graduation
Mom who jumped to her death at daughter's Ohio State graduation offered chilling last message
Larissa Brady caught her daughter as she walked into Ohio Stadium -- and before she climbed over the concrete walls.
NYPD recruit who died in sweltering heat days before graduation remembered at MSG ceremony
NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died while training last week, would have been sworn in on Monday. Instead, he was memorialized at the department's graduation as his family looked on.
Jewish family to sue NYC for $100M after being allegedly pummeled in ‘antisemitic’ brawl at 5th-grade graduation
The infamous caught-on-video mayhem at PS 682 in Gravesend on June 14 included Johan Nunez getting smashed in the head with a woman’s black stiletto and wife Lana Lerner dragged...
Dear Abby: Should I skip my daughter's graduation if my wife can't come?
Dear Abby advises a man who's daughter did not invite his wife -- and his daughter's stepmom -- to her graduation ceremony.
105-year-old woman graduates from Stanford University 83 years after leaving campus
A 105-year-old woman who started at Stanford University in 1936 recently returned to campus after an 83-year absence to receive her graduate degree — and she's been inspiring people ever...
Tearjerker video shows NYC fifth graders 'clap out' 93-year-old neighbor: 'We love Claire'
A 93-year-old woman who has spent years waving and blowing kisses to kids at the Staten Island school across from her home was left speechless when fifth graders gave her...
FDNY-specialized high school valedictorian overcame abuse to shine in the classroom
Valedictorian Kailey Frank described how she overcame an “abusive” household and found “sanctuary” in the classroom — as she and dozens of other students gleefully graduated Wednesday.
NYC Jewish family pummeled at 5th-grade commencement by attendees shouting 'Free Palestine,' mom says
A Jewish mom and her husband were attacked and beaten at a Brooklyn elementary school graduation by an Arabic-speaking family
Fights erupt at New Jersey HS graduation in caught-on-camera chaos: 'Egregious behavior'
“This was supposed to be an enjoyable night..."
Graduate, father slashed by masked suspects outside high school commencement ceremony at NY university
A high school graduate and his father were slashed by a group of masked suspects outside Hofstra University after the teen's commence ceremony at the Long Island school's sports complex,...
NY high school student, 18, killed, another clinging to life in tragic crash two days before graduation
The pair was speeding along a highway when they lost control and crashed into a parked car.
Honors student walks graduation with her toddler after school changes course on 'unfair' ban at last minute
Landry was received on stage with a welcoming handshake and a hug, and Grayson even earned himself a pat on the head.
Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduate high school without 20 of their slain classmates 12 years later
“They should still be here and that’s the greatest tragedy of all,” graduating survivor Matt Holden said.
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.
This cat earned his doctorate from a Vermont university: 'Doctor of Litter-ature'
The school’s dean of admissions and enrollment services said that the university doesn't award doctorates to people, making Max an extremely special member of the alumni community.
Superintendent breaks silence after angry father shoves him away from his daughter at graduation
Dr. Rainey Briggs, the head of Baraboo School District, said an apology won't fix the damage Matthew Eddy caused at Baraboo High School's graduation ceremony on May 31.
Sandy Hook shooting survivors set to graduate from HS with mixed feelings: 'A whole chunk of our class missing'
"But I’m also so ... mournful, I guess, to have to be walking across that stage alone. … I like to think that they’ll be there with us and walking...
Dad describes drama with his daughter that led to infamous graduation shove
It involved a run-in with the family after the daughter got into trouble at school, the father said.
Dear Abby: How do I tell my friend I don't agree with her politics?
Dear Abby advises a woman who has been friends with another woman for 40 years, but now only calls her to talk about her ailing health and politics -- of...
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.