering deaf excellence
Every year, over 250 deaf and hard of hearing high school students come to Gallaudet for the National Academic Bowl! Under the leadership of alumni and former competitor Casey Johnson-Pasqua, the popular tournament is still going strong after 30 years.
#3 Idaly Pacheco proves the power of perseverance
Social work major Idaly Pacheco has come a long way since arriving at Gallaudet! Her amazing journey shows the power of perseverance and the amazing growth that students experience at Gallaudet.
#4 Graduating seniors reflect on their favorite classes and professors
Commencement 2026 is right around the corner! We asked some of our graduating students to reflect on their time on campus. They shared insights about their favorite teachers, classes, and Gallaudet memories.
#5 Alum Dx. Rafa’s research bolsters change in the Philippines
Alumni Rafael Domingo, known as Dx. Rafa, studied linguistics at Gallaudet under the World Deaf Leadership scholarship. Today, their linguistic research and advocacy is creating positive changes in the Philippines.
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