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Women’s basketball team wins United East championship;  Congressman visits Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center; Psychology expert raises awareness about autism in deaf children; Associate Professor spotlights Deaf Liberation Theology; Debate team members win debut at international tournament

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Top 5 News Posts

Women’s basketball team wins United East championship 

Thanks to a buzzer-beating shot from senior Raj Guettler, the Gallaudet women’s basketball team captured the United East Conference championship in overtime! Raj also scored her 1,000th point as a Bison during the game. The team now advances to the Division III Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament. Go Bison!

Watch the Division III Tournament Game

Cheer on the Bison when they play at NYU on March 7 at 7:30pm! Join the watch party on campus or watch online. Follow @GallaudetBison to keep up to date on the latest.

Congressman visits Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center

In February, Representative Mark Takano visited the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child Resilience Center (DHHCRC) at Gallaudet. He learned about the amazing work that DHHCRC is doing to bring trauma-informed mental health care to deaf children. Read the story to find out more!

Psychology expert raises awareness about autism in deaf children

Dr. Danielle Previ, G-’15 & PhD ’18, is a leading figure in supporting deaf and hard of hearing children with autism. She co-authored a guide to help identify autism in deaf children, and recently gave the keynote presentation at a national conference. Learn more in the article below!

Associate Professor spotlights Deaf Liberation Theology

Associate Professor Dr. Kirk VanGilder is co-organizing a symposium on Deaf Liberation Theology, which shares themes with Deafhood and disability rights. The symposium will look back at the history of Deaf Liberation Theology and discuss how it could be used in the present.

Debate team members win debut at international tournament

For the first time ever, newcomers on the Gallaudet debate team won their debut tournament appearance! Hiruni Hewapathiranage-Mayadunne and Nicole Hicks secured the novice championship trophy at the Transatlantic Dialogues for Future Leaders. They beat out top students from universities around the US and Europe. Way to go!

Notable News

2025 State of the University Address by President Roberta Cordano

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Upcoming Events

Gallaudet Dance Company

Family Reunion: Celebrating 70 Years of Dance | March 28-29

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Careers at Gallaudet

Spotlight: Director, Clerc Center Academic Programs

• The Director of Academic Programs provides leadership for the instructional programs for an elementary school that serves Deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through 8th grade.

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