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June 25, 1955
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
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Charles E. Williams, associate professor at Florida A&M University College of Law, received his SJ.D. degree from Georgetown University on June 6, becoming the first Negro to earn this degree there in its 168-year history.
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FAMU LAW PROF. GETS DOCTORATE
Charles E. Williams, associate professor of law at Florida A and M University college of law, was awarded the SJ.D. degree (doctorate of juridicial science degree) from Georgetown University in Washington, D. C., on June 6, according to an announcement by A and M President George W. Gore, Jr.
Atty. Williams has been a member of the A and M college of law faculty since September, 1954.
On May 23, he completed final requirements for the doctor of juridicial science degree, and, accordingly, received same from Georgetown U. on June 6. Williams is the first Negro to receive this degree in Georgetown's 168 year history, and the second successful candidate for the degree at Georgetown in the past 14 years.
He also holds the A. B. and LL.B. degrees from Howard University and the LL.M. degree from Georgetown University. Williams is a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a member of the District of Columbia Bar. Reliable reports indicate that Atty. Williams is the fourth Negro to receive this degree from any school in the United States.
Charles E. Williams, associate professor of law at Florida A and M University college of law, was awarded the SJ.D. degree (doctorate of juridicial science degree) from Georgetown University in Washington, D. C., on June 6, according to an announcement by A and M President George W. Gore, Jr.
Atty. Williams has been a member of the A and M college of law faculty since September, 1954.
On May 23, he completed final requirements for the doctor of juridicial science degree, and, accordingly, received same from Georgetown U. on June 6. Williams is the first Negro to receive this degree in Georgetown's 168 year history, and the second successful candidate for the degree at Georgetown in the past 14 years.
He also holds the A. B. and LL.B. degrees from Howard University and the LL.M. degree from Georgetown University. Williams is a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and a member of the District of Columbia Bar. Reliable reports indicate that Atty. Williams is the fourth Negro to receive this degree from any school in the United States.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Charles E Williams
Sj.D. Degree
Georgetown University
First Negro Recipient
Florida A&M University
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles E. Williams
George W. Gore, Jr.
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
June 6
Key Persons
Charles E. Williams
George W. Gore, Jr.
Outcome
williams awarded sj.d. degree; first negro recipient at georgetown in 168 years; fourth negro overall in u.s.
Event Details
Charles E. Williams, associate professor at Florida A and M University college of law since September 1954, completed requirements on May 23 and received SJ.D. degree from Georgetown University on June 6.