COLUMBIA — Gus T. Ridgel carries history with him, and not just because he is 86 years old. Ridgel was the first African-American to graduate from MU with a master’s degree.
First MU African-American graduate student speaks to inspired audience
Friday, August 31, 2012 | 4:53 p.m. CDT;
updated 5:13 p.m. CDT, Friday, August 31, 2012
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