TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A 17-year-old girl will graduate from the University of Alabama with her master’s degree.
LeAnna Roberts said she decided long ago that she wanted to do well in academics. She also credits her parents as a big part of her success.
“I would say I am surprised. Looking back four years ago when I was in high school, I would have never imagined, never saw this in the cards myself,” said Roberts.
Roberts graduated from high school at 15 years old, and on that same day, she earned an associate’s degree in science from Shelton State Community College, WBRC reported.
“When I started my 9th grade year, I knew I wanted a challenge and I began to take dual enrollment courses at Shelton State Community College.”
She didn’t stop there.
Roberts also earned her undergrad degree in biology at 16 years old. And on Saturday, she will walk on stage and receive another degree.
This time she’s receiving a master’s in business administration with a healthcare management concentration, WBRC reported.
“From an early age, my parents really poured into me. I always had a love for reading, learning, and science. I was a very inquisitive child,” said Roberts.
Roberts said she plans to graduate with her second Master’s in 2025.
After that, she’s off to medical school.
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