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War Veteran Timothy Brown Graduates From South Carolina State University At 77-Years-Old After Dropping Out In The 1960s

After dropping out in the 1960s, a veteran has now completed his college studies while igniting a hidden talent.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 21, 2022

'Straight Out Of The 7th Ward Of New Orleans:' Entire Class Of 2022 At All-Boys High School Gets Accepted Into College

St. Augustine High School’s students are rightfully celebrating! The entire graduating class of 2022 at the all-boys school has been accepted to college. What’s more, the class pooled $9.2 million in scholarships, WDSU reports. A video posted by the mother of a graduate was shared on social media and many users chimed in to celebrate “Black boy joy.” “It’s late but I don’t care. The world deserves to see this Black boy joy. Congratulations to THE St. Augustine High School class of 2022. 100% college acceptance. $9.2M in scholarships. Straight out of the 7th ward of New Orleans,” the tweet read. It’s late but I don’t care. The world deserves to see this black boy joy. Congratulations to THE St. Augustine High School class of 2022. 100% college acceptance. $9.2M in scholarships. Straight out of the 7th ward of New Orleans. Let that make headlines! Dance! 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/ZO9GdfMceI — ⚜Jeaux⚜ (@Kay_Jeaux) May 19, 2022

Samantha Dorisca

May 27, 2022

It's Official: Yara Shahidi Is Now A Harvard University Graduate

Yara Shahidi has crossed the finish line. According to People, the Grown-ish and Black-ish star has officially graduated from Harvard University. While we are excited for her, it was also hard for Shahidi to contain her excitement, even creating a series of posts leading up to the big day on Instagram. “Celebrating ALL week! T MINUS DAY AWAY FROM GRADUATION,” she said in one post.  

Samantha Dorisca

May 27, 2022

14-Year-Old Shania Muhammad To Graduate With Honors From Two Colleges

Graduating college at the age of 14 is one thing, but graduating from two schools is another. Shania Muhammad will be walking across the stage for her graduation ceremony at Oklahoma Community College and Langston University. What’s more, the teen will graduate with honors, News 9 reports.  

Samantha Dorisca

May 25, 2022

Stephen Curry Earns Degree From Davidson College After 13 Years — 'Made The Promise When I Left And Had To See It Through'

Stephen Curry is finishing what he started! The eight-time All-Star reportedly returned to Davidson College and received a bachelor of arts degree with a major in sociology. The moment Steph’s name was called at Davidson’s commencement ceremony 🎓😊 [via sacurry22/IG] pic.twitter.com/QNZGBkN8t6 — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) May 15, 2022

Samantha Dorisca

May 16, 2022

At Age 75, Rebecca Inge Achieves Dream Of Graduating From HBCU After Having To Put It On Hold In 1965

It’s not too late to finish what you start, and Rebecca Inge is proof!  

Samantha Dorisca

May 3, 2022

Howard University Sweethearts Donate $5M, The Largest-Ever Alumni Donation In Its History

Howard University sweethearts Eddie C. Brown and C. Sylvia Brown have just made the largest alumni donation the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) has ever received. According to the university, the couple pledged $5 million, which will be allocated toward Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence (GRACE), a need-based fund established by Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick in 2014. “We are extremely grateful to Eddie and Sylvia for making this historic gift to Howard University,” Frederick shared in a press release. “The GRACE Grant has helped to eliminate financial barriers to education for Howard students, and I am thrilled that the Browns were inspired to commit such a generous gift to this important fund. My hope is that students will be inspired by their story and generosity and that others in our alumni community will consider the many ways they, too, can impact current and future generations of Howard students.” For Eddie and Sylvia,...

Samantha Dorisca

Oct 14, 2021