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Sylvia E. Mathis
Sylvia Elizabeth Mathis (July 7, 1949 – October 22, 1983) was the first African-American woman to become a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After serving for three years, Mathis left the agency, later dying in a car accident. Biography Mathis was born on July 7, 1949. She was raised in both North Carolina and Florida. In 1972, she graduated with a bachelors degree in Political Science from New York University, and in 1975 earned her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Her law school dean encouraged her to apply to the FBI Academy. Prior to joining the FBI Academy, Mathis shared, “…I am interested in delving into the relation of defending of rights and enforcement of rights. Going into the FBI seemed like a natural step.”Mathis arrived at the FBI Academy on February 17, 1976. She was a pioneer at the time. Only 41 of the Bureau's 8,500 agents were women. After completing her training, Mathis received her badge and credential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private university, private research university in New York City, New York, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a Nondenominational Christianity, non-denominational all-male institution near New York City Hall, City Hall based on a curriculum focused on a secular education. The university moved in 1833 and has maintained its main campus in Greenwich Village surrounding Washington Square Park. Since then, the university has added an engineering school in Brooklyn's MetroTech Center and graduate schools throughout Manhattan. NYU is one of the largest private universities in the United States by enrollment, with a total of 51,848 enrolled students in 2021. It is one of the most applied-to schools in the country and admissions are considered selective. NYU's main campus in New York City is organized into ten undergraduate schools, including the New York University College ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassi Chandler
Cassandra "Cassi" McWilliams Chandler (born ca 1958) is a retired special agent and spokesperson for the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. She was the first woman to be appointed an assistant director of the FBI's Office of Public Affairs and the first African Americans, African-American woman to be named a special agent in charge of a FBI field office, field office. Biography Cassandra McWilliams grew up in Compton, California, Compton, Los Angeles. When she was eight years old, her single mother moved the family to Geismar, Louisiana. As a child, she grew up wanting to be an attorney, thanks to her mother's urging. Cassandra McWilliams went on to major in journalism and English at Louisiana State University, with the ambition of becoming a News presenter, television news anchor before attending law school. As she planned, McWilliams went on to work as a television reporter and news anchor for a NBC News, NBC affiliate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She spent several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
