Virginia State University

CTL-E-3876 · Institution · other · 1882-present

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Historically Black university (founded 1882 as Virginia State College) where Gladys West earned her B.S. in mathematics (1952) and M.S. in mathematics (1955) on a valedictorian scholarship.

The record

Also known as: Virginia State College, VSU

Notes

RELP88 new supporting entity: has_alumnus target for Gladys West.

Relationships

Gladys West — has alumnus
West earned her B.S. (1952) and M.S. (1955) in mathematics at Virginia State College (now Virginia State University).

Sources

A Mighty Girl - Dr. Gladys West: The Hidden Figure Who Pioneered GPS Technology

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