Nearly 60 years after Atlanta native and engineer Ronald Yancey overcame barriers to become Georgia Institute of Technology’s first Black graduate, he presented his granddaughter with her ...
In 1965, Ronald Yancey made history by earning his degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech. He faced significant challenges along the way, being the only Black graduate among 300 students.
became the first Black student to graduate from Georgia Tech. Not only did Deanna’s grandfather attend today’s ceremony, but he also presented the diploma to his granddaughter onstage at ...
Almost 60 years earlier, her grandfather, Ronald Yancey, EE 1965, became the first Black student to graduate ... Georgia Tech, he was accepted upon the condition that he retook the SAT and passed ...
Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate, Ronald Yancey, fulfilled his legacy by awarding his granddaughter her college diploma at this year’s commencement on May 3. According to Atlanta News First ...
Ronald Yancey,” said Georgia Tech junior and biomedical engineering major Azeh Ndifor. “He was the first Black graduate from ... Ronald Yancy’s granddaughter. “He’s broken barriers ...
Nearly 60 years after Atlanta native and engineer Ronald Yancey overcame barriers to become Georgia Institute of Technology’s first Black graduate, he presented his granddaughter with her diploma as ...