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UF and UF Law honor W. George Allen

Published: Oct 22nd, 2012

When W. George Allen became the first African-American to graduate from the University of Florida in 1962, it was not only a victory for him, but also for countless others who had fought for equality for decades at the university. On Friday, Oct. 12, the University of Florida and UF Levin College of Law celebrated the 50th anniversary of Allen’s graduation from UF Law [...]

UF Law celebrates 50th graduation anniversary of UF’s first black graduate

UF Law celebrates 50th graduation anniversary of UF’s first black graduate

Published: Oct 1st, 2012

The “celebration” will be held Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. in UF Law’s Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom. It is co-sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association and Association of Black Alumni, Levin College of Law and Center [...]