Check out the top five Gallaudet stories for January 2026!

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[LaToya Plummer, ‘22, Graduate Student, Deaf Studies: Cultural Studies, stands in front of a blue background. At the top right is the Gallaudet logo on a white box. On the left are decorative yellow lines. Plummer has long locks cascading past her shoulders, hoop earrings, and red lipstick. They wear a gray blazer and a red shirt.]

Welcome to the February 13 Hi5! My name is LaToya Plummer. I will sign the summary of the Top Five news stories. Want to learn more about each story?Click the links in the email or on the website.

#1 Gallaudet’s Black Student Union is still here

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Black student organizations have been a vital part of Gallaudet’s community for over 50 years! Today, the Black Student Union works hard to support students with advocacy, gatherings, and leadership development.

#2 Checking in with the Center for Black Deaf Studies

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The Center for Black Deaf Studies is now entering its sixth year! They have amazing projects planned for Black History Month and beyond, including panels, presentations, and archival work.

#3 New books on Deaf mental health spotlight Gallaudet expertise

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Mental health knowledge is more important than ever. Gallaudet Press is launching a timely new book series that addresses mental health in the deaf and hard of hearing community. The series will feature many Gallaudet researchers.

#4 Alumnus Tim Albert builds connections everywhere he goes

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Gallaudet alum Tim Albert has used his social work degrees to create connections at deaf schools all over the United States! Today, he works as the Student Life Team Director at NTID.

#5 In memoriam: Dr. Ronald Eugene Sutcliffe

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Dr. Ronald Eugene Sutcliffe was a longtime professor and Dean for the Gallaudet School of Business. During his career, he inspired many successful deaf and hard of hearing business owners and professionals.

The next Hi5 will be sent on March 6. For more news, follow @GALLAUDETU on social media. Have a wonderful weekend!