Young Kurdish Immigrant Beats Near Insurmountable Odds to Earn University Education, American Dream
Ghariba Babiry is a classic American dream story. Coming to the United States 15 years ago without understanding a word of English, no prior schooling, and soon to receive a college degree, …with a potential teaching job in tow, that’s quite an accomplishment. On May 11, she will be among more than 1,000 graduates who will receive their degrees when Tennessee State University holds its spring commencement at Hale Stadium…



