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Photos Go Viral of Aerospace Engineer Grad Who Hopes to Change Perception of Black Women in Science
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Nigerian breaks longest chess marathon record.
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13-years-old Maths Genius, Nasara James Dabo striked a MENSA IQ of 150 & bagged a LIMCA Award for Memorising 673 Binary Digits in 8.13mins in Memory Championship.
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The Brilliant Young Nigerian Lady Who Graduated First-Class in Theatre Arts and Won Best Graduating Student Award
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From 12 Years of Waitressing to Soaring the Skies: Monica Precious Sibalo’s Journey to Becoming a Pilot
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13-year-old girl is the youngest Black medical school student in American history
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Nigerian mum of 3 becomes first black woman to bag PhD in Pure Mathematics, breaking 149-year-old jinx
In a landmark achievement that reverberates across academia, Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has made history as the first black woman to…
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Brilliant Lady Who Sat Final Exams Heavily Pregnant Earns First-Class Degree and University’s Department Best Student
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Carcia Carson Becomes First Black Person to Earn PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University
Carcia Carson Becomes First Black Person to Earn PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University Many academic specialists, alongside biomedical…
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46-Year-Old Mom of 5 Graduates College Nearly 30 Years After Starting Her Degree
In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and determination, Tyra Muhammad, a 46-year-old mother of five, recently graduated from college nearly…
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She Graduated with a Master’s Degree After Working 18-Hours Everyday to Fund Education
In a world that often demands immense sacrifices for success, Asia Bryant's journey stands out as a testament to unwavering…
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70-year-old Nigerian who sold food to sponsor her education finally bags masters degree
In a world where the pursuit of education is often associated with youth, Onike-oke Mabel Ayodeji defies stereotypes and showcases…
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43-year-old Man Achieves University Degree After 24 Years as a School Janitor, Now Set to Become a Teacher
In the quiet halls of Hightower Elementary School in DeKalb County, Georgia, Tylan Bailey spent 23 years diligently working as…
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From Waitress to PhD Scholar: Mitchell Mhlanga Earns Multiple University Degrees Through Tenacity
In a remarkable tale of resilience and determination, Mitchell Mhlanga, a young lady from South Africa, has defied the odds…
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18-Year-Old Graduates Early From Howard University, Debt-Free
At just 18 years old, Nadiya Blair has accomplished what many can only dream of. Graduating summa cum laude from…
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South Africa’s Historic Fourth Rugby World Cup Win
South Africa has made history by becoming the first team to win four Rugby World Cup titles, after defeating New…
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