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New York University announced that it will be holding a virtual commencement for the Class of 2021 — citing the university’s inability to hold a mass gathering amid the ongoing pandemic. “Unfortunately and with much regret, I am letting you know that it has become clear to us that we will not be able to come together in person for…

Psychotherapist Tess Brigham recommends these great reads to all of her college graduate-age patients, and says life “would have been a lot easier” if she read them in her 20s.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a rough year for everyone. To ease your stress, soak in some timeless advice from billionaire investor Mark Cuban.

A New Jersey high school canceled its in-person graduation ceremony just two days before it was set to be held after a senior student tested positive for COVID-19, officials say. They’re concerned the student may have infected others. In a statement posted to its website Tuesday, the Red Bank Regional High School District said it learned early this week...

Twenty-somethings are at the center of a coronavirus clusuter in one suburban New Jersey town. Sarah Wallace reports on what’s driving the surge.

Montclair High School’s in-person graduation ceremony scheduled for Thursday has been postponed due to possible COVID-19 exposure at graduation parties leading up to the big day. In a letter to families, students and staff, the Superintendent of Montclair Schools, Jonathan Ponds, says in part: “Out of an abundance of caution, it is with enormous regret that I must announce...

It will be a day of pomp and circumstance around New York City. On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced a citywide graduation celebration will be held on June 30.  The COVID-19 crisis disrupted the traditional celebrations honoring the accomplishments of the Class of 2020 throughout the country, including in New York City. This…

One Bronx High School is looking to make their graduates feel special, not only by hand delivering diplomas to each senior, but by bringing along with each certificate a resounding caravan of cars, cheering on their milestone achievement, Ken Buffa reports

President Barack Obama says failed police practices, inequality and decades worth of anguish have fueled the nationwide protests following the recent deaths of unarmed black women and men, including George Floyd

A Valedictorian’s anti-racism message was met with some controversy, but has lead to conversation that she hopes will make a change. Pat Battle reports.

Latino graduates from across the country were honored on Friday in a virtual celebration put on by Excelencia in Education, a national organization that works with institutions of higher education to improve Latino college enrollment and completion. “Forty percent of Latinos that go to college are the first in their families to go,” Excelencia co-founder and CEO Deborah Santiago said. “This...

The Class of 2020 can be celebrated with in-person graduation ceremonies in New Jersey this summer but due to the coronavirus pandemic, commencements will look different than normal.

A Southern California college graduate achieved something exceptional in what has been a spring unlike any other for students. At just 13, Jack Rico, of La Mirada, graduated from Fullerton College with four associate degrees. He is the college’s youngest ever graduate.  “I still can’t really believe that I’ve achieved something like this,” Rico said. “I didn’t know that...

The coronavirus pandemic has canceled milestone events and rites of passage: weddings, reunions, parties, proms and even graduations came to a halt as states focused on containing the spread of the virus. Those who have worked for years to obtain their degree and looked forward to donning that cap and gown while walking up on stage to obtain their diploma…

Governor Murphy announced today that high school seniors will be able to celebrate their graduations this July outdoors, Brian Thompson reports.

The future looks grim for the Class of 2020

Facebook is hosting a multi-hour commencement broadcast on Friday titled “#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020.” Here’s everything we know about the star-studded virtual graduation event and how you can watch. When is Facebook’s virtual graduation ceremony? The virtual Facebook graduation is happening on May 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m EDT. Where can you watch the ceremony?…

Emely Guavara was supposed to walk the stage this week as part of Rutger’s graduating class of 2020, then the coronavirus pandemic happened. But now she’s taking a global stage Friday. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.

While nothing can replace the moment when one actually receives a diploma on stage, several eateries are offering free food and goodies to make 2020 a little sweeter (or more savory) for those celebrating a big milestone this spring.

Former President Barack Obama is joining an all-star lineup of celebrities honoring the high school class of 2020, which has had its graduation season upended by the coronavirus pandemic.