UGA’s first Black Ph.D. graduate, Dr. McBay profiled by Georgia Groundbreakers series

UGA’s first Black Ph.D. graduate Shirley Mathis McBay

UGA’s first Black Ph.D. graduate pushed for more underrepresented students in STEM.

This story is part of a series, called Georgia Groundbreakers that celebrates innovative and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia – and their profound, enduring impact on our state, our nation and the world.