83-Year-Old Makes History as Howard University’s Oldest Doctoral Graduate
It’s never too late to follow your dreams. No one knows that better than Marie Fowler, who, at 83 years old, walked across the commencement stage at Howard University, becoming the university’s oldest doctoral graduate. “It was never my thought that I would go beyond maybe one semester because, after all, I had been out […]
Louisiana Valedictorian Accepted into Dozens of Colleges, Receives Nearly $1M in Scholarships
In Monroe, Louisiana, Cur’Dericka Rice, a standout student from Richwood High School, has achieved an extraordinary milestone. As the valedictorian of her class, Rice has secured close to one million dollars in scholarships from 13 different universities, including prestigious institutions such as Louisiana State University, Loyola University in New Orleans, and the University of Louisiana […]
17-year-old Set to Graduate from University of Alabama with Master’s, Earns 3rd Degree in 2 Years
She’s earned herself a strong head-start! LeAnna Roberts, a remarkable 17-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has achieved an extraordinary milestone. WBRC reports that she recently graduated from the University of Alabama with her Master’s degree in Business Administration, making her one of the youngest graduates in the university’s history. Roberts’ journey to this achievement highlights her […]
Southwest Surprises Paul Quinn’s Class of 2024 With Two Roundtrip Tickets Anywhere In The Country To Kickstart Their Journey
The graduating class of Paul Quinn College is ready to fly forward into a bright future thanks to a surprise gift from Southwest Airlines. During the May 4 commencement ceremony for the class of 2024, Southwest Airlines, the official airline for the Dallas HBCU, announced that they’d be gifting each graduate with two roundtrip tickets […]
Ronald Yancey, First Black Graduate of Georgia Tech, Presents Granddaughter With Masters Degree 60 Years After His Historic Commencement
In 1965, Ronald Yancey made history as the first Black student to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology (also known as Georgia Tech). Almost 60 years later, he’s passing his academic legacy on to his granddaughter. During the 2024 spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 3, Yancey was present on stage as a new […]
Pinky Cole Gifts $8.9M to Savannah State Class of 2024 to Help Fund Support For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Savannah State University’s class of 2024 just got the best graduation gift ever! Pinky Cole Hayes, founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class–and then surprised them all by announcing the entire class would receive an $8.75 million “Entrepreneurial Starter Pack,” Black Enterprise reports. […]
Michelle Obama Surprises DC High School Students on College Signing Day
She joined the community in celebrating the class of 2024! As reported by WUSA9, Thousands of graduating high school students from the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region filled the Capital One Arena for College Signing Day 2024. Organized by the DC College Access Program, the event buzzed with excitement as students, families, and supporters […]
Angela Bassett to Receive Honorary Degree from Spelman College
She’s being honored by one of the most prestigious HBCUs! Critically acclaimed actor and director Angela Bassett is set to address the 2024 graduating class of Spelman College as the keynote speaker for the 137th Commencement Ceremony this May. The legendary actor will inspire and encourage a new generation of Black women leaving the prestigious […]
At 16, Hana Taylor Schlitz Shatters TWU’s Youngest Grad Record, Previously Held By Her Sister
The youngest of the Taylor Schlitz kids is graduating college–at only 16! This May, Hana Taylor Schlitz is set to become the youngest graduate in the history of Texas Woman’s University (TWU) at age 16. It’s a record previously held by her older sister, Haley Taylor Schlitz, who received her Bachelor of Science in 2019 […]
Viola Davis To Receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Rhode Island
Academy Award-winning actor Viola Davis will be honored for her contributions to her profession and to her community! Davis is a multi-award-winning actress, one of only four Black actors to achieve EGOT status, winning all four competitive American performing arts awards. She is also a bestselling author and celebrated philanthropist, dedicated to inspiring and giving […]