graduates

More students ditching college to enter the workforce

Contrary to popular belief, only half of recent high-school graduates are planning to attend a four-year college or university, according to new research.

14 sets of twins and one set of triplets graduate from the same high school class

"It’s kind of crazy to see that there’s so many other people in the same situation," twin Jocelyn Reed said.

NJ teen nails 'diabolical' headstand and split on stage at high school graduation

Most high school seniors look forward to tossing their caps and turning their tassels at graduation. She raised the bar.

Florida family stuns as all four daughters are crowned valedictorian

The status of high school valedictorian is an honor that many parents may be thrilled to see their child achieve — but what if all of your kids are successful in clinching...

Homeless student graduates high school as valedictorian

"I have people that were there to help me get through it. And without them I wouldn't have been where I'm at now as a valedictorian."

UMass Dartmouth grads surprised with $1,000 from billionaire commencement speaker — under one condition

"These trying times have heightened the need for sharing, caring, and giving," Hale said.

Ivy League grads face risk of losing prized jobs after schools allow antisemitic protests to fester: Wall Street titan

“We’ve always looked beyond the target schools but we’re doing it even more so now given recent events,” activist investor Dan Loeb told the Post.

I'm a Gen Zer who makes $96K a year from freelance gigs — I'll never work 9 to 5 again

"I find it much more fun being able to work from wherever I want," said Grace Ryu, 23. "But don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely a hustle."

These are the best Hilton hotels for the ultimate graduation trip

Grads will love these Hilton hot spots.

This nonprofit helps first-generation grads form career connections

You'd think having a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Buffalo State would be enough to land a job that pays a livable wage, especially half a decade after you...

Australian schools rocked by scandal after video of 2 teenagers having sex goes viral online

School leavers’ celebrations have been rocked by a sex scandal after a public incident involving two teenagers went viral on social media.

Gen Z is losing it at the harsh realities of life after college

Members of Gen Z are going viral on social media for complaining about low-paying jobs after graduation.

Delayed job start? How to cope if your accepted offer stalls out

Many start dates are delayed until later this year, and more than 3 in 10 members of the post-graduate class of 2023 won’t start their new jobs until 2024, according...

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly tried to help ex-JPMorgan CEO's daughter get into Columbia

According to a 22-page document reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Jeffrey Epstein allegedly helped ex-JPMorgan CEO's daughter, Alexa, get into the PhD program at Columbia University.

14-year-old whiz kid about to graduate college, already hired at SpaceX

Kairan Quazi can’t drive, but on Saturday he will receive his degree in computer science

Haunting video captures final words shouted to doomed teen in his final moments

High-school grad Cameron Robbins vanished May 24 in the "shark-infested" waters off the Bahamas.

Mayor Adams condemns CUNY grad’s ‘hate speech': ‘We cannot allow it to happen’

"I will tell you, if I was on that stage, when those comments were made, I would have stood up and denounced them immediately!" Adams told a crowd at Gracie...

Majority of CUNY board remains silent as some trustees vow action over grad's 'hate speech'

Just five of CUNY's 17 board of trustees have publicly denounced law school graduate Fatima Mousa Mohammed’s May 12 commencement speech.

CUNY officials' hate cheer: Letters to the Editor — June 1, 2023

The Issue: CUNY deans who applauded after an anti-America, anti-police commencement speech. Like many others, I read with dismay and a heavy heart the vitriol that was spoken by CUNY...

Grad's hateful rant: Letters to the Editor — May 31, 2023

Post readers discuss how a CUNY Law graduate criticized the military, police and Israel in her commencement speech.