The following are diplomas granted to Gallaudet University graduate and undergraduate students and signed by United States President Ronald Reagan, who was president from 1981 until 1989.
Diplomas were also signed by Edward C. Merrill, Jr., president of Gallaudet, from 1969 until 1983. The next Gallaudet president to preside over commencement exercises was Jerry C. Lee, president from 1984 until 1987.
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In 1986, Gallaudet College became Gallaudet University. Alumni were offered commemorative diplomas with the new school name.
Finally, in 1988, I. King Jordan, ’70, began his term as Gallaudet president. Dr. Jordan’s appointment followed the landmark Deaf President Now protest when students and alumni objected to the selection of Dr. Elisabeth Zinser, a hearing woman, as president. The week-long protest gained world-wide attention and support and led to the selection of Jordan, the university’s first deaf president. The protest is often noted as being a catalyst for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.
U.S. President
Gallaudet Presidents
Ronald Reagan
1981-1989
Edward C. Merrill, Jr.
1969-1983
Jerry C. Lee
1984-1987
I. King Jordan, ’70
1988-2006
1981
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Linnea Ellen Aldridge
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Bachelor of Arts
December 17, 1981
Thanks to Linnea Ellen Aldridge, ’81, for generously donating her diploma to the University Archives.
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Robbie Jane Carmichael
Master of Arts
May 18, 1981
Thanks to Robbie Jane Carmichael, ’79 & G-’81, for generously donating her diplomas to the University Archives.
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David Wayne King
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Bachelor of Arts
May 18, 1981
Thanks to David Wayne King, ’81, for generously donating his diploma to the University Archives.
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Janet Sue Rothenberg
Master of Arts
May 18, 1981
Gallaudet University would like to thank Janet Rothenberg Weinstock ’78 & G-’81 for generously donating her B.A. and M.A. diplomas.
1982
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Valerie Lynn Dively
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Bachelor of Arts
May 14, 1982
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Thanks to Valerie Lynn Dively, ’82 & G-’84, for generously donating her diplomas to the University Archives.
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André Pierre Pellerin
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Bachelor of Arts
December 14, 1982
Thanks to Andre Pellerin, ’82, for generously donating his diploma to the University Archives.
1984
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Mona Blanchette McCubbin
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Bachelor of Arts
May 1984
Thanks to Ms. Mona Blanchette McCubbin, ’84, for generously donating her diploma to the University Archives.
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Valerie Lynn Dively
Master of Arts
December 1984
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Thanks to Valerie Lynn Dively, ’82 & G-’84, for generously donating her diplomas to the University Archives.
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Ellen Felton Speranza
Bachelor of Science
May 1984
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Debra Siel Lawson
Master of Arts
May 1984
Thanks to Debra Siel Lawson, G-’84, for generously donating her diploma to the University Archives.
1986
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Gerald “Bummy” Burstein
Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa
October 24, 1986
Thanks to Mr. Gerald “Bummy” Burstein, ’50 & H-’86, for generously donating his diplomas to the University Archives.
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Dr. Susan Mozzer Mather
Master of Arts
May 1986
Thanks to Dr. Susan Mather, G-’86, professor of linguistics, for generously donating her diploma to the University Archives.
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Jennifer C. Grinder Witteborg
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Bachelor of Arts
1983
Commemorative Diploma
1986
In 1986, when Gallaudet College became Gallaudet University, alumni were offered commemorative diplomas with the new school name. This donation was made by Jennifer Witteborg who received her original bachelor of arts degree in 1983.
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