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MIT students and alumni measured Boston's Longfellow Bridge in "kleins" to honor Martin Klein '62, the father of commercial side-scan sonar, on his 85th birthday. The playful tribute echoes the famous 1958 "smoot" prank that's still marked on a nearby bridge today.
Over 100 University of Virginia graduates are returning to volunteer at this year's Final Exercises, eager to recreate the magic of their own Lawn walks for the Class of 2026. The volunteer spots filled within just two days of the call going out.
Two Duke alumni just earned prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarships covering three years of graduate study at Stanford University. Both are heading into medical research with missions to make healthcare more accessible to underserved communities.
Penn State Greater Allegheny celebrated over 200 students at their annual Evening of Excellence, recognizing academic achievement and campus leadership. The tradition, started by alumni in 1983, continues to spotlight students who excel both in and out of the classroom.
One of Nigeria's oldest schools is celebrating its legacy with a new Hall of Fame honoring 60 distinguished alumni, including the nation's first president. The museum will showcase 130 years of excellence while boosting tourism in Cross River State.
Five Wapahani High School graduates just earned scholarships to pursue careers in healthcare, psychology, and athletic training. The Liberty-Perry Alumni Association is investing in the next generation of Indiana professionals.
A local Oklahoma business is funding a cutting-edge AI innovation lab at their alma mater, bringing advanced technology training to students starting in 2027. The partnership shows how community investment can prepare the next generation for tomorrow's jobs.
John Arum, a University of Jos graduate, is safely home after being held captive for several days by kidnappers on the Jos-Kaduna highway. His alumni community is celebrating his return while holding hope for other victims still missing.
Five Anderson University alumni will attempt to break a world record at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon while running connected inside a giant caterpillar costume. Four of them already hold the record for a four-person costume, and now they're adding a fifth runner to raise the stakes. ##
Black Hawk College contributed nearly $291 million to its nine-county region last year, creating thousands of jobs through alumni who stay local. A stunning 98% of graduates choose to live and work in the area after earning their degrees.
The University of Georgia basketball program just reunited with one of its own, hiring former Bulldog player Jonas Hayes as assistant coach. The move brings deep alumni ties and Atlanta recruiting connections back to Athens at a crucial moment for the program.
Five Willamette University graduates are proving you don't need an engineering degree to transform America's solar energy landscape. From English majors shaping state policy to historians fighting climate-fueled wildfires, these liberal arts alumni are turning critical thinking skills into renewable energy wins.
A transformative donation from Princeton alumni Andy and Heather Florance will accelerate quantum science breakthroughs that could revolutionize computing, materials, and our understanding of the universe. The gift supports an initiative already making major strides since its 2019 launch.
Three classmates from 1950, all in their 90s, reunited to celebrate the centennial of St. Petersburg High School's historic building. Generations of alumni walked the halls again, sharing stories that span from the Great Depression to today.
The University of Calgary shattered a Guinness World Record when 682 people dressed as dinosaurs gathered to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary. The crowd stomped past the previous record of 468, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and community members for a day of pure joy.
Forty years after graduating together, Nigerian Defence Academy alumni reunited to celebrate friendship, honor fallen comrades, and support one another through life's challenges. Their wives visited an orphanage, extending the spirit of service beyond the military.
The University of Michigan basketball team brought home their first NCAA championship, sparking joyful celebrations across Ann Arbor as students, alumni, and fans united to welcome the Wolverines home. The historic win created a week of community-wide festivities that showcased the power of sports to bring people together.
The Gannon University Golden Knights brought home their first NCAA Division II basketball championship in nearly four decades, sparking emotional celebrations across the Erie, Pennsylvania campus. Students, staff, and alumni united to honor a team known as much for their character as their talent.
Five engineers from one Indian university are now running some of the world's most important AI and cybersecurity companies. Their work protects millions and shapes how technology gets built responsibly.
Thirty years after graduation, a group of alumni returned to their Ghanaian high school with a solar lighting system worth over $54,000. The sustainable gift now brightens the entrance of PRESEC-Legon, improving safety for more than 6,000 students.
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