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First African-American to receive a bachelor’s degree

First African-American to receive a bachelor’s degree

February 24, 2023

Irwin Holmes on tennis court holding a tennis racket. He is wearing glasses and dressed in a t-shirt and shorts.

Irwin Holmes was the first African American man to receive a bachelor’s degree from NC State (electrical engineering). He was also the first African American athlete at NC State and was captain of the tennis team.