20 U.S.C. § 4301 : US Code - Section 4301: Continuation of Gallaudet College as Gallaudet University

Search 20 U.S.C. § 4301 : US Code - Section 4301: Continuation of Gallaudet College as Gallaudet University

(a) Gallaudet University
The Gallaudet College created by an Act entitled "An Act to amend
the charter of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf, change its
name, define its corporate powers, and provide for its organization
and administration, and for other purposes", approved June 18,
1954, is continued as a body corporate under the name of Gallaudet
University. On and after August 4, 1986, Gallaudet College shall be
known as Gallaudet University and have perpetual succession and
shall have the powers and be subject to the limitations contained
in this chapter.
(b) Purpose
The purpose of Gallaudet University shall be to provide education
and training to individuals who are deaf and otherwise to further
the education of individuals who are deaf.