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On this Date ... Murder at Gally
It was on this day in 2001 (Feb 1), Joseph Mesa, Jr. murdered Benjamin Varner in his Gallaudet dorm room. Mesa stabbed his classmate more...
Feb 11 min read


Happy Birthday, Thomas Gallaudet!
Thomas Gallaudet was born on this day (Dec. 10) in 1787. Birthplace - Philadelphia Family - Oldest of 12 children College - Attended Yale...
Dec 10, 20241 min read

Getting to Know Greg Hlibok
Greg Hlibok first entered the national spotlight when he was elected president of the Student Body Government at Gallaudet University...
Oct 4, 20241 min read

On this date: The First Gallaudet University President Died
Edward Miner Gallaudet served as president (1864–1910) of the school that would become Gallaudet University. Edward was the youngest of...
Sep 26, 20241 min read

On this Date: Sentenced to Life in Prison
It was on this date (July 10) in 2002 that a District of Columbia judge sentenced Joseph Mesa, Jr. to life without the possibility of...
Jul 10, 20241 min read

Deaf actress dies on this date
One of the first deaf actresses to have a major role on a TV series died on this day (April 22, 2015) in Fremont, California. CBS Photo...
Apr 22, 20241 min read

On this date in 1864
It was on this date, April 8, 1864, that President Abraham Lincoln signed the charter to establish Gallaudet University.
Apr 8, 20241 min read


This day in history: DPN
It was 36 years ago today (March 13, 1988) that the Deaf President Now movement succeeded. It happened when I King Jordan became the...
Mar 13, 20241 min read

Video of graduation for Black Deaf students at Gallaudet—70 years later
They were denied diplomas six decades earlier and now the school is apologizing. image from ABC News video Five of the six students who...
Jul 23, 20231 min read

The National Deaf Life Museum
DC's FOX-5 takes you to a unique museum on the campus of Gallaudet University. image from FOX-5 video report It offers many stories about...
Apr 15, 20231 min read

An Interview with Roberta Cordano
Roberta Cordano said she works to advance equality for deaf people every day in her role at Gallaudet University. ABC News spoke with...
Mar 30, 20231 min read

Apple CEO gives Gallaudet's commencement address
Tim Cook addressed the Gallaudet University Class of 2022 on Friday. image from GallaudetU video He told graduating students: “I have one...
May 14, 20221 min read

Gallaudet Moves Classes Online
Classes at Gallaudet University are now remote until the semester ends Saturday (May 7) as covid cases rise. The number of coronavirus...
May 2, 20221 min read

College Interpreting Program Awarded more than Two Million
The Idaho State University sign language interpreting program is getting a federal grant of $2.1 million. image: Elizabeth Schniedewind...
Apr 30, 20221 min read

Apple CEO Tim Cook will deliver Gallaudet's commencement address
Cook will speak to the school's graduating class in Washington, D.C. on Friday, May 13. image from Apple.com Gallaudet President Roberta...
Apr 16, 20221 min read


This day in history: DPN
It was 33 years ago today (March 13, 1988) that the Deaf President Now movement succeeded. It happened when I King Jordan became the...
Mar 13, 20221 min read

The first deaf woman to lead a US college or university
Jane Fernandes became the first deaf woman to lead a U.S. college or university when she took the position at North Carolina's Guilford...
Oct 29, 20211 min read

Change for Gally teams
The athletic conference that includes many Gallaudet University teams is changing names. The North East Athletic Conference is becoming...
Aug 13, 20211 min read

How would you like to be able to find deaf-friendly businesses by tapping on your phone?
Gallaudet University is offering new guides related to the school for Apple Maps that will connect users to the deaf community. Among the...
May 12, 20211 min read

Former State Commissioner sues for wrongful termination
Steven Florio is suing the administration of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker because Florio was fired from his position as head of...
Apr 23, 20211 min read