Although Hunter and Holmes were the first African-American students to matriculate at the University of Georgia , Mary Frances Early became the first African-American graduate by earning her master 's ( MMEd ) in music education in 1962 .
Although Hunter and Holmes were the first African-American students to matriculate at UGA , Mary Frances Early became the first African-American graduate by earning her master 's ( MMEd ) in music education in 1962 .