Kay Shanice is a young woman who has achieved an impressive feat: she graduated from a UK university with a psychology degree while taking care of her twin boys. Her story is an inspiration for many people who face challenges in pursuing their education and career goals. Kay Shanice was 19 years old when she…
In the corridors of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, history was quietly in the making as Timi Adelakun, a senior with an exceptional academic record, shattered barriers and emerged as the school’s first Black valedictorian. What’s more, Timi achieved the highest GPA ever recorded in the school’s history, boasting an outstanding 5.604. Timi’s…
In a historic milestone for Alvin High School in Texas, Tobechukwu Tobi Phillips has etched her name in the annals of academic achievement as the first-ever Black valedictorian in the school’s 125-year history. A Nigerian-American, Tobi has not only broken barriers but shattered records, earning a remarkable 6.9 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Tobi’s…
If you think graduating from high school is hard, imagine doing it when you are only nine years old. That’s what David Balogun, a boy from Pennsylvania, did this year. He is one of the youngest people in the U.S. to earn a high school diploma, and he has already started taking college courses online….
Aylah Birks, an 18-year-old high school senior from Twiggs County, has recently made history by winning the prestigious Gates Scholarship, becoming the first female and African-American student in her district to achieve this remarkable feat. Her journey is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service. Academic Achievements…
In a heartwarming testament to familial commitment and perseverance, Carolyn Patton, 63, and her son, Immanuel Patton, 23, have achieved an extraordinary milestone by graduating together from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). Their joint accomplishment, almost two decades in the making, fulfills a pledge made when Immanuel was just five years old. Fulfilling…
Elijah Muhammad Jr. is not your average 12-year-old. He is a high school senior, a state champion wrestler, a coding enthusiast, and a college freshman majoring in cybersecurity. He is also making history as the youngest Black college student in the state of Oklahoma, according to several news sources . Elijah is currently enrolled in…
In a remarkable display of resilience and unwavering commitment to education, Dr. Johnnie W. Jones, an 83-year-old war veteran and grandfather, has recently achieved the extraordinary feat of earning a Ph.D. in Human Ecology from Louisiana State University (LSU). Born and raised in Picayune, Mississippi, in 1935, Dr. Jones embarked on a 65-year educational journey,…
In the realm of academia, where milestones are achieved through years of dedicated research and scholarly pursuits, Prof. Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe stands out as a trailblazer. Breaking barriers and setting records, she has become a symbol of academic excellence, particularly for women and youth across Africa. This article delves into the remarkable journey of Prof….
In a remarkable achievement, Precious Okon, a recent graduate from the Faculty of Engineering at Nile University of Nigeria, emerged with a First Class Degree in Petroleum and Gas Engineering, achieving a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0/5.0. Not only did she excel academically, but she also took on numerous leadership roles and…
