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The youngest and the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Security Engineering at UCCS

New AfricaJune 15, 202509 mins

At just 27 years old, Dr. Christine Izuakor shattered barriers and made history by becoming the youngest student and the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Security Engineering from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Her remarkable achievement is a testament to perseverance, vision, and a commitment to breaking limits, inspiring a new generation of leaders in cybersecurity…

The first female to earn a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ghana

New AfricaJune 15, 2025012 mins

In the heart of West Africa, where cultural, social, and economic challenges often pose obstacles to educational advancement, one woman’s story shines brightly. Gloria Agyeiwaa Antwi Botchway has become a trailblazer, making history as the first female to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Ghana. Her journey is one of perseverance, resilience,…

Carcia Carson Becomes First Black Person to Earn PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University

New AfricaApril 4, 2025April 28, 2025012 mins

Carcia Carson Becomes First Black Person to Earn PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University Many academic specialists, alongside biomedical engineers, consider Carcia Carson’s achievement a significant scientific breakthrough. Carson has settled into her appropriate position as Carcia Carson becomes the first Black person to earn a PhD in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University on…