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Princeton University Names Its First Black Valedictorian

For the first time in its 274-year history, Princeton University has a Black valedictorian.
by NewsOne Staff
05.17.20
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Westbrook Donates Laptops To Needy Students In Houston

NBA star Russell Westbrook donated 650 computers to underprivileged students in Houston so they can continue learning amid the coronavirus…
by NewsOne Staff
04.20.20
Myron Rolle on the Front Lines
NFL Player-Turned-Doctor Is Helping Fight The Coronavirus

Former NFL player-turned-doctor Myron Rolle is helping fight the coronavirus pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
04.06.20
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Black Doctor Leads Effort To Find COVID-19 Cure

Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett is leading the effort to find a cure for COVID-19.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Compton Native Makes History At Harvard Medical School

Compton native LaShyra “Lash” Nolen made history by becoming the first Black woman elected as Harvard Medical School’s class president.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Google Donates $3M Toward NAACP’s STEAM Program

Google.org has donated $3 million to support the NAACP’s STEM education program.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Howard Receives $10M Donation For STEM Scholars Program

Howard University has received a $10 million endowment for its STEM scholars program.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Teen Makes Graduation History At Texas Christian University

17-year-old Carson Huey-You made history by becoming the youngest person to earn a master’s degree at Texas Christian University.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Nigerian Entrepreneur Creates Interactive Computer Science Education Doll

A Nigerian entrepreneur has invented the first-ever interactive computer science education doll to inspire youth to pursue careers in tech.
by Brandee Sanders
03.31.20
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Howard University Given $4M Donation For STEM Initiatives

Howard University has received a $4 million donation to fund its STEM education initiatives.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Computer Scientist Rediet Abebe Breaks Barriers At Cornell

Ethiopian computer scientist Rediet Abebe will become the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Cornell…
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Morgan State Receives $500K Grant For STEM Research

Morgan State University received a $499,999 grant from the National Science Foundation to expand its STEM programs.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Spelman College Receives Grant For New STEM Center

Spelman College received a $2 million grant for the creation of a new STEM center.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Russell Westbrook Launches Tech Program For L.A. Youth

NBA player Russell Westbrook is launching a tech education program for Los Angeles youth.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Grad Makes Black History At Florida State University

Kalisa Villafana recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in nuclear physics at Florida State University.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Black Graduate Makes History At Purdue University

Amber Johnson recently became the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in computer science at Purdue University.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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NASA Renames Street After ‘Hidden Figures’ Pioneers

NASA renamed the street in front of its headquarters “Hidden Figures Way” to honor the Black women who pushed space…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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The Power Of Culturally Competent Tech Programs

Disrupt Harlem Code Squad illustrates the power of culturally competent tech programs for underserved young adults.
by Brandee Sanders
03.28.20
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Auctions Items For STEM Education

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar auctioned off his memorabilia to raise money to bring STEM education to underserved communities.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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First Black Man To Earn Chemistry Ph.D. Honored

Saint Elmo Brady—the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry—was honored by the American Chemical Society.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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