Tag: Melissa L. Gilliam
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Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam, made history Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2023, when she was named the first Black and female president of the 184-year-old Boston University. She is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor’s degree in English…
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