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| 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by marqueetim(op): 2:30pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
An Igbo girl and three Igbo boys were named as best graduating students at the Dillard University, New Orleans, the U.S.A. The ceremony for 226 graduates was held at the University Auditorium and had the First Lady, Michelle Obama, in attendance.On that evening all eyes were on 20-year-old Merrilyn Akpapuna. The Igbo Speaking, Delta-State-born bright mind has obtained the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology. The topic of her research project was sexual harassment. Moreover, Akpapuna won an award for highest academic achievements for the College of Arts and Sciences and another one for College of General Studies. She plans her postgraduate study at Western Michigan University this autumn. The graduate, who was also the valedictorian, a student whodelivers farewell speech at the ceremony, shared the stage with Michelle Obama.? The three other Nigerians are:– Victor Ogburie (Abia State) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude;– Stephen Ogidi Igwe (Abia State) – Biology Major. Academic Award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude.– Emole Anya Dimgba (Abia State) – Computer Science Major with minors in Physics and Mathematics. Academic Award: Salutatorian – Summa Cum Laude. Michelle Obama described the graduates of the “historically-black” college as a “sea of young geniuses”, told them they had opportunities and skills that their parentsand grandparents never could have imagined.She also remembered abducted GGSS Chibok girls, who now suffer only “for wanting an education and wanting to goto school.” Pictures: 1.Michelle Obama 2.Merrilyn Akpapuna 3.Salutatorians with U.S. Senator for Louisiana State, Mary Landrieu. 4.The best graduates (L-R): Victor Ogburie, Merrilyn Akpapuna, Stephen Ogidi Igwe, Emole Anya Dimgba. Source: http://www.igberetvnews.com/?p=2839 Cc: lalasticlala ishilove
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| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by Nobody: 2:39pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
Absolutely Fabulous! Nigerians have their phenomenal hallmark at world stages
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| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by Nobody: 2:49pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
am f happy... |
| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by samzheee(m): 3:11pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
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| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by marqueetim(op): 3:30pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
lalasticlala ishilove seun do the needful |
| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by agentofchange1(m): 3:37pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
@Op and you emerged best at tribalism huh? Btw : similar thread already exist. |
| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by marqueetim(op): 3:47pm On Aug 26, 2015 |
lol am not an Igbo FYI. agentofchange1: |
| Re: 4 Igbos Emerge Best Students At Dillard University, USA. by dominique(mod): 11:00am On Sep 15, 2015 |
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