Gallaudet: Philip Wilmer shares his story

Video created by Gallaudet Division of Student Affairs in Gallaudet University. Philip shares how his grit and perspective led him to never give up on his education. Therapy has been a big tool for him and he “hopes all of you can find your foundation and build from that,” to build towards tour best self […]

Megan Majocha in VoA article

Student Hopes Genetics Will Raise the Voice of the Deaf This article is published on December 3, 2018, by Donald Winzer. Megan Majocha’s schedule will leave you breathless. As an undergrad, she worked three internships. She knows three languages and is a dedicated follower of the very popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” Add to that a […]

WPSD VIDEO: Dr. Farmer, new CEO of WPSD

From YouTube: The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) is proud to announce the appointment of Steven E. Farmer, M.S., Ed.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Farmer comes to WPSD from the Tennessee School for the Deaf, where he had served as Director of Student Life. In that position, Farmer supervised […]

Deaf cheerleaders sign their team spirit

Cheerleaders for the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf may not be yelling, but that doesn’t mean their messages aren’t being heard. Members of the cheerleading squad use hand signals and facial expressions to promote their team spirit. They cheer for the Lions boys and girls basketball teams at the Edgewood school in front of […]

Update on the Search for a New CEO of WPSD

After twenty-two successful years as the Executive Director/CEO of WPSD, Mr. Don Rhoten announced his intention to retire from his position effective June 30, 2016. After his announcement, the Search Committee outlined the process they would follow to find his replacement. The Committee wanted to take this opportunity to update the WPSD community on the […]

WPSD Facts: Director / CEO position

David Strait, WPSD Class of 2007 and Alumni Members-at-Large shares about the facts how the process work for interview the candidates for WPSD Executive Director / CEO position.

Joshua Sechman, Class of ’07 intern in the video

Joshua Sechman, Class of 2007 and Gallaudet student, is featured in the video, worked intern 2015 at Philadelphia Insurance Companies in Philadelphia, PA.

WPSD Video: The New Residence at WPSD

WPSD officially opened the new Residence, a beautiful and energy-efficient living space for our residential students. The new Residence has 6 living suites, each with bedrooms, bathrooms, a study area, and a kitchen. It features a state-of-the-art wireless and information technology and a geothermal hearing and cooling system. More importantly, the new Residence is a […]

iDeaf News visit WPSD (Video)

Western Pennsylvania School f/t Deaf invites seniors’ Shannon McAleavey and Roche Tolbert, iDeaf News Anchors Seth Gerlis and Carletta Gentile to present the iDeaf News in WPSD newsroom! NEWS UPDATE 5-23-14 WITH WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (WPSD) from i DEAF NEWS on Vimeo. Source: Video from iDeafNews.com Pictures from The Western Pennsylvania School […]

WPSD Alumni New Student Residence Appeal

The Alumni Association of the Western PA School for the Deaf is helping to raise money for the construction of a new student residence by appealing to fellow alumni and friends to contribute to the Capital Appeal. To make donation or for more information, please contact: Matthew Campion, Campaign Director. Phone: 412.244.4250 Email: mcampion@wpsd.org

Bobbie Jo Kite (1999) in Early Childhood Ed.

Bobbie Jo Kite, Class of 1999 is pursing the PhD degree in Early Childhood Education at George Mason University schedule to graduate in 2014. From YouTube About: Hello! My name is Bobbie Jo Kite, and I am currently a faculty at Gallaudet University- Department of Education. Today, I will discuss our new program titled “American […]

Completed Alumni Pavilion!

We worked hard to bring pavilion back in our WPSD property, our dreams came true! We posted pictures in our photo album. We are still open the application regstration form to donate for bricks! Pavilion Project Flyer Form

Support to donate Alumni Pavilion Fund!

There’s plenty of least 100 bricks left, please donate this by registering the form. Pavilion Project Flyer Form

2012 NFL Fundraiser

Alumni Reunion 2011 Pictures

Alumni Reunion had a big success at WPSD on June 24-26, 2011. Enjoy your time to view free pictures here!    

Message from President – April 2011

President John Noschese want to share with you about upcoming two events in next two months: May Day & Horse Derby Night and Alumni Reunion. Click below for more information. May Day & Horse Derby Event Alumni Pavilion Fund 34th WPSD Alumni Reunion

Alumni Pavilion Site

For seventy years, the Alumni Pavilion (as it was known) provided a place for friends to gather and a meeting place for a variety of activities. When the pavilion was torn down of the alumni felt it was a real loss to the community. Now the WPSD Alumni Association has decided to rebuild the pavilion […]

Alumni President: Support Pavilion Fund!

John Noschese, president of Alumni Association of WPSD ask for your support the fundraiser to fund the pavilion to build on Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf property. If you are interested to participate, contact to reach John Noschese by clicking here. To get more information about this, visit Alumni Pavilion Fund.

Travis Clawson ’03 featured in PCT video

Travis Clawson, WPSD Class of 2003 inspires as a person and as a Computer Information Technology major at Pennsylvania College of Technology. More information on Travis’ major is available at: http://www.pct.edu/schools/bct/comp_sci/

Amber Stanton-Zion featuring in TV ads

Kay Jewelers xmas advertisement featuring Amber Stanton-Zion, Class of 1997 and their American Sign Language. Familiar face seen on TV this holiday season NTID grad Amber Zion featured in jewelry commercial airing nationally by Greg Livadas, Dec. 9, 2008 https://www.rit.edu/news/?v=46467 A television commercial airing this holiday season features Amber Zion, a graduate of RIT/NTID. The […]