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Students who want to learn technical skills can help themselves and their school find funding.

(NAPSI)—Here’s a clever secondary education idea you may be glad you learned: When graduates walk across the stage at a Texas State Technical College (TSTC) graduation ceremony, they do more than … more

1/12/23

Tonya Lewis Taylor, I Will Graduate co-founder and director, and David C. Banks ,Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, pose for a portrait at the Barclays Center.

Barclays hosts the largest celebration of education

“I will graduate.” That’s what 11,000 students chanted at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Oct. 24 during the largest education celebration in New York City. more

By Stacy Driks | 11/10/22

Two students graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University

Two greater Riverdale students were among the 2,400 students who graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a private university in Teaneck, New Jersey, at a graduation ceremony at MetLife … more

By Stacy Driks | 8/26/22

Hussein Abdul was selected to speak at his Lehman College graduation. Now he’s taking a break from school before aiming for his master's degree. As a first-generation college graduate, he believes the Bronx made him into the person he is today.

Surprise, mom and dad! 'I'm a college grad'

Two sons. Two commencements. One week. Except these blessed parents didn’t expect to see one of the sons actually graduate from college, let alone give a speech. more

By Stacy Driks | 6/10/22

First-generation student Hussain Abdul says he was 'made in the Bronx.' Abdul received a baccalaureate degree in political science and was selected to be the student speaker to represent his graduating class.

Graduating in-person again at Lehman College

It was May, and it has been far too long since the public spotted a person donning a cap and gown walking down the street along with friends and family. more

By STACY DRIKS | 6/3/22

CUNY in-person graduations underway

College commencements are returning for CUNY, and as students walk down the aisle with their cap and gown, they will finally get to celebrate in person with their loved ones after two years of COVID. more

By STACY DRIKS | 5/27/22

Sydney Waitt, far right, is one of a number of students with concerns about traveling to the Meadowland Exposition Center in New Jersey for Manhattan College’s graduation. Being immuno-compromised, she can’t say she's not worried to share indoor space among people who may not be vaccinated.

Manhattan College takes New Jersey for graduation

Unlike some of her peers in recent years, Sydney Waitt will get to graduate from Manhattan College at an in-person ceremony. But she won’t walk in the school’s Draddy Gymnasium. Instead, she’ll get her degree in New Jersey. more

By STACY DRIKS | 4/24/22

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