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At Gallaudet, we believe education is enriched by the unique perspectives and lived experiences of every student. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging, connection, and engagement. Creating meaningful opportunities for students to thrive—both academically and personally—is at the heart of everything we do.
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Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger
Scott and Shayna’s story is one of ambition and ascent. As Deaf mountain climbers and global adventurers, they carry the confidence, community, and leadership they built at Gallaudet beyond campus, showing that the Gallaudet experience continues long after graduation.
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Lorenzo Lewis
Lorenzo’s story is one of adaptation and leadership. From a mainstream education in Tennessee, he overcame health challenges like Crohn’s disease, embraced the Deaf community at Gallaudet, built confidence through involvement, and became a mentor to others.
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Cas Mastropaolo
Cas’s story is one of resilience and growth. Born in Haiti, he endured hunger, sickness, and slavery before being adopted in the U.S. At Gallaudet, he found belonging in the Deaf community, discovered his identity, and became a leader on and off the field.
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Warren "Wawa" Snipe
Warren “Wawa” Snipe, ’94, arrived at Gallaudet without knowing sign language, but quickly found his voice and community through the JumpStart program. Performing with the Gallaudet Dance Company and the Wild Zappers sparked a passion for entertainment that took him worldwide. His journey shows the power of growth and opportunity at Gallaudet.
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Sabina Shysh
Originally, Sabina had her heart set on attending a different school. At her mother’s encouragement, she attended a Summer Youth Camp at Gallaudet, and immediately knew that she would end up at Gallaudet for her college and athletic career.
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Elijah Henderson
College can be expensive, but at Gallaudet, we have a team who will invest in you to make it affordable through various options like financial aid, scholarships, and more. With continuous support from Gallaudet, Elijah took full advantage of his opportunities on campus and around Washington, D.C. by investing in himself and his community.
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Annabelle Scroggins
Opportunities are endless at Gallaudet University! Both on- and off-campus living create perfect opportunities for students to gain confidence while balancing living with earning a degree at a ranked university.
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Midajah Davis
Midajah elevated from being embarrassed about her deafness and hiding her identity to thriving at Gallaudet, being proud of herself and her deafness, and unlocking her true potential.
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Payton DeGraw
As a Cued Speech user, Payton felt welcomed at Gallaudet, the bilingual university for deaf and hard of hearing students. Getting a jumpstart with her ASL before her academic journey began allowed her to really go places at Gallaudet, getting involved in athletics and organizations.
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Ernest Hairston and Mencie Hairston
Ernie and Mencie came to Gallaudet from different countries and different backgrounds for different reasons. They met at a lecture Ernie gave, and from there they formed a connection that only Gallaudet people can truly understand.
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Erisette Cruz
Erisette came here not only to embrace her disability as an integral part of her identity, but also to reinforce her sense of self as a Latinx individual, drawing inspiration from faculty members who share her background and the organizations she's involved in within her community.
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Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, ’07
Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, G-’07 & PhD ’08, found her true identity at Gallaudet University when she went there for her graduate degrees. She is now the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Certification, working to keep Gallaudet accredited.
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Marlena Rauber
Gallaudet University is Marlena’s third college; she didn’t go to Gallaudet first because she thought it would be better to go to a hearing college. Instead, it only made her want something more.
She will finally graduate with the degree she always meant to do. Not only that, Marlena also found her home here.
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Darrius Doe, ’18
Alumni Darrius Doe returns to campus after graduation as a staff member, reflecting on his formative years that brought him full circle to Gallaudet.
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Melissa Yingst, ’00
Melissa talks about how she went from being a student and hosting the "What's Up, Gallaudet" show to having a successful career and her own online show.
All of this began at Gallaudet, where she learned to love the media, tell stories, and get involved with the deaf and signing communities.
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Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger
Scott and Shayna’s story is one of ambition and ascent. As Deaf mountain climbers and global adventurers, they carry the confidence, community, and leadership they built at Gallaudet beyond campus, showing that the Gallaudet experience continues long after graduation.
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Lorenzo Lewis
Lorenzo’s story is one of adaptation and leadership. From a mainstream education in Tennessee, he overcame health challenges like Crohn’s disease, embraced the Deaf community at Gallaudet, built confidence through involvement, and became a mentor to others.
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Cas Mastropaolo
Cas’s story is one of resilience and growth. Born in Haiti, he endured hunger, sickness, and slavery before being adopted in the U.S. At Gallaudet, he found belonging in the Deaf community, discovered his identity, and became a leader on and off the field.
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Warren "Wawa" Snipe
Warren “Wawa” Snipe, ’94, arrived at Gallaudet without knowing sign language, but quickly found his voice and community through the JumpStart program. Performing with the Gallaudet Dance Company and the Wild Zappers sparked a passion for entertainment that took him worldwide. His journey shows the power of growth and opportunity at Gallaudet.
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Midajah elevated from being embarrassed about her deafness and hiding her identity to thriving at Gallaudet, being proud of herself and her deafness, and unlocking her true potential.
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Erisette Cruz
Erisette came here not only to embrace her disability as an integral part of her identity, but also to reinforce her sense of self as a Latinx individual, drawing inspiration from faculty members who share her background and the organizations she's involved in within her community.
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Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, ’07
Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi, G-’07 & PhD ’08, found her true identity at Gallaudet University when she went there for her graduate degrees. She is now the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Certification, working to keep Gallaudet accredited.
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Marlena Rauber
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She will finally graduate with the degree she always meant to do. Not only that, Marlena also found her home here.
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Darrius Doe, ’18
Alumni Darrius Doe returns to campus after graduation as a staff member, reflecting on his formative years that brought him full circle to Gallaudet.
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Melissa Yingst, ’00
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