Category: Academia
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Xavier University becomes the first HBCU to launch a co-ed varsity rowing program, setting a new standard for inclusion and excellence in collegiate sports.
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Elder Valerie K. Brown and Bishop Kim W. Brown make history as first couple to simultaneously serve as HBCU rectors at Virginia State and Norfolk State Universities.
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Juliet Atim, Rocky Mountain High School’s first Black student-body president, is breaking new ground by promoting equity, inclusion, and unity within her community.
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Dr. Joyce Brown, the first African American woman president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), led the institution through 26 years of transformation, combining fashion, technology, and innovation. Her leadership empowered future fashion leaders and brought diversity…
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Discover how Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee, the first Black woman dean of a U.S. medical school, reshaped medical education and inspired generations.
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Paul Pitts, UND’s first Black student body president, shares his leadership journey during the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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Mo Green becomes the first Black state superintendent of North Carolina, focusing on advancing public education, fostering student success, and building strong partnerships with lawmakers.
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Yonnie Collins, the first Black member of the Haverhill School Committee, is focused on improving student wellness, advocating for trauma-informed education, and fostering change in the school system.
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Dr. Robert S. Peterkin, Boston’s first Black headmaster, pioneered groundbreaking educational programs that transformed schools across the nation. His legacy continues to inspire generations.
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Discover the remarkable story of Ruth J. Simmons, the first Black American president of an Ivy League university, her journey from rural Texas to becoming a leader in higher education, and her advice for future generations.
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