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Presidents of Gallaudet University
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Edward Miner Gallaudet 1864-1910
Dr. Percival Hall, G-1893 1910-1945
Leonard M. Elstad, G-’23 1945-1969
Edward C. Merrill, Jr. 1969-1983
W. Lloyd Johns 1983
Jerry C. Lee 1984-1987
Elisabeth A. Zinser 1988
I. King Jordan, ’70 1988-2006 profile
Robert R. Davila, ’53 2007-2009 profile
T. Alan Hurwitz 2010-2015 profile
Roberta “Bobbi” Cordano 2016-present profile
Discover the rich history of Gallaudet University through its museum. Explore exhibits that celebrate Deaf culture, heritage, and the evolution of education for the Deaf.
Resource Type: History