Check out Gallaudet news for August 2025! Transcript and links below. Subscribe to Hi5 emails: Link

[An animated Hi5 logo appears on a blue screen. Two drawn hands high five each other, while text appears below: “hifive”.]

[Tramarvious “Dee” Hosley, ’20 & G-’22 stands at the top of a short outdoor stairs on the Gallaudet campus. A lower third identifies them as a Student Success Coordinator in the Office of Student Success. Dee has close-cropped, edged black hair and wears a black, short-sleeved button-up shirt. He stands on a stone platform leading to the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs is a small road. Beyond the road are large green trees, with a paved area in the center containing a statue and benches.]

Welcome to the August 8 issue of Hi5! [An arm extends from the right side of the screen and Dee hops to high-five it.] My name is Tramarvious, AKA “Dee”. I’m your ASL signer today! Here are our Top Five news stories. In the email, click links to learn more about each story.

[During each of the following stories, the number and title appears in the top left corner.]

#1 Deaf Way Film Festival announces program

Wondering what movies will be shown at Deaf Way Film Festival? The program is available now! Highlights include a screening of Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, filmmaker panels, and dozens of amazing films by Deaf and hard of hearing creators. Get your tickets now! Don’t miss out. [Dee playfully stares at the camera.]

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#2 Christian Vogler and Greg Hlibok honored for achievements in accessibility

Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) presented four Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility. The honorees included Dr. Christian Vogler, Director of Gallaudet’s Technology Access Program (TAP). And Greg Hlibok, a member of the Deaf President Now DPN4, and current Gallaudet board member. Handwaves!

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#3 Deaf mentors serve as role models in science internship program

Did you know? Gallaudet partners with the University of Pittsburgh to offer internship programs for students interested in data science, biology, and medicine. The Accessible and Inclusive Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (AIBIDS) program recently completed its third year! More Deaf scientists, yes!

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#4 To study the brain, students put on their thinking caps

This summer, Gallaudet hosted six students for an 8-week program called the Cognitive and Education Neuroscience Training and Research Experience (CENTRE). The students had the rare opportunity to learn how to use neuroimaging devices, techniques, and software. Fascinating

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#5 Summer interns harness AI for accessibility

Gallaudet, RIT, and Cornell host an annual ten-week program focusing on accessible technology. This year, five student interns conducted fascinating research projects focused on AI accessibility. The future will be accessible!

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The next Hi5 will be Friday, September 5. Want more Gallaudet news? Follow @GallaudetU on social media. Have a story that you think would be a good fit for Hi5 or social media? Share it with us! gu.live/request. Enjoy your weekend! [Dee makes a sassy gesture.]