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Alums Melody and Russell Stein swim with the Sharks and uplift deaf entrepreneurs
On April 22, Melody Stein, E-’96, and Russell Stein, ’95, appeared on the hit TV show Shark Tank alongside their children and business partners, Taysia and Rylan. With the final pitch of the season, the…
May 1, 2026
National Academic Bowl celebrates 30 years of fostering deaf excellence
The air is vibrating with anticipation. After weeks of intense competition, only two teams are left out of the 64 that had entered the tournament. Players wait for the match to begin. They close their…
May 1, 2026
Idaly Pacheco proves the power of perseverance
Idaly Pacheco knows that she comes off as shy. Appearances can be deceiving. “People think I’m quiet,” she says with a smirk, “but my close friends say I talk too much.” Four years ago, Pacheco…
May 1, 2026
Graduating seniors reflect on their favorite classes and professors
When grads-to-be hold their caps and gowns for the very first time at GradFest, they think about the future. And the past. Organized by the Provost’s office, the annual GradFest event is a one-stop shop…
April 30, 2026
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#1 Alums Melody and Russell Stein swim with the Sharks
Alumni Melody and Russ Stein recently appeared on Shark Tank to pitch their family business! Learn more about their story and how they support Gallaudet’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute (GIEI).
#2 National Academic Bowl celebrates 30 years of fostering deaf excellence
Every year, over 250 deaf and hard of hearing high school students come to Gallaudet for the National Academic Bowl! Under the leadership of alumni and former competitor Casey Johnson-Pasqua, the popular tournament is still going strong after 30 years.
#3 Idaly Pacheco proves the power of perseverance
Social work major Idaly Pacheco has come a long way since arriving at Gallaudet! Her amazing journey shows the power of perseverance and the amazing growth that students experience at Gallaudet.
#4 Graduating seniors reflect on their favorite classes and professors
Commencement 2026 is right around the corner! We asked some of our graduating students to reflect on their time on campus. They shared insights about their favorite teachers, classes, and Gallaudet memories.
#5 Alum Dx. Rafa’s research bolsters change in the Philippines
Alumni Rafael Domingo, known as Dx. Rafa, studied linguistics at Gallaudet under the World Deaf Leadership scholarship. Today, their linguistic research and advocacy is creating positive changes in the Philippines.
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