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Exceptional young journalist earns PhD in Physics, Inspiring a New Era in STEM

New AfricaDecember 16, 2024December 22, 202408 mins

Katrina Miller’s path to earning a PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago is a testament to her passion, resilience, and trailblazing contributions to science and society. As a physicist, science journalist, and advocate for women of color in STEM, she has seamlessly blended her love for the cosmos with her commitment to making…

17-Year-Old Twin Siblings Accepted into Over 15 Colleges with Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships

New AfricaJuly 13, 2024July 13, 202409 mins

Reagan and Ricardo Razon, 17-year-old twins from Raleigh, North Carolina, have achieved an extraordinary academic feat. Despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, these resilient siblings earned over $1.536 million in merit-based scholarships and received acceptance letters from 15 prestigious colleges and universities. The twins, students at Enloe Magnet High School, faced the challenges…