Gallaudet University

I. King Jordan

From 1864 to 1988 all of the presidents of Gallaudet University were hearing men. Who was the first Deaf man to become president of Gallaudet University?

Gallaudet football starting using the huddle as a way to secretly communicate before the start of each play.

Gallaudet is proud of it's football team for doing something that has had a lasting impact on all of football. What did they do?

The Buff and Blue

Gallaudet's newspaper's name is based on the University's colors. What is the newspaper called?

Edward Miner Gallaudet

The man who created the first school for the Deaf in America had a hearing son who went on to become the first president of the first (and only) four-year liberal arts college for the Deaf in the world. What Gallaudet University's first president's name?

Washington D.C.

Where is Gallaudet located?

Abraham Lincoln signed the charter in 1864.

Which U.S. President signed the charter to establish the first (and only) four-year liberal arts college for the Deaf? In what year did he do this?

The Bison

What is Gallaudet University's mascot?