Graduation
Tom Cotton Criticized for Likening Multicultural Graduations to Segregation
The Republican senator claimed that Columbia University's plans to host graduation ceremonies that allow students to celebrate their individual backgrounds, ahead of formal commencement, was discriminatory on Tuesday.
University of Tampa Students Petition for In-Person Graduation Ceremony
Prospective grads want an in-person commencement ceremony this May, arguing that large gatherings can be done specifically and pointing to the city's decision to host the Super Bowl last month.
'I'm 75, I Graduated College at the Same Time As My Granddaughter'
Though there weren't many students my age, I have been in classes during the past three years with freshmen, juniors, sophomores and seniors and I have a lot of friends I've made in college.
'Shark Attack': How to Watch the New Robin Roberts Special Tonight
The new "20/20" special chronicles Paige Winter's recovery after being attacked by a shark in 2019. It follows her through receiving a prosthetic leg, as well as important high school milestones.
College Student Who Battled Coronavirus for 29 Days Graduates Top of Class
University of Victoria student Chelsea Kutyn was fighting COVID-19 for almost a month. Not only did she win her fight against the disease, she graduated with distinction at the top of her class.
19 High School Students Catch COVID-19 After Attending Graduation and Prom
All student activities have been canceled by the school through August 9 following the latest infections.
All the speakers and performers on the YouTube graduation special
The YouTube graduation special "Dear Class of 2020" features a massive line-up of stars, with the Obamas, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and BTS among those appearing in the festival-style digital event.
How to Watch Barack and Michelle Obama Headline Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Barack and Michelle Obama will deliver a virtual commencement address alongside other celebrities for "YouTube's Dear Class of 2020" ceremony to honor graduates.
'I'm 15, I Graduated High School and College in the Same Week'
A lot of the other college students didn't realize my age when I started taking full-time classes at Stark State College when I was 14 years-old.
Graduation 2020 Deals: How to Celebrate Memorial Day With Free Food
Food brands are celebrating both Memorial Day and the class of 2020 with these free food and drink deals.
Obama Says Trump Administration Not Fully in Charge of COVID-19 Response
"This pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing," Obama said during an online commencement speech Saturday.
'Graduate Together 2020' Streaming: How to Watch The Special Online
"Graduate Together 2020" will air across multiple networks on May 16 and will see President Barack Obama, LeBron James, Megan Rapinoe and many others paying tribute to the class of 2020.
'Graduate Together 2020' Line-Up: All The Stars in the Graduation Special
"Graduate Together 2020" is an all-star simulcast graduation ceremony airing on multiple networks on May 16, featuring everyone from President Barack Obama to LeBron James to The Jonas Brothers.
Obama Honors 2020 HBCU Grads in Virtual Commencement Ceremony
"More than anything, this pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing," he said.
The Class of 2020 Wants Jobs But Is Graduating Into Record Unemployment
Students graduating from college this year were preschoolers on 9/11, grew up during the Great Recession and are launching into adulthood amid a global pandemic. How much more can Gen Z take?
Advice to the Class of 2020 from People Who Graduated in the Last Recession
Seven tips to help this year's college seniors succeed from experts who got their own degrees during the Great Recession and other crises—and made out just fine anyway
High School Senior Requests for Barack Obama to Give Commencement Speech
Several users of Twitter, where the request was made, are hoping the former U.S. president will agree to the speech.
One of These NASA Astronauts Could Be the First Woman on the Moon
Eleven new recruits completed the two year training program with NASA to become fully-fledged astronauts last week.
Teen Drag Queen Does Amazing Death Drop During Graduation Ceremony
"I just said to my friends, 'How iconic would it be if I did a death drop?'" says Brandon Austin, a.ka. drag starlet Sophia Stardust.
Mother Claims She'll Be Arrested If She Attends Late Daughter's Graduation
Students said an empty chair will no longer memorialize their friend at the ceremony.
'Apartheid State': NYU Apologizes for Grad Speakers' Israel Comments
New York University's president said the graduate speaker's remarks made some audience members feel unwelcome and excluded.
FAU Graduation Canceled Over 'Credible Threat'
"The Student Union is being evacuated due to what law enforcement considers a credible threat."
School Blocks 1st Black Valedictorian From Grad Speech
A Rochester, New York prep school's first black valedictorian was forbidden from speaking at his graduation for several "run-ins" with his principal. So the mayor stepped in.
Valedictorian's Mic Cut for Mentioning Sexual Assault
Lulabel Seitz was cut off as she prepared to speak about allegations of sexual assault at Petaluma High School in California.
Apple CEO Cheers 'Me Too' Movement At Duke Commencement
Apple CEO Tim Cook's commencement speech at Duke University Sunday offered graduates a "think different" strategy that touted the women of the "me too" movement as well as the Parkland, Florida shooting survivors.
Who Are the Commencement Speakers in 2018?
Vice President Mike Pence will address the graduating class of Hillsdale College in Michigan this year.
Mickelson Withdraws From U.S. Open at Erin Hills
The 46-year-old is a five-time major championship winner.
Hillary Clinton Speaks Again at Wellesley
Clinton told the graduates they should "make defending truth and a free society a core value of your life every single day."
Got the Post-Graduation Blues? Pack a Bag
A LinkedIn study released Thursday determined where you should go and who you should work for.