Musician Otis Taylor gets high school diploma more than 50 years after being expelled for hair
The 74-year-old was finally honored with an honorary high school diploma, over five decades after being expelled from a Denver high school for his long hair.
Watch: 'Legendary' math professor, 88, gets standing ovation after final lecture
Gilbert Strang, 88, was one of the first professors to post his lectures to OpenCourseWare, which gave millions of people free access to MIT classes.
Born in jail to her incarcerated mother, teen is now Harvard-bound
She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.
Pennsylvania teen creates Taylor Swift-inspired ice cream flavors, gets sweet surprise from the pop star
Ripleigh Maring, 16, received this from the music icon, who applauded her creativity
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Watch: Service dog earns diploma, steals the show at college graduation
This good boy attended all of his owner's classes at Seton Hall University.
Ivy League bound: Central Texas high school senior accepted into Harvard
Noel Mendez is the first in his family to go to college and will be attending Harvard University on a full-ride scholarship.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Watch: Man surprises girlfriend by proposing at Taylor Swift concert
After grabbing concert tickets at the last minute, the man quickly had to plan the proposal.
Kansas cop saves baby opossum seeking shelter from rain
The Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office said they witnessed a good deed Monday morning during a downpour and had to capture it on camera.
Saginaw high school teacher surprised by students after last chemo treatment
It was a tearful exit from the clinic for Brendan Harrison, who heard cheers before he had even left the building.
Homeless woman who gave bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen, gifted $11K in donations
Darlene Plasse-Young wanted nothing in return for her generosity, but the Rockland Police Department in Maine decided to partner with a local non-profit to ensure her selfless act didn’t go unnoticed.
Mom records 7-year-old son walking bullied schoolmate home
A Texas boy asked his mother to walk an 8-year-old girl home after she was bullied at school.
Mother's Day rescue: Officers save ducklings who fell through sewer grate
One Maine officer climbed into the sewer and several feet of water to save the ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
Family of Austin 8-year-old who died after car crash sets up foundation in his memory
The family of a boy who died after a car wreck in December has set up a new foundation in his memory.
'I like that you arrest bad guys': Trooper's son gives adorable Mother's Day interview
Five-year-old Ryder Brock talked about what he loved about his mother, Trooper Chelsea Brock.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
At 72, Georgia man graduates college with 99-year-old mom in attendance
Sam Kaplan, 72, graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a degree in cinema and media arts, four years after enrolling in college for the very first time.
‘Proud of my sweet girl’: Special education teacher runs Pittsburgh half marathon with student
After 2 hours and 45 minutes, the duo crossed the finish line together.
3 senior dogs find forever home in 'miracle' adoption
The three chihuahuas were staying in an animal shelter in Alabama before finding a home.