45 years ago, a love story began when Ernie and Mencie, who came to Gallaudet from opposite sides of the world, met through a chance encounter. Together, their journey to becoming leaders of the Deaf community commenced.

Here at Gallaudet, you are loved, no matter whether you are deaf, hearing, deafblind, a new signer, or from abroad.

Discover more about Ernest Hairston ’61 & PhD ’94 and Mencie Hairston G-’77 at gallaudet.edu/iamgallaudet

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