Photo: Jennifer Gates/Instagram
Jennifer Gatesnow has her master’s degree!
The 27-year-old daughter ofBill GatesandMelinda French Gatesgraduated from Columbia University with her master’s degree in public health on Tuesday.
“(Accelerated) Master of Public Health 👩🎓🩵,” the graduate wrote. “Thank you @columbiapublichealth for this incredible educational opportunity and the village around me who made this possible. Grateful 🙏✨.”
Jennifer then explained what an accelerated master’s degree was in parentheses: “Transparency— accelerated students officially get our degrees conferred in October when practicum deliverables are due, but all coursework is completed and we walk in the ceremony and celebrate now.”
Her husbandNayel Nassarreposted the photo on his Instagram Story, writing, “So proud!”
Jennifer Gates/Instagram
On her Instagram Story, Jennifer reposted a photo of herwalking to receive her diploma, which was shared on the official Instagram account of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
She also shared a photo of her onstage accepting an award. “Honored to receive the Excellence in General Public Health award alongside amazing colleagues and mentors,” she wrote.
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Bill and Melinda’s divorce was finalized in August of 2021 after 27 years of marriage. Last year, she toldFortunemagazinethat the split was “unbelievably painful.”
In addition to Jennifer, the parents share Rory, 23, and Phoebe, 20.
The kids were among Melinda’s top priorities during the divorce, she told the magazine.
“My main concern, of course, was trying to protect my kids through it,” she toldFortune. “And we got to the other side.”
Last month, the parentscelebrated Jennifer’s 27th birthdaywith their own respective Instagram posts.
“Happy birthday, Jenn! You continue to amaze me with your intelligence, creativity, and compassion,” Bill, 67, wrote alongside asweet photo of the two smiling. “I feel incredibly lucky to be your dad, and I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Love you always!”
“Happy birthday, Jenn! It’s hard to believe you’re already 27,” Melinda, 58, began her caption. “Watching you grow into the amazing woman you are today—and become a mother to your own daughter—has been one of the greatest joys of my life.”
source: people.com
