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Apr 04, 2022

New ASL Short Film Shot In D.C. Features ‘CODA’ Star And Gallaudet Alum Daniel Durant

‘Millstone,’ a new dark thriller filmed in D.C., was shot entirely in ASL. But according to director Peter Kimball, that’s not the point.

Jan 19, 2021

Gallaudet Student Charged For Allegedly Trying To Storm U.S. Capitol With Taser

Gallaudet University student Vitali GossJankowski was shown on video holding a Taser, which police believe could have been used in an attack against a D.C. police officer.

Jul 28, 2020

Howard University Joins American, Georgetown, Catholic and GWU In Backtracking Reopening Plans

Four D.C. universities have canceled in-person classes following an uptick in COVID-19 cases locally and nationwide.

Jul 24, 2020

New Netflix Documentary Series ‘Deaf U’ Stars Gallaudet University Students

The series will consist of eight episodes that are about 20 minutes long each and will premiere October 9.

Jul 02, 2020

D.C. Universities Plan For An Unpredictable Fall As Coronavirus Cases Surge Nationwide

“You should assume everywhere you go, every room you’re in, every surface you touch, is infectious,” a public health expert says of students’ return to campus.

Jun 15, 2020

D.C. College Students Are Pushing For Fewer Police On Campus

Students at American University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University and Catholic University of America have all written to their schools asking for on-campus police reforms.

Aug 15, 2018

This Deaf-Owned Brewery Is The First Of Its Kind On The East Coast

Hyattsville’s Streetcar 82 Brewing Co. is the East Coast’s first fully deaf-owned and -operated brewery, run by three Gallaudet University grads.

Sep 26, 2016

Gallaudet Celebrates The First Deaf Woman To Serve As Its President

Roberta Cordano, the college’s 11th president, began her reign in January.

Jan 08, 2013

Gallaudet Administrator Reinstated After Same-Sex Marriage Referendum Imbroglio

Gallaudet University has reinstated the administrator that was placed on leave last year after it was revealed that she signed a petition to put same-sex marriage on the Maryland ballot.

Oct 18, 2012

Gallaudet Wants Ad Featuring Suspended Administrator Taken Down

Gallaudet University wants a group opposing same-sex marriage to stop citing a suspended administrator in a campaign ad.

 
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