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Gallaudet University announced on October 15, 2015, that it has selected four finalists to compete in the second stage of its international design competition to select an architectural firm for its 6th Street development project.Established in 1864, Gallaudet University is the world's only liberal arts...

Joel Silberstein, '70, made his first gift to Gallaudet University in 1975.He has not stopped since. "Giving back to Gallaudet makes me feel good," he said. However, Silberstein felt that he needed to do more, especially for young members of the South Carolina deaf and...

Andrew Foster, '54 & H-'70, one of Gallaudet's most revered graduates, spent much of his life working to empower deaf people in Africa with educational opportunities, leading to the establishment of over 30 schools for the deaf. Foster's legacy lives on as many, including Gallaudet...

Dawn Jani Birley, '99, was honored as the 2015 Riksteatern's Artist of the Year, a prestigious acting award in Sweden, for her performance in the leading role of When Winter Stars Shine Here.  Birley became the first deaf person to receive this honor. The Riksteatern recognized...

The great works of Shakespeare have been studied and performed in schools around the country for generations, celebrated in annual festivals, analyzed by scholars around the globe, and even used by jails to reduce recidivism rates. Within the deaf community, Shakespeare has had a treasured...

This press release was issued by Telly Awards.Washington, DC - April 27, 2016 - The Telly Awards has named Gallaudet University as a Bronze winner in the 37th Annual Telly Awards for their piece titled 60 Years of Gallaudet Dance Company. With over 13,000 entries...

The great works of Shakespeare have been studied and performed in schools around the country for generations, celebrated in annual festivals, analyzed by scholars around the globe, and even used by jails to reduce recidivism rates. Within the deaf community, Shakespeare has had a treasured...

Before 2014, only one artist residency program in the world was considered "deaf-friendly," an opportunity available at the Siena Art Institute in Siena, Italy. However, thanks to the diligent efforts of Cynthia Weitzel E-'88, the Deaf Artist Residency Program at the Anderson Center in Red...

Mpox (formely knnwn as Monkeypox) is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which is not related to chickenpox. The 2022 outbreak did not originate from monkeys and is spread primarily between people through close contact such as direct physical contact with infected skin...