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Graduation

Mother of the Graduate

Sherri Kuhn | Posted 05.24.2013 | Fifty
Sherri Kuhn

For some of us with younger kids (or grandkids), the tiny cap and gown of a preschool graduation is sweet and brings smiles. But when those little ones get bigger, start shaving and can eat their weight in hot dogs, those mom smiles at graduation can be laced with a tear (or two).

What Really Happens At Your Child's Graduation Ceremony

Donna Highfill | Posted 05.24.2013 | Fifty
Donna Highfill

Up until high school graduation, the ceremonies themselves are sweet and fun. Pre-school graduations are especially delightful. This is the age when little Billy goes up on stage, sticks his hand down his pants and draws a big laugh from the parents. The same move will get Billy kicked out of his high school graduation.

President Obama and the New Talented Tenth

Theodore Johnson | Posted 05.23.2013 | Black Voices
Theodore Johnson

Certainly, the name "Talented Tenth" carries baggage that may be insurmountable. It is rather difficult to redefine an infamous concept that has existed for nearly 120 years.

Hello World : New Graduate

Clarah Rudo Manuhwa | Posted 05.23.2013 | College
Clarah Rudo Manuhwa

What is in store for the new graduates who have spent the big bucks on attaining education, or gone to extremes and are in debt for the so called "needed" education background?

Your Guide To A Stress-Free Graduation

Posted 05.23.2013 | Teen

High school graduation day: It's supposed to be one of the best days of your high school career, right? Not necessarily. As with any other other major...

The Circumstances Behind the Pomp -- Reflections From a Dean in Transition

Jay Halfond | Posted 05.23.2013 | College
Jay Halfond

I am told that deans retain their titles even after they leave. Like presidents and convicted serial killers, their names are forever preceded by their former roles. But I do need to let go, and found that this May's graduation was surprisingly helpful.

Degree vs. Happiness: Transferring for Transformation

Lindsay Simone | Posted 05.22.2013 | College
Lindsay Simone

Whereas I thought my transferring to UMD meant that I would get to spend more time with my family (something I desperately wanted and perhaps even needed), the way things actually panned out was very different.

Is It Worth It?

Christopher Nelson | Posted 05.22.2013 | College
Christopher Nelson

Do our students think that their liberal education proves valuable in regard to their careers and finances in later life? A purely economic indicator seems to show that their answer to that question is Yes.

After High School Graduation: Summer Strategy for Parents

Nancy Berk, Ph.D. | Posted 05.22.2013 | Parents
Nancy Berk, Ph.D.

Whether jobs, internships or hobbies, some of your teen's summer activities should focus on building his or her life skills. Even situations that highlight the need to choose a different path are valuable summer experiences.

Class of 2013: Graduate With Peace of Mind

Sec. Kathleen Sebelius | Posted 05.22.2013 | College
Sec. Kathleen Sebelius

This is a time when you're making big decisions about the future. You might be embarking on a new career, transitioning to a different city. I'm sure the last thing you're thinking about is health insurance. But unfortunately, the unexpected can happen.

An Open Letter to Graduates

Belinda Bauman | Posted 05.21.2013 | Impact
Belinda Bauman

What if our pomp and circumstance is not only meant to celebrate our past but also inaugurate our future?

My Brain Injury Taught Me to Be Brave

Serena Lee | Posted 05.22.2013 | College
Serena Lee

In three weeks, I will graduate from UCLA. The greatest advice that I have for incoming and current scholars is simple: be fearless. Face your fears. Don't be afraid. Fear will hold you back. Bravery will push you forward.

16 Best Pieces of Career Advice from 2013 Commencement Speeches

Danny Rubin | Posted 05.21.2013 | College
Danny Rubin

Commencement speeches are typically reserved for graduating seniors anxiously awaiting the rest of their lives. But sometimes the advice is so good, we should all pay attention.

Let Your Life Speak

Brad Harrington | Posted 05.21.2013 | Business
Brad Harrington

In my column last month, Live YOUR Life, I encouraged readers to stop listening to the endless stream of career and life advice that seems to be emana...

Living An Authentic Life

Varun Soni | Posted 05.20.2013 | Religion
Varun Soni

We all have obstacles to overcome and dragons to slay, our path is often treacherous and challenging, and our destination is not always clear. But ultimately, the adventure of the hero is the adventure of being alive.

Words to Live By, Graduates!

Rachel Braun Scherl | Posted 05.20.2013 | Parents
Rachel Braun Scherl

I graduated from college 26 years ago this past week. I remember ever part of it -- the parties the night before, how we stayed up way too late (Ok, we didn't sleep at all). As I prepare for the graduations I will attend this week, I anticipate the memories that will flood my mind.

Mother of the Grad Blues

Leslie Lehr | Posted 05.20.2013 | Fifty
Leslie Lehr

When she turns to scan the crowd, I wonder if she has plans after dinner tonight. I wonder if she has plans for tomorrow, or next week. I wonder if she is happy or scared, or both. I wonder if she is looking for me.

Why I Need A Good Cry

Amy Ruhlin | Posted 05.20.2013 | Fifty
Amy Ruhlin

My son will graduate from high school next week. He is moving on: to college, to independence, to a life without me. I am happy for him. And I can honestly say that I am ready.

Looking Inward, Living Outward

Elisa Villanueva Beard | Posted 05.20.2013 | College
Elisa Villanueva Beard

Whether you're on a clearly paved road to your dream job or you're taking the scenic route, my advice for you is the same. Know yourself. Stretch into the unknown. And when you're on the precipice of change, jump! Jump willingly and jump far.

3 Myths About Changing the World

Wendy Kopp | Posted 05.19.2013 | College
Wendy Kopp

When I started Teach For America, I wasn't trying to come up with an idea that would change the world. I was trying to solve a problem much closer to home: I was a senior in college and I had no idea what I was going to do with my life! I'm sure that doesn't sound at all familiar.

Wild And Precious Lives: Godspeed Graduates!

Rev. Susan Baller-Shepard | Posted 05.19.2013 | Religion
Rev. Susan Baller-Shepard

Thinking of these graduates, I turn to Jeremiah, as I often do: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."

13 Awkward Graduation Moments

The Huffington Post | Oliver Noble | Posted 05.17.2013 | Comedy

The pressure of a graduation ceremony can be daunting even before you factor in the long, flowy robe that's just begging to make you trip and fall fla...

Wild Is the Wind! A UT Commencement Address

Turk Pipkin | Posted 05.16.2013 | College
Turk Pipkin

You made it. Or I should say, you've almost made it. For the past four years, maybe five, the number of ways you could blow it have grown smaller and smaller, and you're now down to just a couple of small steps between you and your diploma. My main advice to you is, don't trip up now.

To the Class of 2013

Adam Kirk Edgerton | Posted 05.16.2013 | College
Adam Kirk Edgerton

I was terrified when I drove up to Massachusetts by myself in a 1996 Honda Accord. I was terrified when I graduated. And I was terrified when I moved in with my partner. But that terror will pass and fade into something more stable, more secure, and more exciting.

Your First Days Home as An Unemployed College Grad

Posted 05.15.2013 | College

This piece comes to us from BroBible.com. Follow him on Twitter! Why not? By Andy Moore for BroBible.com Congrats, graduate! You did it! You so...