Jun. 19—On Saturday, May 18, 2024, the 38th Annual Mays Alumni met at Center Christian Church. There were 69 graduates and friends in attendance. After registration, Vice President Linda Lowe welcomed the group. Joe Hodson gave the invocation and we then enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by the Loyal Workers of the Church. Vice President […]
Wanted: 13th chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill. Preferred qualifications: “Strategic leadership and vision,” a willingness to build community among members of campus and the “ability to protect academic freedom and free expression.” Those traits — among several other qualities — are what more than 2,500 members of the UNC community said they want to see in […]
In the spring of their senior year, members of the Kenmore High School class of 1996 buried a time capsule filled with pictures, letters and other keepsakes, planning to unearth it 25 years later. In January, Nick Korora, a member of the class of 1996, recalled burying the capsule and decided it was time to open […]
It would be an impossible task to list all the people who have brought prestige and laurels to Austin-East Magnet High School in big and small ways. And no wonder; with the school preparing to celebrate 145 years of serving the East Knoxville community, it has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to […]
May 27—PITTSBURG, Kan. — Glenn Coltharp was recently honored during the Pittsburg High School graduation ceremony with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Coltharp, class of 1977, had a career in education, most recently as principal for Royal Heights Elementary School in Joplin. He also served as a president of Crowder College in Neosho and held positions […]
CHICAGO – University of Chicago students gathered again on Friday to protest the school and support Palestine. They also chose this weekend to make their voices heard, and for a reason. On May 7th, the University of Chicago Police swept a Gaza solidarity encampment on the campus quad. On Friday, those students, faculty and community […]
JOPLIN, Mo. — Today’s a big day for several hundred students at Missouri Southern. More specifically – 523 total students – representing three academic colleges of the university. They will now officially be recognized as alumni. Two different graduation ceremonies were held inside the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center throughout the day. More on MSSU… […]
The year was 1990. The boys basketball team at Detroit Southwestern had won its first of two consecutive Michigan High School Athletic Association Class A titles with one of the most talented collections of players in state history. Coached by the legendary Perry Watson, the decorated state championship squad included three players that would later […]
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) graduating class of 2024 took to the stage Saturday alongside alumni from the class of 1974. “It’s good to be back and see the excitement on the faces of all the new graduates,” said Ron Edmond, ETSU class of 1974. Returning alumni were inducted into […]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Williamson High School Alumni Advocacy Group held a meeting Thursday night to discuss their concerns about the school and the Maysville community. Their biggest concerns are the school’s academic performance and administration. Grim details surround ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ Mobile homicide; three suspects in court One concern from parents and alumni […]
This article was originally published in Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska and Google are entering a new partnership designed to further Nebraskans’ education and support state workforce needs. Interim NU President Chris Kabourek announced Tuesday that the university will soon offer Google Career Certificates in a variety of fields. Pre-registration for the programs […]
Black lawmakers, students and alumni of Tennessee State University are outraged that Gov. Bill Lee, in an unprecedented move, signed into law legislation that dismantled the storied historically Black college’s board of trustees. Calls for a new board began in 2023, after multiple audit reports highlighted concerns around the mishandling of finances, housing and scholarships. […]