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The Gallaudet University Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions that align with the University’s mission on a national or international scale. One of the oldest honors bestowed by the University, the Hall of Fame inducts people who are exemplars of service, stature, or achievement.
The Hall of Fame began as a small collection of memorials and grew over the years. Before 1980, 40 individuals were inducted. In conjunction with the University’s 150th anniversary in 2014, the Board of Trustees voted to revive the honor and inducted 14 new members. The University plans to induct up to two members each year thereafter.
Gallaudet Hall of Fame considers nominees who demonstrate extraordinary leadership and vision, and who have made significant contributions to the deaf community and represent diverse segments of the community. Candidates nominated for the Gallaudet University Hall of Fame may be deaf, hard of hearing, or...
The Gallaudet University Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to deaf education, Gallaudet University, and/or the deaf and hard of hearing communities. The exact date of the origin of the Hall of Fame is not recorded. It began as a small...