Category: Academia
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Paris Harris, a 19-year-old University of Idaho student, is on a path to become America’s first Black female smokejumper, breaking barriers in wildland firefighting.
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Lawrenceville School honors Lyals Battle and Darrell Fitzgerald, its first Black students, with a dedicated atrium, marking a milestone in the institution’s journey towards diversity and inclusion.
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Nia Brown makes history as Hoover High School’s first Black female SGA president, balancing academics, athletics, and leadership while promoting inclusivity and innovation.
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John Brittain, UConn Law’s first Black tenured professor, returns to co-teach a groundbreaking course on Taxation and Racism, highlighting the school’s commitment to diversity and social justice in legal education.
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Nigerian scientist Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua makes history as the world’s first Black woman to earn a PhD in Cybernetics, championing diversity in STEM and inspiring future generations.
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Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, the first Black woman Deputy Vice-Chancellor at a 120-year-old South African university, is a trailblazer championing transformation in higher education. Her journey showcases resilience, advocacy for inclusive education, and empowerment of the next generation of…
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Dr. Dustin Duncan becomes Columbia University’s first Black male full professor in Epidemiology, championing health equity and diversity in academic leadership.
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Dr. Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway has made history. She is now the first woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghana. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of mathematics and women’s…
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Grambling State University (GSU) has made history. The institution unveiled the first-ever digital library at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). This groundbreaking $16.6 million project is also the first of its kind in Louisiana. It marks…
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The University of Connecticut (UConn) is celebrating the legacy of Harrison “Honey” Fitch, its first Black basketball player, through a newly established fund. The Harrison Fitch Leadership Fund, created by Fitch’s son, aims to support underserved students and…
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