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Deaf students share about their experiences at BYU

December 02, 2025 11:44 AM
When audio is low, people tend to turn up the volume. But what if getting the message across required more than turning up the speakers on a device?
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BYU advertising students win Coca-Cola Refreshing Films competition, shine spotlight on Deaf community

April 27, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU advertising students recently won the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films competition with a 20-second branded spot titled “Signs of Friendship.”
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BYU ASL Club helps students practice, connect with others

February 23, 2023 12:00 AM
The BYU ASL Club provides a place for people to belong, learn sign language and interact with others.
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Deaf BYU students prepare for masked communication during Fall Semester

August 11, 2020 12:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the deaf community in unexpected ways.
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BYU students develop businesses to improve lives, save money

August 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Korey Hocker, CEO of SignGlasses, wants to improve deaf and hard of hearing students' academic experience. (Cristina Bolaños)
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Listening through sight with American Sign Language

December 11, 2015 12:00 AM
Fingerspelling is a common communication device used in American Sign Language. Pictured here are the letters A-S-L. (Maddi Driggs)
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BYU hosts silent weekend

November 16, 2015 12:00 AM
Merriam Nemani and Tia Nero attended a silent weekend at BYU where American Sign Language speakers gathered to enjoy a weekend of signing. (Maddi Driggs)
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