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Over 100 people fell ill during outdoor graduation ceremonies in Paterson, New Jersey, due to a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 107°F, leading to a state of emergency and the cancellation of subsequent events.
Kevin Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner maintained distance during their son Cayden's graduation, reflecting their ongoing amicable divorce settlement, with both attending separately and taking individual photos with their children. The divorce was finalized in 2023 with a settlement including child support and financial arrangements.
Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack celebrated their daughter Taylor’s middle school graduation together with their children and El Moussa’s wife, Heather Rae Young, showcasing a strong blended family and effective co-parenting. The event was marked by joyful social media posts and family photos, despite recent news of El Moussa's legal issues in Las Vegas.
Jessica Alba and her ex-husband Cash Warren reunited at their daughter Haven's middle school graduation, marking a rare public appearance together after their separation earlier this year, while Alba also celebrated her older daughter Honor’s birthday.
Linda Evangelista celebrated her son Augustin's high school graduation with heartfelt posts on Instagram, sharing a proud family moment with her ex François-Henri Pinault and his wife Salma Hayek, highlighting their loving blended family and Augustin's upcoming journey to USC.
Linda Evangelista celebrated her son Augustin James's high school graduation with a rare photo and shared her pride on Instagram. Augustin, born to Evangelista and François-Henri Pinault, was accompanied by his stepmom Salma Hayek and his father at the ceremony, highlighting their close co-parenting relationship.
Patrick Dempsey shared a rare photo of his twin sons Sullivan and Darby celebrating their high school graduation, expressing pride and excitement for their future. The actor and his wife Jillian Fink, who have been married since 1999 with a brief split in 2015, also share a daughter and have publicly maintained a strong family bond despite past challenges.
MIT barred its 2025 class president from attending her graduation after she delivered a speech condemning the war in Gaza and criticizing the university’s ties to Israel, citing disruption and misleading organizers, while she maintains her right to free speech and criticizes the university’s actions.
A Georgia teen, Mykale Baker, who worked a Burger King shift hours after graduating, has raised over $130,000 through a viral GoFundMe campaign to support his higher education dreams, inspiring many with his dedication and humility.
MIT's 2025 class president, Megha Vemuri, was barred from attending her graduation after delivering a pro-Palestinian speech criticizing MIT's ties to Israel, which was deemed misleading and disruptive by officials. Despite receiving her degree by mail, she expressed disappointment and viewed the punishment as overreach, amid broader campus tensions over Middle East conflicts and free expression debates.
Patrick Dempsey shared a rare photo of his twin sons' high school graduation, highlighting their striking resemblance to their parents, with one twin looking more like Patrick and the other like their mother Jillian Fink.
Two people were shot outside the 3M Arena during a high school graduation in Minnesota; a suspect has been arrested, and authorities do not believe there is an ongoing threat. The victims' conditions are unknown, and the incident has been condemned by officials, including Governor Tim Walz.
MIT banned its 2025 class president from graduation after she delivered a pro-Palestinian speech criticizing the university's ties with Israel and calling for action on Gaza, citing disruption and misleading organizers as reasons. The incident highlights tensions over free speech and political expression at academic institutions amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's children were seen in a rare family photo celebrating their son James's graduation from Brown University, highlighting a rare glimpse of the family together, with James following in his parents' acting footsteps.
Cliff Omoruyi, a former Rutgers basketball player, graduated in an unconventional ceremony at the MGM Grand casino, fulfilling a promise to his mother. Despite leaving Rutgers for a professional opportunity, Omoruyi has no regrets about his decision, as he achieved his academic goal while advancing his basketball career.