American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: William H. Gates Iii
Biography of Bill Gates, co-founder and chairman of the Microsoft Corporation. Students can learn about the evolution of Microsoft Corp. and the life of Bill Gates through text, photos and interviews.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Wole Soyinka
A biography of African poet and playwright Wole Soyinka, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Wynton Marsalis
A biography of jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. A musical prodigy, he began playing in orchestras while still in high school. He later won the Pulitzer Prize in Music. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: The American Dream
Read inspiring quotes from famous Americans about how they perceive the concept of the "American Dream."
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Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Courage
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they displayed courage in their lives.
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Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Integrity
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate integrity.
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Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Passion
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate passion for a goal, a dream, a cause, or a pursuit.
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Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Perseverance
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they demonstrate perseverance in their lives.
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Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Preparation
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they prepared themselves to be successful in achieving their goals.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Vision
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they opened up their imaginations to a larger vision in order to surpass the limits that society or others may have imposed on them.
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Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
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Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Business
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the world of business who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Science and Exploration
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the world of science who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Sports
Learn about the lives of famous people in sports and how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success
Examines the lives of famous people who have achieved their life's goals by highlighting seven core principles that helped them to succeed. These include passion, vision, preparation, courage, perseverance, integrity, and pursuit of an...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Anthony M. Kennedy
Acquaint yourself with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, appointed by President Reagan in 1988. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer, better known as the King of Golf, is an American icon. From the golf course to a popular beverage, Arnold Palmer has had many amazing achievements. Read about his background, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Benazir Bhutto
At age 35, Benazir Bhutto was one of the youngest chiefs of state in the world. More than that, she was the first woman ever to serve as prime minister of an Islamic country, but the road that brought her to power had already led through...
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Academy of Achievement: Bob Woodward
Learn about the influential journalist Bob Woodward who exposed the Watergate Scandal which led to the downfall of President Nixon. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Carol Greider, ph.d.
Learn about the influential cell research of Carol Greider, Ph.D. and Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn which has furthered our understanding of cancer and moved us one step closer to a cure. This research earned them a Nobel Prize in Medicine....
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Academy of Achievement: David Trimble
Learn about the Nobel Prize Winner David Trimble who worked for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Academy of Achievement: Carole King
Learn about the Grammy award-winning songwriter Carole King. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Academy of Achievement: Donald C. Johanson, ph.d.
Learn about the anthropologist Donald C. Johanson, Ph.D. who discovered the Lucy skeleton. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.