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ATLANTA, Ga. — One of America’s leading national television opinion news anchors has successfully added another university degree to his already impressive educational portfolio: a Master of Science degree in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics. Dr. Rashad Richey has now achieved his new status as a physicist.
Dr. Richey is a university professor, academic dean, and social scientist who has provided thought-provoking lectures at some of America’s top universities including the University of Michigan, Mercer University, Reinhardt University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, and other notable institutions. This award-winning talk radio personality has successful shows on SiriusXM’s Urban View, “Dr. Rashad Richey Review,” and News & Talk 1380-WAOK/V-103 HD3’s “The Rashad Richey Morning Show.” He is also the passionate and poignant TV anchor for “Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey” on the TYT Network.
Dr. Richey is arguably among the most influential national thought leaders in the country. He has over 1.6 million combined subscribers through his corresponding YouTube and Facebook Watch platforms, coupled with his television, digital streaming, podcasts, and radio shows; he speaks directly to the hearts of over 10 million people weekly. Dr. Richey is also the President of Rolling Out Magazine, the largest free-print urban publication in America.
Science News Watch found this achievement exceptional, given Dr. Richey’s already well-known social and political advocacy accomplishments.
Nationally recognized board-certified family physician, Dr. Barbara Joy Jones, said she knew Dr. Richey would excel in yet another subject field.
“In the time I’ve known Dr. Richey, he has demonstrated significant aptitude. The announcement of his master’s degree in physics came as no surprise to me. It aligns with the dedicated way he commits to any pursuit. The world is a better place because of his diligence. Groundbreaking discoveries, I believe, will be the tip of the iceberg,” said Dr. Barbara Joy Jones
Dr. Richey said he’s invested a lot of his time to study physics and quantum mechanics.
“I’ve actually ‘secretly’ studied physics, in particular quantum physics, particle behavior, superposition, and dynamics in quantum field theory for roughly 12 years now,” Dr. Richey told SNW in an exclusive interview. “Physics is everywhere and everything. It’s inescapable. To understand the underlying principles of nature, one must understand nature’s true governing apparatus, which is the quantized world. All sciences, including biological sciences, stem from this subatomic world we interact with daily. Most of us are unconscious to the impact and reality of this phenomenon. The more physicists continue to discover, the more we realize how much ancient cultures got it right and we got it wrong.”
But Dr. Richey is earning more than just this degree. Not only did Dr. Richey complete his master’s in physics, but he also achieved this notable feat while simultaneously attending law school. He has about one year of study left at Birmingham School of Law before he’ll obtain his Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Dr. Richey’s master thesis, “The Quantum Field Effect and its Causal Link to Ancient Cultures and their Comprehension of Nature and Awareness,” will likely turn heads in the physics and archaeological communities.
Dr. Richey completed his Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from UNEM University, also known as Universidad Empresarial (UNEM), which is a fully accredited, private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational institution of higher learning. The institution has an international program in accordance with Costa Rican Ministry of Education regulations, providing various degree programs through the university’s consortium of institutions, which includes qualified professors and academic supervisors, similar to a doctoral study structure.
While some may question the validity of Dr. Richey becoming a physicist at this stage of his life, by industry standards and definition, Dr. Richey is in fact a bonified physicist — he holds an advanced degree in physics from an accredited university, engages in ongoing research, and has developed new theories related to the quantum energy field and various mechanics of subatomic particles/waves.
Dr. Richey is currently booked to provide several physics-related lectures at multiple universities, including one sponsored by Science News Watch and other scientific publications.
Once Dr. Richey completes his law degree, he will enroll in one of the most rigorous and prestigious physics PhD programs in the country.
The reason these achievements are so outstanding is that the odds were stacked against Dr. Richey, leading many to doubt his trajectory as a self-admitted wayward teenager, who was caught up in gang life and did various stints in juvenile detention.
Dr. Richey experienced life as a foster child growing up on the tough streets of Atlanta, Georgia. During those years he faced some of the worst conditions imaginable, especially for a teenager. While separated from his biological family during periods of time in his childhood, Dr. Richey attributes his compassion and sense of duty to his father, Nathaniel Richey, whom he’s close with today, and his late Aunt Marvelle, who also raised Dr. Richey for a considerable number of years. But some people were not as caring and wrote him off as a “thug” or simply a “lost cause” back then.
Being tenacious, Dr. Richey used the words of those who wrongly wrote him off to go on to achieve greatness. He has become a more compassionate person because of his childhood, now tirelessly advocating to improve the lives of those who are less fortunate.
He hopes his achievements will show other youth who feel discounted or marginalized that with the right motivation, progressive policies, and genuine opportunities, nothing can stop them from accomplishing their goals.
Understanding that some would question his newly earned degree, Dr. Richey went through the additional process of having his physics education evaluated and certified through California University FCE, which is recognized by the United States Department of Education as an approved higher education credential evaluator, California Department of Education, and the State of California Board of Education. California University FCE is additionally recognized by the United Nations NGO Branch and is a CHEA member under UNESCO.
This is to certify that Dr. Rashad Richey has satisfactorily completed the prescribed graduate studies [Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics]. He has completed all requirements for graduation with the degree Master of Science (MS), major in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics … with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.80 … Dr. Rashad Richey is deemed fully qualified to occupy any position of responsibility that requires the qualification of a master’s degree graduate [in the field of physics].
– California University FCE
Over the course of his academic journey, Dr. Richey has earned many other degrees. He completed his doctoral studies at Clark Atlanta University where his research focused on federal policies in higher education. He has a PhD in Religious Studies from Western Orthodox University (ad eundem), a PhD from Scofield Seminary, “The Global Affect of Western Religion on Politics, Policy, and Government,” and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Beulah Heights University.
Dr. Richey has also completed executive education in leadership studies from Cornell University through their eCornell program and will take part in a specialized legal education program this summer at Harvard Law School.
Additionally, Dr. Richey has two earned undergraduate degrees, one in religious studies and the second in applied psychology, with a concentration in cognitive development and leadership psychology.
SNW asked Dr. Richey how he grounded this knowledge and keeps up with the ever-evolving theories and discoveries in quantum physics.
“The majority of my studies, until recently, have virtually all been through self-study, informal education, and a few notable physics seminars and lectures over the years,” Dr. Richey said. “I was able to ground much of this education through an MIT program known as OpenCourseWare. It’s actually a really dope program that provides full MIT courses online taught by the original professor, at no cost. I’ve completed 43 of them over the years, learning theoretical math, various physics theories, quantum mechanics, and the principles associated with the observer effect, wave/particle duality, quantum field theory, and other interesting elements. I wasn’t interested in learning much about classical physics, even though it’s required to have a moderately decent grasp of the classical stuff to comprehend some of the theoretical concepts in quantum physics. However, many of the more traditional lessons we learned in classical physics go completely against our discoveries contextualized through quantum physics.”
When SNW asked about his future academic and professional goals, Richey’s answer did not come as shock:
“Ironically, it wasn’t my plan to ever obtain a master’s degree in physics at all, but my plan was to enroll in a physics PhD program after law school. However, after reviewing the qualifications to enroll in a quantum physics doctoral program, I realized quickly that no institution would allow me to onboard into such an advanced program without a formal academic background in physics, or at least a related science. While most universities were impressed with my knowledge of quantum physics and the self-study methodology, they were bound by multiple institutional policies that required I possess either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a physics-related discipline,” Dr. Richey said.
These requirements posed a new challenge.
“I knew I had enough ‘head knowledge’ to engage in a specific course of study for my doctoral research proposal, but I still needed to demonstrate mastery of the subject through a formalized, accredited master’s degree program to pursue the PhD. So I found an avenue at an accredited university that came the closest to fitting my schedule and provided me the opportunity to demonstrate my aptitude in physics. The professors and program supervisors were very supportive of my goals and understood I was already an overcommitted adult trying to do this ‘impossible’ thing. They pushed me to my limits, but the result was worth it,” Dr. Richey said.
Dr. Richey paused for a moment then said, “Now the plan now is to complete my law degree and pass the bar. Afterward, I will enroll in a PhD program to deepen my research in quantum physics and the mechanics of the quantum universe. There are also a few universally accepted physics theories I may turn upside-down as I’m already on the brink of doing so now. Additionally, I’ve engineered more than a few physics-based inventions I’m in the process of patenting.”
SNW: You may be one of the most educated individuals in America, do you plan to obtain any additional degrees after your PhD in physics?
“Possibly, but I will likely go another route and complete a PhD by publication in a political affairs discipline, which is available for individuals who already possess a doctoral degree and have a plethora of published content,” Dr. Richey said.
SNW: Do you think this will have an adverse impact on your already successful career as a broadcaster and advocate?
“Nope,” Dr. Richey said.
Dr. Richey is a member in good standing with the National Society of Black Physicists, which was founded in 1977 at Morgan State University. The entity is the largest, most recognizable organization devoted to the growth and development of the African-American physics community. He is also a member of the Philosophy of Physics Society.
Dr. Richey has a massive multiplatform broadcasting wheelhouse, which includes television, digital streaming, terrestrial radio, satellite radio, and podcasts; TYT Network, SiriusXM, News & Talk 1380 WAOK, V-103 FM, Comcast Xfinity, PlutoTV, RokuTV, Samsung Plus, FuboTV, Local NOW, Twitch, YouTube TV, Facebook Watch, iHeart Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible Podcast, Apple Podcast, and other media sources.
UNEM University’s English language programs are offered through the Office of International Affairs. The University received its charter from the Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP) of the Costa Rican Ministry of Education, during Session number 336-97 which met on 5 November 1997. The institution is also listed with the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) International Association of Universities’ World List of Universities and International Handbook of Universities and other international directories.
