GRADUATION

INDIANAPOLIS — After having to postpone in-person commencement ceremonies last year because of the COVID-19, universities and colleges in Indiana are getting ready to ceremonies this spring. Because the number of guests will be limited at some ceremonies, schools are will live stream the events. Here’s what you need to know about the plans.  

Entertainer, comedian and actor Nick Cannon is one of the many Class of 2020 graduates. She shared his excitement on his Twitter page saying, “I graduated from Howard University @howarduniversity1867 today! Received a degree in Criminology/Administration of Justice and minor in Africana Studies! Had the opportunity to speak at the virtual ceremony, Master and PhD! […]

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Sixteen-year-old Destyni Tyree was awarded a full scholarship to Potomac State College too.

A Louisiana community celebrates the valedictorian banned from graduation ceremony over his refusal to shave his facial hair. The case raised questions about school districts selectively enforcing its policies.

Two-hundred guests celebrated the Louisiana teen, not only for his academic achievements, but for his ability to stand up for himself.

Since 2010, every single Urban Prep graduate has been accepted to a four-year college or university.

Michelle Obama delivered the final commencement speech of her tenure as First Lady Friday at City College of New York in Harlem, addressing more than 3,000 members of the class of 2016 at the 169-year-old public college. During the speech, which included a dig at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and a brief talk about the significance […]

What may not have been a traditional graduation speech has now captured the heart and souls of many.

Haters always gonna hate.

Viral photo shows emotional Haitian immigrant graduating at the top of his West Point class. He plans to become a pilot.

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