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University of Alabama graduate student detained by ICE, school says

Thursday, March 27 by ABC News

(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) -- Federal immigration agents have detained a University of Alabama doctoral student who is a citizen of Iran, according to the school and ICE records.Alireza Doroudi, a doctoral student from Iran studying mechanical engineering, is currently being held in a detention facility,... Read More.

Local scholarships awarded to 2023 graduates

Tuesday, June 20 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – In recent high school commencement ceremonies in the tri-county area, more than 30 named scholarship funds were awarded to Class of 2023 graduates.The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation and other scholarship committees award over $50,000 each year.This year’s DuBois Rotary Club Scholarships were... Read More.

Graduate and his dad killed in mass shooting after high school graduation in Virginia

Wednesday, June 7 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- A father and son were killed and several others were hurt in a mass shooting following a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, police said.The suspect, 19-year-old Ameri Ty-John Pollard, is in custody in connection with the shooting, which unfolded in... Read More.

Over 70 students graduate from Penn State DuBois during commencement ceremony

Monday, May 8 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – More than 70 students celebrated their academic accomplishments and received their degrees from Penn State DuBois during Friday's spring commencement ceremony.Steve Massini, the current CEO of Penn State Health who began his college education experience at Penn State DuBois, gave the commencement... Read More.

“I think it’s time”: Tyra Banks says she’s ready to “graduate” from hosting ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Friday, March 17 by ABC News

Model, entrepreneur and Dancing with the Stars host Tyra Banks revealed she's ready to "graduate from the ballroom floor to the stock market floor."Tyra, who has co-hosted the reality competition show since 2020, was caught by TMZ cameras on a shopping trip in Santa... Read More.

Thousands of University of California workers, graduate students strike for higher wages

Tuesday, November 15 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Thousands of University of California graduate students, academic researchers and postdoctoral scholars are holding a system-wide labor strike at all 10 UC campuses. Their demands include higher wages, improved leave for parents and caregivers, childcare support and full funding for public... Read More.

Philadelphia police release surveillance video in fatal shooting of Temple University graduate

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Police released surveillance video on Friday in the shooting death of a Temple University graduate in Philadelphia.The Philadelphia Police Department identified the victim as 23-year-old Everett Beauregard, who was killed on the 400 block of North 35th Street around 12:30 a.m. Thursday,... Read More.

19-year-old becomes youngest Black student to graduate from Texas law school

Friday, May 13 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Haley Taylor Schlitz made headlines in 2019 after getting accepted into nine law schools. She was just 16 at the time.Now, after three years of classes, long nights, clerkships and internships – and a pandemic to boot – Taylor Schlitz is ready to... Read More.

Brockway plans graduation, hopeful about COVID-19 numbers

Friday, March 11 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway Area School District will hold its commencement on May 25 at the Varischetti Field Complex, continuing a tradition of outdoor graduations started when COVID-19 disrupted the graduation of the Class of 2020 and they had to go to Moon-Lite Drive-In.2021... Read More.

PSP welcomes 15 new Liquor Control Enforcement Officers

Wednesday, December 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced that 15 Liquor Enforcement Officers graduated and have been assigned to Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) offices across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 28th liquor control enforcement... Read More.

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