Read more about the article From a WWII spy to an Olympic legend, these 11 women are joining the National Women’s Hall of Fame
The National Women's Hall of Fame in Upstate New York recently announced their inductees for 2026, including six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee and American economist who served as the 78th United States secretary of the treasury, Janet Yellen. Getty Images

From a WWII spy to an Olympic legend, these 11 women are joining the National Women’s Hall of Fame

From a six-time Olympic medalist to the author of the beloved children’s classic “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” the National Women’s Hall of Fame in…

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Read more about the article Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to deliver address at UCLA commencement
Jackie Joyner-Kersee with her Olympic medals — three gold, one silver and two bronze. Courtesy of Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to deliver address at UCLA commencement

The three-time gold medal winner, Bruin alum and philanthropist will speak to graduates June 12 at Pauley Pavilion One of UCLA’s most iconic alumni is coming home to celebrate the…

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Read more about the article Jackie Joyner-Kersee announced as UCLA College commencement speaker
Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is pictured. The UCLA alumnus will speak at the College of Letters and Science commencement ceremonies at Pauley Pavilion June 12. (Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force)

Jackie Joyner-Kersee announced as UCLA College commencement speaker

Three-time Olympic gold medalist and UCLA alumnus Jackie Joyner-Kersee will speak at the College of Letters and Science commencement ceremonies June 12. Joyner-Kersee, who graduated UCLA in 1986 with a…

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Read more about the article Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation celebrates 25 years of empowering East St. Louis youth
Olympians Jackie Joyner-Kersee and André Lamar Phillips, who is best known for winning the 400 metres hurdles gold medal at the 1988 Olympic Games, enjoy the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation 2025 Sequins, Suits & Sneakers gala at The Four Seasons on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Joyner-Kersee's brother and Olympian Al Joyner stands in the second row. Photo by Maurice Meredith | St. Louis American

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation celebrates 25 years of empowering East St. Louis youth

Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee marked a milestone in her lifelong commitment to East St. Louis youth, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation during a gala held Friday…

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