Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
Virginia’s largest school district faces budget shortfall, teacher raises at risk
Virginia’s largest school district is scrambling to find millions of dollars to close a shortfall in the upcoming school budget.
Virginia’s largest school district is scrambling to find millions of dollars to close a shortfall in the upcoming school budget.
Maryland teacher under investigation after viral TikTok of students taking out his braids
A teacher in Prince George's County is now under investigation after a video of his students taking out his braids went viral on TikTok.
A teacher in Prince George's County is now under investigation after a video of his students taking out his braids went viral on TikTok.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
NJ quintuplets make history by graduating together from same university
A set of New Jersey quintuplets achieved the impossible by graduating from the same university this week.
A set of New Jersey quintuplets achieved the impossible by graduating from the same university this week.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Fairfax County schools plan to crack down on cell phone usage next school year
A new policy starting next school year might require students now lock up their cell phones in Fairfax County.
A new policy starting next school year might require students now lock up their cell phones in Fairfax County.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
1 hurt in chaos after Howard University nursing graduation ceremony reaches maximum capacity
One person was hurt in the chaos surrounding the Howard University nursing program’s graduation ceremony after it was cut short Thursday once it reached maximum capacity.
One person was hurt in the chaos surrounding the Howard University nursing program’s graduation ceremony after it was cut short Thursday once it reached maximum capacity.
GWU protest continues after 33 arrested in clash with police
Protesters reconvened Thursday to demonstrate outside George Washington University's administrative offices.
Protesters reconvened Thursday to demonstrate outside George Washington University's administrative offices.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Fencing goes up around GWU's University Yard
Less than 24 hours after the pro-Palestinian protest encampment was cleared from George Washington University, new barriers were put up on campus.
Less than 24 hours after the pro-Palestinian protest encampment was cleared from George Washington University, new barriers were put up on campus.
Protesters march to GWU president's DC home over unmet demands
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters left the encampment site at George Washington University Tuesday and marched to President Ellen Granberg's home in Northwest.
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters left the encampment site at George Washington University Tuesday and marched to President Ellen Granberg's home in Northwest.
GWU threatens to suspend students for trespassing in pro-Palestine encampment
George Washington University officials said in a new statement this week that temporary suspensions are possible for GWU students who "continue to trespass and engage in protest activity."
George Washington University officials said in a new statement this week that temporary suspensions are possible for GWU students who "continue to trespass and engage in protest activity."
Teacher Appreciation Week: 6 ways to show your thanks to the teachers in your life
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Here are some Teacher Appreciation Week ideas for how to say thank you to educators.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Here are some Teacher Appreciation Week ideas for how to say thank you to educators.
Power outage closes 3 Fauquier County schools
Three public schools in Fauquier County - Coleman Elementary, Thompson Elementary and Marshall Middle - are closed Tuesday after downed trees triggered a power outage.
Three public schools in Fauquier County - Coleman Elementary, Thompson Elementary and Marshall Middle - are closed Tuesday after downed trees triggered a power outage.