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Gallaudet University makes a significant impact on the lives of students, from making friends and meaningful connections, to learning and academic growth, to internship and job opportunities, and even to living in vibrant, exciting Washington, D.C. Our donors give to Gallaudet University because they appreciate...

The Chris R. Hoerr, IV & Cesar P. Morata LGBT Scholarship Fund was established to support deaf and hard of hearing LGBT students at Gallaudet. To qualify for the scholarship students must be enrolled full or part-time in a graduate or undergraduate program, be a...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." —Margaret Mead Expressing your love for Gallaudet through a gift, whether large or small, encourages our students in their studies by creating...

The GUAA presents three annual awards: GUAA Above and Beyond Volunteer Award in honor of Pauline ‘Polly’ Peikoff, E-’36 To an individual, deaf, deafblind, hard-of-hearing, or hearing, from within the Deaf community who has contributed to the community through volunteerism, separate from their employment. GUAA...

Sports helped deaf students forge a special bond. Players learned sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Students rooted for their classmates. Regional competitions with other schools for deaf children routinely drew large deaf audiences and were a time of celebration and sharing. Gallaudet players in this 1927...

During World War I & II, deaf people found jobs in industries throughout the country. In Arkon, Ohio, the Goodyear and Firestone tire and rubber companies recruited hundreds of deaf workers. By 1920 nearly 1,000 deaf employees were in the Goodyear and Firestone plants. But...

"If deaf persons are not considered good enough to run the university then what's the point of having a university for deaf people?" ~ Dr. Allen Sussman Gallaudet faculty member When Gallaudet University began searching for a new president, qualified deaf applicants were encouraged to...