Here are the smartest US states, according to 2024 study

Do you live in America’s smartest state? The ranking includes factors like average IQ, graduation rates, and SAT and ACT scores.

Biden delivers Morehouse commencement address

“I support peaceful nonviolent protest," Biden told students, some who wore keffiyeh scarves around their shoulders. "Your voices should be heard, and I promise you I hear them.”

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Oakland senior accepted to 120 colleges after immigrating from Uganda

A high-school senior in Oakland was accepted into 120 colleges around the country. He's only been in the U.S. for five years after immigrating from Uganda.

Ocala principal accused of abusing student previously charged with molesting a child, per records

The principal at a private school in Florida who has been charged with aggravated child abuse and false imprisonment of a child had prior felony charges involving children, court records show.

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.

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.

Teen earns doctorate from Arizona State and credits 'village of support'

What were you doing at 17? Hanging out with friends? Maybe getting ready for the prom? Well, one Arizona teenager earned her doctorate at 17 at ASU. Here's her amazing story.