Anonymous Donor Pays Off Student Debt for Entire 2022 College Class in Texas
Students at Wiley College graduated last week in Texas with their diplomas—and also their debts cleared by an anonymous donor.
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Students in Five Chicago High Schools Surprised With Free College Ride-All Expenses Paid-And For Some Parents, Too
Teens at 5 Chicago Public High Schools are getting free college rides with all expenses paid-and one of their parents can get the same, too.
Professor Gets a Cardboard Box Filled With $100 Bills Mailed Anonymously to Help His Students
Dr. Menon of the physics department at City College, Harlem, was shocked to find an anonymous cash gift of $180,000 to help his students.
Good-Deed Nominating Trends Spread Among Youth, This Time in Canada
Youth around the world have managed to turn a dangerous and deadly viral drinking game into random acts of kindness that have most recently turned infectious on university campuses in Canada. The Canadian version currently captivating students on campuses like McGill University is called Feed the Deed.
College Friends Find Out They're Actually Half-Sisters
Two college freshman who applied to find roommates at Tulane University found that they were a lot alike. They became fast friends on Facebook and joked to their friends that they were probably half-sisters, but they never thought it might be true. But, it was.
Happiness Clubs Spread Positive Vibes on Campus
From passing out lollipops to distributing free iced tea and hugs outside the library at finals, Happiness clubs on college campuses around the country are aiming to uplift their peers throughout the academic year.
Teen Takes Paralyzed Dad To College, Cares For Him While He Studies
This student just couldn't leave his paralyzed father behind when he went off to college, so he moved his dad into his dorm and became his caregiver.
Student Engineering Project Helps Girl Feed Herself
For their their senior project, six Marquette University engineering students chose to design and manufacture a device that would help a young girl to feed herself. Without the device, Kailyn Pieper has to bring her mouth right down to the plate, when eating in the school cafeteria with her friends.
Medical Students Learned on the Bodies, Now Honor the Donors
Georgetown University medical students recently held their yearly religious service, to say thank you to anatomical donors. Each year, 19,000 medical students in the United States dissect cadavers as part of their Each year their schools hold some type of memorial service at the end of the year to honor donors.
Man Leaves Homelessness and Addiction Behind to Earn Master's Degree
After several arrests, drug addiction and being homeless, a 50-year-old Miami man has overcome the odds to graduate from Florida International University with a master's degree in social work.
College Freshman "Prank" Collects Over 2 Tons of Food in Brazil
Being pranked on the first day of college in Brazil is expected by incoming freshman, but one school has turned the ritual into a force for good...
Positive Psychology Students Learn by Giving Free Hugs on Campus (WATCH)
We all enjoy a good hug every once in a while, but what about the more in-depth ways embracing affects our physical and emotional wellbeing?
Class Goes Wild When Student Wins Them Good Grade With Miracle Shot (WATCH)
It looked like an impossible throw, but Vinny Forte wasn't about to give up a 100% grade for his whole chemistry class.
This 86-Year-old Stranger is Paying for 8 Students' College Tuition
If his own kids are no longer in need of their father to take care of them, then why not spread the love to kids not so fortunate?
New Second Chance Pell Grant Program Gives Inmates Federal Aid to Take College Classes
67 colleges and universities will participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program that expands access to financial aid for incarcerated individuals.
Free Women's Legal Clinic Opens, in Partnership With Law School
A new center for women, the first of its kind in British Columbia, opened its doors May 24 to provide legal help for free or a reduced-cost.
More Teens Taking Gap Year For 'Voluntourism' in South Africa-Here's How
For a combination of adventure and volunteering, more teens and college students are choosing "voluntourism" as a way to help more people than themselves.
What to Do for Students Who Arrive at Australian University and Find Winter in July
So many students arrive in Australian universities in July surprised by the cold winter, so one school has knit a community together for a loving solution.
College Students Invent Gloves that Speak Sign Language Out Loud
Two University of Washington students have won a $10,000 prize for inventing gloves that translate sign language into audible speech, on the spot.
'Simpsons' Characters Provide Life Advice in Commencement Speech
Actor Hank Azaria brings along all "The Simpsons" characters that he voices to help deliver his commencement speech to Tufts University graduates.
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