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November 2026

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CAMPUS NEWS

A photo of three college students smiling for the camera. Each student is wearing a sweatshirt that reads “Gallaudet University”. The two students on the left and right are wearing yellow sweatshirts. The student in the middle wears a gray sweatshirt. In the background are festival rents and a tree.

Homecoming 2026 brings the Bison spirit

During this year’s Homecoming, generations of Bison came together to celebrate our shared history, culture, and community. We’ve collected some of the best pictures so you can relive the magic! Read more

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

A photo of a college graduate in a black robe and cap, smiling for the camera with the Washington Monument in the far background against a blue sky. At the bottom in the distance is a row of green trees. The graduate’s robe is open to show a white shirt and red necklace of Indigenous design.

Vergena Chee is curating a legacy of her own

Alum Vergena Chee is a teacher at Phoenix Day School for the Deaf. Her amazing journey as an Indigenous Deaf person serves as inspiration for her students and other deaf people in America. Read more

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

A photo of two nurses in t-shirts and scrub bottoms, smiling for the camera. They stand outside of two large screens. The screen on the left has another person connected through a virtual call. On the right screen is a slide with the title “Breaking Barriers: Deaf Nurses in Healthcare Panel”.

Deaf nurses turn setbacks into success and pave the way for future students

Deaf healthcare professionals are on the rise! Gallaudet alums Britny Bensman and Bethany "Bebe" Baker have found success as nurses. At a student event, they shared their persistence in the face of challenges, what drives them to do the work they do, and advice for future nurses. Read more

GLOBAL GALLAUDET

A photo of a large group of people standing behind and holding a large banner. The banner is light blue with white text and logos. The text is in Greek and English. The English text reads “Declaring Deaf People’s Humanity”. Below are five logos and the number 75. The people all wear blue shirts.

Decades of global advocacy and partnership: Gallaudet and the World Federation of the Deaf

The World Federation of the Deaf has been uplifting deaf and hard of hearing people across the globe for 75 years! Gallaudet and WFD have a long history of partnership, with the mutual goal of advancing the rights and visibility of the worldwide deaf community. Read more