Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private, historically Black university owned and operated by African Americans, announced that it will forgive student debt owed by its 2020 and 2021 graduates.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
Denver Public Schools to begin cooking all school meals from scratch
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Denver Public Schools is aiming to cook 100% of its school meals from scratch for the more than 90,000 students its serves in a partnership with Brigaid, a startup that brings in professional chefs to work with existing staff.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Baltimore students who failed classes this year will still pass, school board says
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Baltimore students who failed classes during the 2020-2021 school year will still pass on to the next grade level, the city's school board announced this week.
Aunt says nephew was attacked at school because he's gay
A Florida woman posted a video on her Facebook page showing a group of boys attacking her nephew. She said it’s because he’s gay.
A Florida woman posted a video on her Facebook page showing a group of boys attacking her nephew. She said it’s because he’s gay.
Yearbooks recalled over NY student citing Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
Judge orders community mediation for vice principal who threw beer
A New Jersey judge is turning to community mediation to try to resolve the case of a middle school vice principal who threw beer at people.
A New Jersey judge is turning to community mediation to try to resolve the case of a middle school vice principal who threw beer at people.
50 college scholarships being raffled off to students who get Pfizer vaccine in NY
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
Video shows US Marine surprising sister at college graduation ceremony
A U.S. Marine surprised his sister by appearing on stage as she graduated from Endicott College in Massachusetts on May 22.
A U.S. Marine surprised his sister by appearing on stage as she graduated from Endicott College in Massachusetts on May 22.
Howard to name College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman
Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions.
Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions.
NYC schools to be in-person only in September, de Blasio says
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"New York City public schools, 1 million kids, will be back in their classroom in September. All in-person, no remote," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Cal State Northridge police searching for sexual battery suspect
California State University, Northridge police were investigating and issued a campus crime alert after a woman was reportedly groped on campus.
California State University, Northridge police were investigating and issued a campus crime alert after a woman was reportedly groped on campus.
What will the future of remote learning be in NYC, NJ?
As infection rates plunge and more people get vaccinated, the debate over students returning to schools in the fall is heating up as parents, students and teachers ask what the full return to in-person education will look like?
As infection rates plunge and more people get vaccinated, the debate over students returning to schools in the fall is heating up as parents, students and teachers ask what the full return to in-person education will look like?
Woman punches teacher, 2 students, vandalizes school
A woman ran into the classroom, punched a teacher and two students, and began removing her clothes, police said.
A woman ran into the classroom, punched a teacher and two students, and began removing her clothes, police said.
Molloy College commencement invites guests to 'drive-in' viewing
Due to the pandemic, so many schools and colleges had to cancel in-person graduation ceremonies. A college on Long Island adapted to the circumstances and is holding a hybrid ceremony on campus.
Due to the pandemic, so many schools and colleges had to cancel in-person graduation ceremonies. A college on Long Island adapted to the circumstances and is holding a hybrid ceremony on campus.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
Gov. Murphy ends virtual learning in fall, defends mask mandate
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy lifted the state's travel advisory on Monday during a briefing on the pandemic that included an announcement about an end to virtual learning next school year.
Utah considers ban on mask requirements in schools
Utah state lawmakers will consider a prohibition on mask requirements in schools.
Utah state lawmakers will consider a prohibition on mask requirements in schools.
Penn State faculty vote to end terms 'freshman,' 'sophomore' & others due to 'male-centric academic history'
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."
Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."