Student Success Stories

Celebrating the Success of Our Alumni

Our Alumni’s Impact Across Industries

From groundbreaking innovators to community advocates, our alumni are leading change across diverse fields. Each success story reflects not only individual achievements but the collective impact of the Williams-Franklin Foundation. We invite you to explore the journeys of these remarkable individuals whose contributions are shaping our world for the better.

LaShelle Franklin
July 24th, 2020

Meet Jemiah Williams

Meet Jemiah Williams of Arlington, Texas, Howard University Class of 2021, and future Legal Correspondent. At an early age, Jemiah asked herself an important question, “what can I do to make a difference in the lives of others?” Searching for the answer led her to Howard University (HU), where s...

LaShelle Franklin
May 13th, 2020

Meet Julia Nichols

Meeting Julia Nichols, graduating class of 2020 at Edward Waters College, and future Computer Software Engineer. Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ms. Nichols will be a first-generation college graduate, from Edward Waters College in the fall. Like many universities around the country, he...

LaShelle Franklin
May 12th, 2020

Meet Noah Nicholas

Meet Noah Nicholas, expected graduate at Howard University 2020 and future Orthopedic Physician Assistant. This year, we take a moment to celebrate the unstoppable Noah Nicholas for being a returning awardee of the WFF scholarship. In Noah’s interview, he explained how a bump in the road is only...

LaShelle Franklin
April 30th, 2020

Meet Marvellous Oke

Meet Marvellous Oke, expected graduate at Morgan State University 2020 and future Pediatrician Neurologist. The Williams-Franklin Foundation had the pleasure of awarding Marvellous Oke, originally from Nigeria, the WFF 2019 – 2020 scholarship award. Known for her passion for working with child...