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12-year-old Girl is the Youngest University Graduate in Canada’s History
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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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Nigerian striker Asisat Oshola becomes the best-ever African women player, wins award for a record 5th time
Nigeria's prolific striker, Asisat Oshoala, has etched her name in the annals of African football history by securing the African…
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Brilliant young lady goes from farmer to PhD holder in Chemical Engineering
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Meet Eritrean Haben Girma, Harvard Law’s first deaf-blind graduate
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