Janine Roberson, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 7 and suffered from severe complications, has successfully undergone a kidney-pancreas transplant, leading to a cure for her diabetes and a significant improvement in her quality of life. She recently graduated from El Camino College with an associate degree, overcoming numerous challenges including dialysis and the loss of her father, and plans to pursue a career helping children with chronic illnesses.
During graduation season at Duke University, local scavengers like Lena Geller collect expensive items discarded by students, valuing their finds at around $6,600, highlighting issues of waste and resourcefulness.
Travis Kelce and his brother Jason finally celebrated their college graduation from the University of Cincinnati, where they both played football, by receiving their diplomas on stage at the Fifth Third Arena. Travis, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, chugged a beer and spiked the can in true Kelce style before accepting his diploma, while the Beastie Boys' "Fight for Your Right" played in the background. Jason, who recently retired from football after winning a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, also earned his marketing degree.
Seton Hall University awarded a special diploma to Grace Mariani's service dog, Justin, during her graduation ceremony. Justin, a yellow Lab and golden retriever mix, attended all of Mariani's classes with her. Mariani graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in education and plans to work in elementary and special education.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos celebrated the college graduation of their daughter, Lola Consuelos, from New York University. The couple shared photos and videos of the ceremony on their Instagram accounts, expressing their pride and congratulations to their daughter. Lola, who wore a white mini-dress and a rosary necklace underneath her black cap and violet graduation gown, has hinted at pursuing a future in the music industry after dropping her first single in August.