Two distinguished Alabama A&M University alumnae whose groundbreaking careers have influenced generations were recently honored by their hometown of Guntersville, Alabama. Jeanette Scissum, a pioneering NASA mathematician and space scientist, and her cousin, Dr. Barbara Jean Henderson Anthony, a longtime educator and former Alabama A&M faculty member, received keys to the city in recognition of their lifetime achievements and lasting contributions.

2026-09-12T12:00:00-08:00From left, Adolph Scissum, son of Jeanette Scissum; Jeanette Scissum, seated; her husband, Andrew Mickens; and Dr. Barbara Jean Henderson Anthony gather during the City of Guntersville’s recognition of Scissum and Anthony./_images/scissumgroupedit.jpgGuntersville Recognizes Trailblazing Alumnae for Distinguished Careers in Science, Education and ServiceGuntersvilleRecognizes Trailblazing Alumnae for Distinguished Careers in Science, Education and Servicehttps://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/guntersville-recognizes-trailblazing-alumnae-for-distinguished-careers-in-science-education-and-service.html