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Years of hard work finally paid off for this mother-daughter duo who just made history for graduating medical school at the same time and matching at the same hospital. Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, were delightfully surprised during Match Day last month, after learning that they will both be working at
Despite being homeless multiple times, this Florida teenager managed to graduate at the top of his class at Philip Randolph Career Academy in Jacksonville. He now plans to attend Valdosta State Univ in Georgia this fall. Excelling in academics is not easy, especially for someone who’s going through major life hurdles. That’s exactly what Martin
Earning a bachelor’s degree is far from easy, especially for people with special needs. Despite having down syndrome, AnnaRose Rubright soldiered on and proved that even with her condition, she could accomplish her goals. In early May, the 24-year-old finally earned the fruit of her hard work. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in radio,
A Canadian student from Montreal just made history as the first black valedictorian in the 274-year history of Princeton University. Nicholas Johnson, who is majoring in operations research and financial engineering, earned the top honors at the New Jersey Ivy League school, according to an announcement from the institution. In an interview with CTV Television
Finding the best dress for a special occasion is always a problem. High school student Ciara Gan had already asked someone to design a dress for her graduation ball, but she was unhappy with the results. So instead of settling for anything less than perfect, Gan decided to make her own – and ended up
During his high school graduation ceremony, a student with autism walked onstage to receive his diploma, but instead of loud applause and cheers, he was met with silence. According to the NIMH, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is “a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior”. Although the condition can be diagnosed at any age, it
A new law in the Philippines will require students to plant trees before they can graduate. We are well aware of the fact that trees can help combat climate change. They remove carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees serve a number of other purposes – they help purify the
A police officer from Kingsland, Georgia is being applauded for his kind act towards a teenage boy before his graduation. In a Facebook post that recently went viral, a police officer is seen taking a break from directing traffic to help a teenage boy knot his tie before his high school graduation. A woman, presumed
How to be a good father to a daughter? Well it seems in this story we have that answer for you! Graduation season has come once again, and students everywhere are sharing photos of their milestones and proudest moments. But these sweet pictures of a father and daughter stood above them all, and are making
The commencement speaker for this graduating class did more than just deliver a speech – he dropped a huge surprise that would change the lives of nearly 400 students. On Sunday, Morehouse College seniors got the surprise of their lives when billionaire investor, Robert F. Smith, declared that he will pay off all their student
There is nothing that a mother wouldn’t do for her child. It’s graduation season once again, and Sharonda Wilson is one proud mom – her son, Stephan, is set to graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in music theater from the Central Michigan University. But it’s not only Stephan who’ll be receiving
Victories taste sweeter when shared with friends, family, and special people in our life. After all, they were the ones who inspired us to reach for our dreams. So it is only right to savor successful moments with them by our side. This must have been what’s on the mind of Parker, a student of