- Tatyana Ali -- Degree in African-American Studies and government from Harvard University
- LaLa Anthony -- Degree in Communications from Howard University
- Tyra Banks -- Degree in Business Management from Harvard University
- Tina Fey -- Bachelor's degree in drama from the University of Virginia
- Lisa Kudrow -- Degree in Psychobiology from Vassar College
- Queen Latifah -- Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Manhattan Community College
- Sanaa Lathan -- Degree in English from UC Berkley and Masters degree in drama from Yale
- Lucy Lui -- Degree in Chinese Language and Culture from University of Michigan
- Rachel McAdams -- Degree in Fine Arts from York University
- Natalie Portman -- Degree in Psychology from Harvard University
- J.K. Rowling -- Degree in French and Classical Studies from Exeter University
- Wanda Sykes -- Degree in Marketing from Hampton University
- Carrie Underwood -- Degree in Mass Communications from Northeastern State University
- Gabrielle Union -- Degree in Sociology from UCLA
- Barbara Walters -- Degree in English from Sarah Lawrence College
- Emma Watson -- Degree (in progress) from Brown University and the University of Oxford
- Oprah Winfrey -- Degree in Speech and Drama from Tennessee State University
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- Alphabet blocks were invented by Adeline D. T. Whitney in 1882
- Apgar tests (evaluate a baby’s health upon birth) were invented by Virginia Apgar in 1952
- Chocolate-chip cookies were invented by Ruth Wakefield in 1930
- Circular saw was invented by Tabitha Babbitt in 1812
- The Dishwasher was invented by Josephine Cochran in 1872
- Disposable diapers were invented by Marion Donovan in 1950
- Electric hot water heater was invented by Ida Forbes in 1917
- Elevated railway was invented by Mary Walton in 1881
- Engine mufflers were invented by El Dorado Jones in 1917
- Fire escape was invented by Anna Connelly in 1887
- Globes were invented by Ellen Fitz in 1875
- The Ironing board was invented by Sarah Boone in 1892
- Kevlar (i.e. bulletproof vests) was invented by Stephanie Kwolek in 1966
- The Life raft was invented by Maria Beaseley in 1882
- Liquid Paper® (Used to correct mistakes printed on paper) was invented by Bessie Nesmith in 1951
- Locomotive chimney was invented by Mary Walton in 1879
- Medical syringes were invented by Letitia Geer in 1899
- The Paper-bag-making machine was invented by Margaret Knight in 1871
- Rolling pins were invented by Catherine Deiner in 1891
- Rotary engine was invented by Margaret Knight in 1904
- Scotchgard™ fabric protector was invented by Patsy O. Sherman in 1956
- Snugli® baby carrier was invented by Ann Moore in 1965
- Street-cleaning machines were invented by Florence Parpart in 1900
- Submarine lamps and telescopes were invented by Sarah Mather in 1845
- Windshield wipers were invented by Mary Anderson in 1903
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