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[The Gallaudet Today logo appears on the upper right corner of the screen. On the bottom right corner is the Gallaudet University logo.]

[Norma Moran stands in a large, old-fashioned room. Moran has dark hair down to their shoulders and glasses. They wear a light pink t-shirt that reads, “Bison Wear Pink,” with the Gallaudet Athletics logo at the bottom. Visible in the background are a tall, narrow brick wall to the left of Moran, and a descending stairwell to the right.]

[Lower thirds identify Moran as the Student Success and Family Engagement Manager for Academic & Career Success.]

Happy you’re here today! I’m Norma. I am the Student Success and Family Engagement Manager here at Gallaudet. I will sign a summary of the latest Gallaudet news. Ready?

Gallaudet alums help set a new standard for accessible storytelling at two landmark museums

Gallaudet alumni are making the world more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing people!

This past summer, 2 new museums opened: the Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago, and the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C.

Both museums have video exhibits with ASL signers. Alumni Storm Smith worked with each museum. She led teams with many deaf members including 9 other Gallaudet alums! The teams included signers, ASL coaches, and production assistants.

Great work, everyone!

Redesigned Honors Program fosters a love of learning in students

The Gallaudet Honors Program recently finished an exciting redesign! The redesign includes a new curriculum for students who want an advanced academic challenge. It includes capstone classes, where students do independent research and develop their own project.

Honors students will continue to work closely with our amazing Gallaudet teachers to study, grow, learn, and thrive!

Jason Quezada has learned to seize every opportunity

Jason Quezada is a student majoring in Social Work. Before coming to Gallaudet, he worked at deaf institutes in New York City for ten years.

Now he’s working toward his goal of a B.A. in Social Work. He wants to research and develop policy to help deaf children and their families. Great job, Jason!

Counseling professor’s dedication to advocacy and justice reaches beyond the classroom

Dr. Gabriel Lomas is a Counseling Professor. He has many years of experience in clinical work, advocacy, research, and education. He recently received an important award from ADARA, the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association,  recognizing his continuing commitment to justice for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Thank you, Dr. Lomas, for supporting our community! 

Homecoming 2026

It’s October. You know what that means. Gallaudet Homecoming! October 14 to 18. Here on the Gallaudet campus.

We have many different events for our alumni and students to gather, meet each other, mingle, and have fun. Class reunions will allow alumni to catch up with each other. And you can watch football, women’s volleyball, and soccer games. Fun!

And we’re thrilled to announce a new Family Weekend! Families of current students can come and experience Gallaudet Homecoming. It will happen October 16 to 18. For more information, look on our website.

Go Bison!

Performing Arts: Alcestis 2020

Gallaudet Performing Arts is hosting a new show called Alcestis 2020. The story is based on Greek tragedy, and set during the pandemic. Fascinating!

The show opens late October through early November. Here on the Gallaudet campus. Get your tickets online!

Want to learn more about each story and event?

Visit the Gallaudet website.

Like this? [points at shirt] It’s available at the Bison Shop. On campus and online.

See you, Gallaudet!

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