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In Memory of Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis: Chair of Black Studies @ SUNY New Paltz

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Leshell Hatley.

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Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis gave herself to her family, service, and her students. She was the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Linguistics from New York University and was the author of many interesting books. She was adored by her students, some of which recently named a server (computer) after her. Dr. Margaret Wade-Lewis was laid to rest earlier this week.

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Ruth Simmons: 1st Black President of an Ivy League School

Posted on 14. Dec, 2009 by Leshell Hatley.

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Ruth J. Simmons was sworn in as the 18th president of Brown University on July 3, 2001. She also holds an appointment as professor in the Department of Comparative Literature and the Department of Africana Studies. She was president of Smith College from 1995 until the time of her appointment at Brown. She is the first Black President of an Ivy League school.

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