Angela Bassett gives Spelman 2024 Commencement Address: 'Embody the queen you were meant to be'
Hours after President Joe Biden gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, renowned actress Angela Bassett took center at Spelman College to instill her own wisdom into the class of 2024.
Hours after President Joe Biden gives the commencement address at Morehouse College, renowned actress Angela Bassett took center at Spelman College to instill her own wisdom into the class of 2024.
President Biden delivers Morehouse College Commencement 2024 address
President Joe Biden was invited to Atlanta to address Morehouse College's graduating class of 2024, a move that has garnered mixed reactions over the past few weeks.
President Joe Biden was invited to Atlanta to address Morehouse College's graduating class of 2024, a move that has garnered mixed reactions over the past few weeks.
Vermont State's Max the Cat gets honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Max lives in a house with his human family near campus, where he likes to hang out with students who pick him up for selfies. He even goes on tours with prospective students.
Graduation speaker gives each student $1,000 -- with a catch
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
A commencement speaker surprised graduates at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week by giving them each $1,000 cash in envelopes — but with a catch.
Harlem to higher ed: Ebony Chappel's inspiring journey to graduation
Ebony Chappel will be graduating from Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
Ebony Chappel will be graduating from Clark Atlanta University this weekend.
Cobb County taxpayers question planned $50M event facility
Cobb County parents are upset about plans to build a $50-million event facility.
Cobb County parents are upset about plans to build a $50-million event facility.
Atlanta Public Schools cheating trial: Convicted educators implore court for mercy
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Tampa 14-year-old earns college degree, prepares for nursing school: 'It was a lot of hard work'
Believe it or not, a 14-year-old student has achieved something incredible.
Believe it or not, a 14-year-old student has achieved something incredible.
Four more Georgia public universities to require standardized test in fall 2026
Georgia will require the ACT or SAT college tests at four more public universities starting in the fall of 2026, but will not restore testing requirements to as many colleges as before the pandemic.
Georgia will require the ACT or SAT college tests at four more public universities starting in the fall of 2026, but will not restore testing requirements to as many colleges as before the pandemic.
Hitler-themed class assignment raises red flags at metro Atlanta school
A Hitler-themed class assignment is causing controversy at a metro Atlanta school.
A Hitler-themed class assignment is causing controversy at a metro Atlanta school.
Atlanta Public Schools students recognized at special event
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Board of Education held its annual Student Recognition Event last night at the Georgia State Convocation Center on Capitol Avenue.
Civil rights complaint filed against Cobb County Schools over book removal
The federal civil rights complaint claims Cobb County School's decision to remove seven books from its libraries created a "hostile environment" for some of the county's students.
The federal civil rights complaint claims Cobb County School's decision to remove seven books from its libraries created a "hostile environment" for some of the county's students.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Georgia Gwinnett College offering new fermentation program
The first-of-its-kind bachelor-level program offers Georgia Gwinnett College students an in-depth look at the science behind beer and wine.
The first-of-its-kind bachelor-level program offers Georgia Gwinnett College students an in-depth look at the science behind beer and wine.
School closings announced after severe storms in north Georgia
Multiple Georgia school systems have cancelled classes due to severe flooding and dangerous road conditions from Thursday's severe storms.
Multiple Georgia school systems have cancelled classes due to severe flooding and dangerous road conditions from Thursday's severe storms.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.