We Might Benefit from Having Fewer College Graduates
Educational Trends Over a Century One hundred years ago, only around 10% of new American high school graduates went on to college. Today, that figure has soared to 61%. But is this truly a positive change? It seems unlikely, at least to some. Robert M. Hutchins wrote, “The purpose of education is wisdom.” But have […]
New graduates are more afraid of negotiating salary than ending a relationship.
Survey Highlights Graduate Anxiety Over Salary Negotiation Recent findings indicate that many new graduates experience anxiety when it comes to negotiating their salaries with employers. A survey conducted among 2,000 higher education alumni from the classes of 2024 and 2025 explored various scenarios to determine which would be more stressful. The results showed that 54% […]
A swimmer who faced cancer offers motivation for graduates by taking on challenges
Finding Inspiration Beyond Graduation One of the greatest aspects of stepping away from the CIA is finally being able to engage fully with my local community, especially in the schools where my children and friends are learning and playing sports. It’s important to remember that our chances in this wonderful country begin with a solid […]
Trump speaks to West Point graduates during graduation ceremony
Trump Addresses West Point Graduates, Emphasizing Military Strength During the opening ceremony for the West Point Class of 2025, President Donald Trump declared all graduates as winners. “Congratulations to West Point Class in 2025,” he said during a dynamic speech at Missy Stadium in New York. He added, “You are the winner. Each one of […]
Donald Trump will deliver the graduation speech to West Point graduates.
President Trump’s Upcoming Speech at West Point President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first military launch address since he assumed office. This speech will take place on Saturday morning during the West Point graduation ceremony. Interestingly, his opening remarks at West Point in 2020 occurred amid the Covid-19 pandemic. During those remarks, he […]
Vance warns Naval Academy graduates about a ‘new and very dangerous time’ ahead for America
Vice President JD Vance Addresses US Naval Academy Graduates Vice President JD Vance spoke to graduates of the US Naval Academy on Friday, highlighting what he called “a new and extremely dangerous time for our country.” He pointed out that nations like China and Russia are “determined to beat us in all spheres.” In his […]
JD Vance States That the Trump Administration Supports All Naval Academy Graduates Regardless of Their Political Views
Vice President Vance Honors Naval Academy Graduates On Friday, Vice President JD Vance set aside political discussions to express pride in the accomplishments of Naval Academy alumni, crediting President Donald Trump’s administration for its positive impact on them. As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Vance emphasized the weight of responsibility that all graduates face as […]
Columbia University graduates burn diplomas and confront police.
Protesters Burn Diplomas Outside Columbia University A group of anti-Israel demonstrators made a bold statement outside Columbia University on Wednesday by tearing and burning their diplomas just after graduation ceremonies at the prestigious school. The scene turned chaotic when many of the protesters, some with their faces covered, linked their actions to a recent arrest […]
Teenager Residing in Car Graduates with Complete Scholarships
A high school student who lived in a car in Richmond, Virginia, graduated with several full college scholarships. Max Jones, 19, attended George Weiss High School while spending months living in his car and working at a local restaurant, as reported by Atlanta News First. “I’ve gone through a lot,” he shared. “I’ve been homeless […]
Palestinian protester Mohsen Mahdawi graduates from Columbia University after his release from ICE detention
From a legal struggle to a graduation milestone. Mohsen Mahadawi, a protester from Columbia University, was seen walking across the graduation stage on Monday. The 34-year-old, draped in a kefiyeh, paused as he heard cheers from some of his fellow graduates. A legal permanent resident, Mahadawi faced questioning from federal authorities during an interview on […]