“I don’t even know what free time is.” Still, Lorie Carpenter was driven to obtain a 4.0 GPA by parental encouragement, as well as a need for scholarship money. “I think I did it for…

Humboldt’s Class of 2021 gathered for a graduation ceremony Saturday at the Fieldhouse, a return to tradition more than a year after the start of a global pandemic. And even though the commencement activities signaled…

Last summer’s graduation ceremony at the football stadium, forced outdoors because of the coronavirus pandemic, worked so well that administrators want to do it that way again.  Iola High School Principal Scott Carson said he…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Donors are pushing Kansas’ higher education board to fire Wichita State University’s president after he canceled a virtual speech by Ivanka Trump for its technical school’s graduation. The Kansas Board of…

WICHITA (AP) — A Kansas technical school canceled plans for Ivanka Trump to give a virtual commencement speech to graduates because of criticism of President Donald Trump’s response to protests over the death of George…

Marmaton Valley High School’s graduating seniors gathered for Cruise Night fun, with several decorating their cars. The caravan was delayed for the better part of 15 minutes because the students — many of whom hadn’t…

Graduation plans for two Allen County schools have been put on hold, again, as the state clarified its prohibition on such ceremonies. Graduations are not allowed during Phase One of Gov. Laura Kelly’s plan to…

Former President Barack Obama will deliver a commencement message to the 3 million high school seniors graduating this month in a televised prime-time special. Announced last week, “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class…

There will be a lot less “Pomp and Circumstance” this May in Kansas and across the country. Most graduating students won’t have the opportunity to put on those goofy gowns and caps and then join…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The spread of COVID-19 closed schools, ended sport seasons, canceled proms and all but rendered senior year celebrations kaput for the class of 2020. But one way or another, Kansas…