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The story of our country's deaf and hard of hearing cultural community is an important part of the larger narrative that is United States history. Since Gallaudet University was founded in 1864 by an act of Congress, the University has served as the unofficial conservator...

Explore Gallaudet University's technology policies on prohibited activities. Learn about guidelines to ensure a safe and respectful digital environment for all.

The American with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008 (ADAA) was a response to interpretations of the original test of the ADA. The ADAA clarified those views of the original legislation where they might be seen as limiting the rights of persons with disabilities. The ADAA:...

President Edward Miner Gallaudet stressed in his 1878 annual report to Congress the need for an athletic facility. Congress appropriated funds sufficient to lay the foundation, and famed architect Frederick Withers designed it. Additional funds from Congress were provided, and the gymnasium was completed in...

Explore Gallaudet University's commitment to diversity through our comprehensive guidelines and statement, fostering an inclusive environment for all students.

Discover Gallaudet University's visitor housing options, offering comfortable accommodations and convenient amenities for guests. Explore your stay today!

Discover how to support Gallaudet University Archives through donations. Learn about the impact of your contributions and help preserve our rich history today!

Discover Gallaudet University's Phase One of The Gallaudet Promise, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing education and accessibility for all students.

In the summer of 2013, the Gallaudet University Foundation released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Sixth Street properties to developers. The RFQ presented a multilayered and ambitious vision for the Sixth Street properties, drawing upon three sources: the DC Office of Planning's Florida...

Dr. Kathy Jankowski, ’80, wrote a book, Agatha Tiegel Hanson: Our Places in the Sun, a biography of the first woman to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gallaudet. “Barely fifteen years old in 1888, Agatha Tiegel entered the nation's only college for deaf...