Gallaudet University was created on 1864-04-08.
Sophia Gallaudet was the widow of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, and mother of Edward Miner Gallaudet, who started Gallaudet University for the deaf. Sophia Gallaudet became the University's first school matron. Source: Gallaudet University website
Gallaudet College was named after the first superintendent Edward Miner Gallaudet.
Abraham Lincoln in 1864 signed the charter for Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University for the Deaf opened in 1864, and it wasn't until 1988 that the university appointed its first deaf president, I. King Jordan. This means there was a span of 124 years between the university's founding and the appointment of a deaf president. The event sparked significant activism within the deaf community, leading to the "Deaf President Now" movement.
Gallaudet University's motto is 'Ephphatha'.
Gallaudet University Press was created in 1980.
The Deaf President Now (DPN) protest at Gallaudet University lasted for a week, from March 6 to March 13, 1988. The protest was led by Gallaudet students, faculty, staff, and alumni, demanding that a deaf president be appointed, rather than a hearing president. The protest ultimately resulted in the appointment of the university's first deaf president, I. King Jordan.
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I. King Jordan was the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, a deaf college, in 1988. His deafness was caused by a motorcycle accident at age twenty-one.
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The first deaf president of Gallaudet University was Dr. I. King Jordan, who was appointed in 1988. His presidency marked a significant moment in the history of the university, as it was a landmark achievement for the Deaf community, emphasizing the importance of deaf leadership in deaf education. Dr. Jordan's appointment followed a pivotal student-led protest advocating for a deaf president, which underscored the need for representation and empowerment within the institution.
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