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Jacob Savoie lost his memory to a rare brain disease during his LSU senior year, but nearly two decades later, he's sharing his survival story through a documentary that celebrates resilience and Louisiana's beauty. "My Missing Mind" screens in Baton Rouge this week as a tribute to healing and hope.
The University of Benin just made history by launching Nigeria's first trust development fund modeled after Oxford University's system. Alumni worldwide are being called to help build a sustainable future for public education.
A Jersey school is marking 75 years at its current site by launching a special alumni network to reconnect former students. The celebration also honors a century of Catholic education on the island.
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.
In an era where college athletes constantly transfer schools, LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson stayed all four years and built something special. Her loyalty, work ethic, and unique personality (including a beloved bearded dragon) have made her a role model for teammates and fans alike.
LSU Tigers baseball turned a seven-run deficit into a thrilling 17-10 comeback victory against Kentucky, highlighted by Seth Dardar's go-ahead home run and epic bat flip in the eighth inning. The win shows why you should never count a team out, no matter how big the hole.
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.
A historic Chennai school is getting a second chance at greatness. Sir M.Ct. M Higher Secondary School brought together hundreds of former students to help restore the campus and rebuild its legacy.
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.
Medical students at LSU Health Shreveport organized their fifth annual walkathon to celebrate cancer survivors and support long-term wellness. One organizer, a third-year med student battling cancer herself, says the community support makes all the difference.
After 25 years of training international scientists, South Korea's KIST School is transforming its worldwide alumni network into a powerful platform for global research collaboration. The institute celebrated with 150 guests from 15 countries who are now leading researchers shaping science across the globe.
MIT's new mechanical engineering course brings successful alumni founders into the classroom to share real entrepreneurship lessons. Students learn from companies like iRobot and Formlabs that have created thousands of jobs worldwide.
Twenty-five graduating seniors at Highline High School will share a record $101,000 in scholarships, the largest amount in the alumni foundation's history. A new culinary arts scholarship includes a paid internship, knife kit, and chef's jacket alongside $4,000 in tuition support.
A group of school alumni in Chennai is making vulture conservation fun for kids with adorable caricatures on notebook labels. The eye-catching designs are teaching students why these endangered birds matter to our ecosystem.
Nine Knox County students are heading to Ohio State University with financial support totaling $18,500, thanks to their local alumni club's commitment to education. The scholarships reward merit and keep talented hometown students pursuing their dreams.
The University of Ghana is creating a secure digital platform to unite graduates from nearly eight decades across the globe. The app launches May 28, 2026, ending years of scattered connections across informal WhatsApp groups and social media.
Five former Boston University hockey players made history Sunday, bringing home America's first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey in 46 years. The victory came exactly 46 years after BU alumni helped pull off the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
Three hundred Nigerian graduates of US exchange programs gathered in Abuja to share how they're using their leadership training to build stronger democratic institutions across Nigeria. The event highlighted decades of educational partnerships turning into real community impact.
Graduates of Dogan Elementary School in Marshall, Texas gathered for their first-ever all-class reunion to celebrate the historically Black school's legacy. Former students and teachers honored their shared history with music, memories, and a brick salvaged from the recently demolished building.
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal just earned his master's degree from LSU, and he couldn't resist trolling his best buddy Charles Barkley during the graduation ceremony. The playful jab is the latest chapter in one of sports broadcasting's most entertaining friendships.
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