13-year-old makes history crossing stage as college graduate with 4 diplomas
At 13 years old, Elijah Muhammad is the youngest African American to graduate college with a degree in computer science and cybersecurity, according to his family.
He made history by crossing the stage as a college graduate at age 13.
“At first, I didn’t really understand the full impact of it until my dad fully explained it and was like, ‘You’re really doing this, you’re the youngest to ever do it,’” Elijah said.
The 13-year-old said he is proud of his work and has more than just the diplomas already completed.
“I have 10 IBM certifications, one Google IT certification and four diplomas from Oklahoma City Community College,” Elijah said.
While he may not be your typical 13-year-old, he says he loves being a teenager.
“As many accomplishments as I have, I still go swimming, go outside, play basketball and still have fun,” he said.
His family beams with pride at all he’s done — and what the future holds.
“He is the smartest person I know. I’ve never seen anyone like him,” Shania Muhammad, Elijah’s mother said.
Elijah’s father added, “If you put your mind to it, you can do it. You just got to put in the work that it takes.”
The family said Elijah’s older sister also just graduated from college at the age of 15.
