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Gallaudet University President Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano Named USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year Honoree

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University announced today that its president Roberta J. "Bobbi" Cordano has been named a USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year honoree. Cordano joins Michelle Obama and several other distinguished women recognized by USA TODAY for their leadership, accomplishments, and significant impact on their communities, the nation, and the world at large. To view an American Sign Language interpretation of this press release please visit Gallaudet.

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  • Cordano Joins Michelle Obama and Other Distinguished Women Recognized by USA TODAY as Trailblazers, Champions of Change
    WASHINGTON, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University announced today that its president Roberta J.
  • "Bobbi" Cordano has been named a USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year honoree.
  • As Gallaudet University's first deaf woman and openly LGBTQ president, Cordano has been recognized as both a national honoree and the sole Washington, D.C., honoree for USA TODAY's 2023 Women of the Year celebration.
  • Beginning March 19, USA TODAY plans to feature Cordano with a special online honoree story and video segment and subsequently in its national newspaper.

APPLE CEO TIM COOK CHALLENGES GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY GRADUATES: "WHATEVER YOU DO, LEAD WITH YOUR VALUES"

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Saturday, May 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University celebrated the achievements of over 400 undergraduate and graduate students as they received their degrees during the University's 152nd Commencement ceremony in the Field House on the school's Washington, D.C. campus. Gallaudet is the only university in the world where deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing students live and learn bilingually in American Sign Language and English. To view both ceremonies please visit: Graduate Commencement Ceremony and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. 

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  • Gallaudet is the only university in the world where deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing students live and learn bilingually in American Sign Language and English.
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook, the leader of one of the world's most innovative companies, delivered the keynote address .
  • "Gallaudet has prepared you for a lifetime of discovery," said Cook.
  • The university enrolls over 1,600 students in more than 40 undergraduate majors and many master's and doctoral programs.

Gallaudet University Named No. 3 in the Nation for "Best Value Schools" in U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Colleges Rankings

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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3 "Best Value School" among national universities in the prominent 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

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  • 3 "Best Value School" among national universities in the prominent 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
  • "We are honored with this year's rankings by U.S. News & World Report," said Roberta J. Cordano, President of Gallaudet University.
  • The U.S. News & World Report Best Value Schools ranking examines academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid.
  • For more information on the national rankings please visit U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges and please visit Gallaudet University rankings for more details on Gallaudet's 2021 rankings.

Apple and Gallaudet University Partner to Advance Accessibility and Inclusion in Education

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Beginning this fall, Gallaudet University will provide all students and faculty with an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and SmartFolio for iPad Pro to support their learning and teaching.

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  • Beginning this fall, Gallaudet University will provide all students and faculty with an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and SmartFolio for iPad Pro to support their learning and teaching.
  • Reflecting Apple and Gallaudet's shared goal of greater inclusion, the collaboration also will include participation in a new Apple scholarship program for students of color with disabilities, and employment and career opportunities for Gallaudet students.
  • Furthering the university's unique bilingual mission, the initiative with Apple will provide Gallaudet students with the opportunity to design bilingual apps in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
  • "On behalf of the Gallaudet University family, I want to extend my thanks and deep appreciation to everyone at Apple," said Gallaudet University President Roberta J. Cordano.

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Glenn B. Anderson Board Chair

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Glenn B. Anderson has been named chair of the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees .

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  • WASHINGTON, July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Glenn B. Anderson has been named chair of the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees .
  • Gallaudet University president Roberta J. Cordano said: "We are pleased that Dr. Anderson is returning to the Board of Trustees as its chair at this pivotal time in our 156-year history.
  • As Chair of the Board, Dr. Anderson will lead us well with his vast expertise, wisdom and experience."
  • After graduating from Gallaudet, Anderson earned his master's degree from the University of Arizona and his doctorate from New York University, both in rehabilitation counseling.