May is a month of celebration of new beginnings for high school and college students graduations. Often times after these celebrations comes the fear of the unknown and the stress of finances. However this year billionaire Robert F. Smith, an African-American businessman, investor, and philanthropist wanted to help with that fear. This past weekend Robert […]

KENT, Ohio– Kent State University has tapped former student and Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Keaton for its spring commencement speaker. The ceremony is set for May 12 and is Kent State’s second university-wide commencement. “Michael Keaton developed big dreams and a passion for bringing his characters to life that was sparked in part by his […]

OBERLIN, OH (WOIO) – “I want to congratulate the Oberlin Class of 2015! You all have worked so hard to make it to this moment,” said Mrs. Obama. First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the commencement address at Oberlin College Memorial Day. This year Oberlin College celebrates 50th anniversary of the commencement address presented by the […]

Giving a candid and deeply personal commencement speech at Tuskegee University on Saturday, the First Lady of the United States reflected on the emotional toll…

GREENTOWN, Ind. – The commencement speech given at Eastern High School in Greentown, Ind., Sunday inspired some and irked others. Social studies teacher Peter Heck gave the speech, which encouraged the graduates to put family first, but his comments about women in the workplace caused a stir: “I challenge you to devote yourself to your […]

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address Friday, urging more than 600 graduates…

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke passionately about the importance of education to the African-American community in a commencement address Friday, urging more than 600 graduates of Bowie State University to honor the school’s history and to pass their commitment to education on to future generations. In her 15-minute address, the first lady touched on the […]