Elizabeth Ann Virgil, '26, was the first African American woman to earn a bachelor's degree from UNH.
Alumni Excellence Through Diversity Lecture Program
Distinguished alumnus John Laymon '73, President and sole owner of JRL Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest Minority businesses in Pittsburgh, recently spoke about his UNH experiences as an engineering major and athlete. He also discussed his rise to business ownership and his continued efforts to promote diversity in his field, community, and personal work. Laymon was the first African American to graduate from UNH with a degree in Mechanical Engineering
