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From time to time, we received visitors in the Museum whose family members were alumni of Gallaudet College.  Naturally, the visitors were curious about the experiences those ancestors had on campus, so after gathering what they knew about the person, I would do a short...

The Ford and Mellon Foundations announced on July 17 their 2024 Disability Futures Fellows. Three of the 20 honorees are deaf, and one is a Gallaudet University graduate.  In its introduction to the Disability Futures program, the Ford Foundation writes, “The stories we tell and...

Jay Korff, a reporter with WJLA Channel 7, the ABC affiliate in the Washington metropolitan area, received a Regional Emmy for his story, History Hidden No More, which aired in February 2023. Korff was honored during the 66th Regional Emmy Awards ceremony on June 22...

Rare is the master's degree student who comes to Gallaudet for five years. The norm for master’s degree program completion is two years; three if one is also pursuing a specialist degree, as was the case for students in our school psychology program in the...

The first cohort of students to earn a Master of Science in Accessible Human-Centered Computing (AHCC) from Gallaudet walked the stage at Commencement last month. This summer, they are taking the next steps in their careers, starting positions at major companies where they will be influencing the future of technology. “Deaf and hard of hearing people have long solved accessibility problems in response to community demand. This program provides DHH people with the training and tools to do so,” says Dr. Raja Kushalnagar, who co-directs the program with Dr. Christian Vogler.

Gallaudet University is private property and a popular media destination. Our 99-acre campus includes late 1800s-era buildings in the National Register of Historic Places as well as modern buildings designed with DeafSpace principles. Filming on our campus is welcome but requires prior permission from University...

The Gallaudet University Athletics Department announced on May 6 the addition of three new sports: men’s volleyball, women’s STUNT, and women’s triathlon, beginning in 2024-2025.  Athletic Director Warren Keller, ’11, states that "Gallaudet is always committed to investing our resources to aim for equality in...