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The following are diplomas granted to Gallaudet University graduate and undergraduate students and signed by United States President George W. Bush, who was president from 2001 until 2009.

Diplomas were also signed by Gallaudet University President I. King Jordan, ’70, who was president from 1988 until 2006. Robert R. Davila, ’53, succeeded Jordan in 2007.

U.S. President

Gallaudet Presidents

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

2001-2009

I. King Jordan

I. King Jordan, ’70

1988-2006

Robert R. Davila

Robert R. Davila, ’53

2007-2009

2002

Kimberly Thornsberry Diploma

Kimberly Thornsberry

Kimberly Thornsberry

Bachelor of Arts

magna cum laude

December 2002

2004

Aaron John Roupp Diploma

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Aaron John Roupp

Aaron John Roupp

Master of Science

May 14, 2004

Gallaudet University would like to thank Aaron Roupp ’95 & G-’04 for generously donating his diplomas to the Gallaudet University Archives.

2006

Allison Michael Polk Diploma

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Allison Michael Polk

Allison Michael Polk

Bachelor of Arts

May 12, 2006

Thank you to Ms. Allison Polk, ’06, for generously donating her diploma to the University Archives.

2007

Gabriel Arellano Diploma

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Gabriel Arellano

Gabriel Arellano

Master of Arts

May 13, 2007

Thank you to Gabriel Arellano, ’07, for generously donating his diploma to the University Archives.

Gallery of Diplomas Collection

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