As one of Hollywood’s A-listers, James Franco is recognized as one of the most versatile thespians of his generation. He began acting in the late 1990s and achieved international fame for his portrayal of Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy. Known for his rakish charm and chiseled good looks, Franco has defied expectations by becoming more than a pretty face in Tinsel Town…
One of the most exciting stories in the 2020 presidential race was Andrew Yang’s insurgent campaign that catapulted him from relative obscurity into the national spotlight. As the leader of a burgeoning movement of “Yang Gangers,” Yang surpassed the expectations of many by outlasting sitting senators and former governors…
John Roger Stevens, otherwise known as John Legend, was born on December 28th, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio. Being musically inclined and in a family of people who loved music, he started playing the piano by four. At age seven, he joined their church choir…
Warren Buffett’s rise as the world’s most successful investor is the stuff of legend. Born during the Great Depression in Nebraska, Buffett demonstrated keen business abilities at a young age. By 13, Buffett was dabbling in stocks, working odd jobs, and selling his own horseracing tip sheet. Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” he made his first million soon after he turned 30…
In March 1958, John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie went to the University of Virginia Law School’s first alumni Law Day. While introducing Kennedy before his address, John S. Battle, the Governor of Virginia said, “I venture the hope that in 1960, the Commonwealth of Virginia will join hands with the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts and present to you [as] the next president of the United States.”…
When Tim Cook was a student in Duke University’s MBA program, he could scarcely dream that one day he’d be running one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Initially seen as a mere caretaker for Steve Jobs’ beloved Apple franchise, Cook has since forged his own distinctive legacy…
As one of the most recognizable people in the world, Michael Jordan needs no introduction. With a legendary basketball career that includes one college national championship, two Olympic gold medals with the USA basketball team, and six NBA championships, Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest player to ever step on the hardwood…
John Nash was one of the 20th Century’s greatest thinkers in mathematics. During his life, which ended abruptly in 2015, the Princeton University mathematician made groundbreaking contributions to game theory, differential geometry, and the study of partial differential equations…
As a Vanderbilt with a Yale education, Anderson Cooper has lived a pretty extraordinary life. Turn on CNN and you’ll likely see the trademark bright blue eyes and silver hair that has helped Cooper become one of the most recognizable faces in media and journalism…
Over the course of more than 20 years of success in Silicon Valley, Peter Thiel has had a hand in technology companies that are now ingrained in everyday American life. Continue Reading
