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  • More than 1,000 new LSU graduates celebrate at summer commencement

    August 11, 2023 1:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A record number of summer graduates received their LSU "digital diplomas" on Friday, when 1,039 degrees were awarded in commencement exercises on campus. School officials said the graduating class represents 48 parishes and 48 states -- along with 39 countries. “In addition to being our... more »
  • More than 100 receive diplomas in Southern summer commencement

    August 4, 2023 12:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With "Pomp and Circumstance" echoing through the venue, more than 100 students accepted their diplomas in summer commencement exercises Friday at Southern University. President and Chancellor Dennis Shields addressed those gathered in the F.G. Clark Activity Center. The morning ceremony comes at the end of... more »
  • EBRSO Capitol Area Regional Training Academy graduation Play Video

    December 8, 2021 8:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office's Capitol Area Regional Training Academy held its graduation Tuesday, December 7 at the Healing Place Church. Twenty-five students representing 11 different agencies from across the state graduated from the 630-hour extensive program. Graduates learned law enforcement history, firearms use, legal... more »
  • LSU to honor Class of 2020 graduates with Friday ceremonies

    May 14, 2021 6:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University is honoring graduates of the Class of 2020 who were affected by the pandemic. The university issued a Thursday, May 13 news release that said members of the Class of 2020 that would like to participate in an in-person ceremony will be welcomed... more »
  • Dutchtown High prepares for Wednesday night graduation Play Video

    May 12, 2021 9:24 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Throughout a school year impacted by a record-breaking hurricane season and a deadly viral pandemic, many high school students in Ascension Parish worked hard to adapt to a series of ever-shifting educational circumstances. Their efforts paid off and as summer begins, the graduating Class of 2021... more »
  • LSU reconsidering plans for virtual commencement after student backlash Play Video

    October 23, 2020 10:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will reassess its decision to hold virtual commencement ceremonies this semester after students were vocal about their disdain for the plan Friday. Just hours after making the announcement that fall's graduations would be all-virtual, interim President Tom Galligan said the university would further discuss the... more »
  • West Feliciana High School holds Class of 2020 graduation ceremony

    July 10, 2020 11:38 AM

    WEST FELICIANA - On Friday (July 10) morning, West Feliciana High School's Class of 2020 celebrated a memorable moment as they accepted their diplomas and became official graduates of high school. Their walk across a makeshift stage amid cheers of family and friends was a significant accomplishment considering the... more »
  • Graduating seniors hold car-parade through Zachary neighborhood Play Video

    May 24, 2020 10:39 PM

    ZACHARY – It wasn’t the traditional high school graduation that seniors were looking forward to, but Sunday afternoon seniors in Zachary found a way to celebrate and have some fun. “It just, it brought a smile to my face,” said Taurus Calligan, who graduated from Zachary High School. ... more »
  • Ascension Parish Schools outline outdoor graduation for Class of 2020

    May 1, 2020 5:02 PM

    GONZALES - Ascension Parish School System officials said Friday, they are committed to holding graduation for high school seniors later in May. "... High school principals and district staff have worked tirelessly to explore various options for celebrating the Class of 2020 in meaningful ways given the constraints in... more »
  • Ascension upperclassmen celebrate end of the year with drive-thru cap and gown, ring ceremonies Play Video

    April 16, 2020 5:18 PM

    GEISMAR - Hundreds of students at Dutchtown High School went to school today during dedicated times to pick up their class rings, along with caps and gowns. As the coronavirus crisis crippled life as we know it, juniors and seniors who were looking forward to fun were left in... more »
  • In view of COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Edwards modifies TOPS eligibility requirements

    April 3, 2020 12:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards' office released a statement Friday, announcing that he'd signed a proclamation that will make it easier for high school seniors and current post-secondary students to be eligible for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarship. Before the health crisis caused by... more »
  • LSU student-athlete graduation success rate remains near all-time high

    October 29, 2019 7:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU student-athletes are continuing to excel in their academics as graduation success rates remain close to record highs, according to the NCAA. The Graduation Success Rate measures the academic success of student athletes. For the second straight year, LSU student-athletes scored an 89 percent in... more »
  • School district to consider ways to control rowdy graduates after hoopla this week Play Video

    May 24, 2018 1:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Dozens of kids were cheered as they interrupted the graduation ceremony of Scotlandville High this week. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System said it will reevaluate and reinforce policies and procedures next year so all students can receive the same respect during graduation. A spokesperson... more »
  • Skeet tournament raises money for graduating seniors

    March 23, 2018 5:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Students graduating from eleven area high schools will receive $30,000 in tuition assistance through Neighbors Federal Credit Union and its Sporting Clays Tournament. A recent tourney raised $19,535 for the fund. “We cannot be more excited for this tremendous impact on the lives of local... more »
  • CIA announces new 'Puppy Class' K-9 graduates

    December 9, 2017 8:44 PM

    Three K-9s have graduated from the CIA Fall 2017 "Puppy Class" this week. After four months of vigorous training, Nicole, Indigo, and Freya have all passed their certification requirements to join the agency. The dogs are required to pass two certifications from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and... more »
  • WBRZ's 2une-In recognizes graduating class of 2017

    May 17, 2017 9:46 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Thousands of graduates across the Baton Rouge area will walk across the stage and receive diplomas this month. The 2une-In team wanted to recognize the class of 2017 graduates for their outstanding achievements. All this week, 2une-In has shared photos from viewers of the graduating... more »
  • Nearly 700 LSU students receive degrees at summer commencement

    August 5, 2016 4:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU alumna Amy Brittain, a Washington Post investigative reporter, gave the keynote address at Friday’s summer commencement as 696 students received their degrees. LSU President F. King Alexander was on hand to introduce Brittain. “We’re proud of Amy’s hard work and the impact she’s had... more »
  • 18 student-athletes receive degrees from LSU

    August 5, 2016 4:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Friday morning saw 18 LSU student-athletes receive their degrees during the summer commencement ceremony inside of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the Baton Rouge campus. 10 different LSU sports were represented among the graduates which included five football players, five combined members from the men’s... more »
  • Amite High student given graduation after being told he couldn't walk Play Video

    June 17, 2016 10:54 PM

    HAMMOND - Cheers filled the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum as Andrew Jones accepted his diploma after Amite High School would not let him walk at the official ceremony. In Hammond for Andrew Jones's graduation. In May, Amite High would let him walk because he wouldn't shave. @WBRZ... more »
  • Valedictorian barred from graduation to get own ceremony Play Video

    June 9, 2016 2:28 PM

    AMITE - After Amite High School’s valedictorian was denied the right to walk across the stage because of his facial hair, some state leaders have come together to give the young man a graduation of his own. Andrew Jones had a 4.0 GPA and was top of his class... more »
  • Valedictorian denied walking at graduation for facial hair Play Video

    May 19, 2016 7:53 PM

    AMITE- Amite High School's 2016 graduating class walked across the stage without their Valedictorian. School officials stopped Andrew Jones from walking across the stage with his graduating class because of his facial hair. Jones is a 4.0 student and the top of his class, however teachers would not let him... more »
  • LSU graduates record numbers with Class of 2015-16

    May 13, 2016 11:28 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU says its 2015-16 class has set new records for African American, Hispanic, female, veteran and overall graduation numbers. Friday’s spring commencement ceremony includes a total of 4,102 degrees awarded, the largest amount of degrees awarded at a single commencement surpassing last year’s 3,977 degrees award... more »
  • BRFD graduates 29 recruits Friday Play Video

    April 1, 2016 1:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department held its graduation ceremony for its 2016 academy on Friday morning. The ceremony was held at Zoar Baptist Church at 10 a.m. where 29 recruits completed six months of training at the fire academy. Upon graduation, each of them will have obtained... more »
  • Louisiana Youth Challenge Program Play Video

    September 8, 2015 11:11 AM

    Baton Rouge- The Louisiana Youth Challenge Program (YCP) is an educational program that give young adults the chance to change their future. It provides an alternative path to graduation for students 16-18 years old. The program caters to students who struggle to make good grades in school and are looking... more »

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