Jersey Shore Students Earn Top College Honors
Six Jersey Shore students are celebrating graduations and academic achievements from three universities this spring. Their hard work earned them degrees in business and spots on prestigious honor rolls.
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7 Shore Students Celebrate College Graduation Milestones
Seven students from New Jersey's Gold Coast communities are celebrating major academic achievements this spring. From business degrees to president's list honors, these grads are making their hometowns proud.
Speaker Pays Off Final Year Loans for 202 NC State Grads
Anil Kochhar surprised 202 North Carolina State University graduates by wiping away their final year of student debt during his commencement speech. The gift honors his father, who came from India to study textiles at the same school 80 years ago.
Boston Marathon Runner Graduates with Cybersecurity Degree
George Mason senior Simeon Omorodion finished his first Boston Marathon in April and graduates this May with a cybersecurity degree. His secret: treating long-distance running and coding challenges with the same discipline.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Graduates From Colorado
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders walked across the stage at the University of Colorado this May, joining his classmates as a college graduate. The NFL player returned to finish what he started, proving you can chase pro dreams and academic goals at the same time.
RIT Grad Lands Dream IT Job Supporting NY Health Department
A computer science student who mapped her busy college life with color-coded paper planners just landed her dream job supporting healthcare through technology. Melanie Couillard's leadership skills and packed schedule at Rochester Institute of Technology helped her stand out in a 15-person panel interview.
Record 1,977 NJ Students Graduate Top Honors From EOF
Nearly 2,000 New Jersey students are making history as the largest class of high achievers in a program that helps first-generation college students beat the odds. Their success proves what's possible when students get the support they need to thrive.
Marquette University Honors Resilient Graduates May 8
Marquette University is hosting a special celebration to recognize students who overcame extra challenges to earn their degrees. First-generation college students and students of color will receive commemorative medals at the Unity Celebration on May 8.
Benedict College Doubles Graduation Rate to 28%
A historically Black college in South Carolina has more than doubled its four-year graduation rate in just six years, proving what's possible when schools invest in student success. Despite serving mostly first-generation and low-income students, Benedict College now rivals national averages.
Georgia State Boosts Graduate Salaries by $8K With Help
A groundbreaking study reveals that simple student support programs at Georgia State University not only helped students graduate but also led to thousands of dollars more in career earnings. The best part? Other colleges can replicate these affordable interventions.
Delhi Launches $670 Support for Girls' Education to Grad
Delhi just upgraded a program that will give girls from low-income families $670 each to support their education from birth through college graduation. The new initiative replaces a 16-year-old scheme and nearly doubles the financial support available.
96% of Queens University Grads Land Jobs in 6 Months
Queens University of Charlotte just proved career preparation works. Nearly every 2025 graduate found meaningful employment or entered grad school within half a year of walking across that stage.