Massive joy as Black mother and son graduate together from same university (Photo)
- Lauren Salter and his son, Courtney, are graduating together from Alabama State University (ASU) in the United States
- Salter's mom and aunt and Courtney's father also attended Alabama State University
- Salter is graduating with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and her son Courtney is graduating with a degree in finance
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Montgomery natives, Lauren Salter and his son, Courtney, have made themselves proud as they both graduate from Alabama State University in the United States.
Becauseofthemwecan.com reports that the Montgomery natives have a long legacy of ASU graduates in their family, including Salter's mom and aunt and Courtney's father.
Courtney was born with a love for Alabama State University, partly because he had so many family members who attended the university and also because he attended ASU's Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Learning Center from kindergarten through to his third-grade year.
His mother, on the other hand, graduated from high school in 1984, going on to attend Auburn University Montgomery before transferring to Trenholm State Technical College.
Source: UGC
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Salter bagged multiple degrees from the school, graduating with her dental assistant degree and embarking on a 28-year career in the dental sector.
Her son graduated from high school in 2016 and his plans to attend ASU inspired Salter to return to university.
Although they had no idea they’ll graduate simultaneously, Salter and her son walk across the stage on the same weekend.
Courtney, who is a member of the spring 2020 class, will graduate today [Sunday], 22 November, just two days after his mother Lauren, a member of the fall 2020 class, graduated on Friday, 20 November.
Salter is graduating with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and her son Courtney is graduating with a degree in finance.
In other news, Sergeant Jonathan Biney, a Ghanaian-born British army officer, has been named the Army Military Communicator of the Year 2020.
The Royal Logistic Corps Sergeant was recognised by the Company of Communicators for his exploits on social media influencer, particularly on Instagram, where he uses his platform to educate people, answer questions on a broad range of subjects, advocate for the Army and give people a glimpse into the life of a modern soldier.
A publication on the social media handle of the British Army discloses that Sergeant Biney belongs to the 7 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps.
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