On Jan. 6, 1961, Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter became the first two African American students to enroll at the University of Georgia when they walked past the historic Arch and into this building to register for classes. On January 9, 2001, during the 40th Anniversary celebration of the desegregation of the University, their courage and fortitude, and that of their families, were honored for paving the way for others to follow.