Category: Academia
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Dr. Kenvi Phillips has made history as the director of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, the first-of-its-kind fully digital presidential library in the United States. With her extensive experience in libraries and archives, Phillips will oversee the innovative…
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Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, the first Black female president of Benedict College, has secured a historic contract extension to continue leading the HBCU through 2031 as she implements the institution’s bold B2 plan.
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Missouri State University’s first Black applicant, Mary Jean Price Walls, will be honored on the African-American Heritage Trail in Springfield. This article explores Walls’ pioneering story and the lasting impact of her legacy.
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Nonkululeko Gobodo, South Africa’s first black woman chartered accountant, receives UP Chancellor’s Medal. Learn about her journey, achievements, and inspiring message
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Kendall McManus-Thomas makes history as Ben Franklin High School’s first Black male principal, inspiring students and breaking barriers in New Orleans education.
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How Gabrielle Gambrell became the first Black woman and youngest marketing leader at Barnard College, breaking barriers in higher education and communications.
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Dr. Mary Hinton makes history as the first Black president of the College of St. Benedict, bringing visionary leadership and a commitment to diversity to the Minnesota institution.
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Michael Drake: The Story of University of California’s First Black President in Its 125-Year History
Michael Drake, UC’s first Black president, announces plans to step down after five years of groundbreaking leadership and expanding educational opportunities in California.
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Shakea Miller makes history as the first African American woman to open a degree-granting technical college in Alabama, promoting diversity in higher education.
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Prof. Nokuthula Sibiya makes history as the first Black female vice-chancellor of Mangosuthu University of Technology, bringing a strategic vision to enhance research, education, and community engagement.
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