Local law enforcement want visitors and residents to know about parking restrictions on Saturday for U-M's graduation.

Students from U-M and MSU have signed NIL deals with Shinola ahead of graduation season.

Ulrich’s Bookstore will close its doors on Monday after more than eight decades of business.

EMU's TRiO Upward Bound program has received a five-year grant renewal.

People departing a graduation in the Grand Rapids area apparently were armed at the event when they exchanged gunshots with a group in a car, a sheriff said Friday.

Washtenaw Community College will give almost 2,000 degrees to graduates during its first in-person commencement ceremony in three years on Saturday.

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Graduates will walk in two ceremonies this weekend at EMU.

Eastern Michigan University will be splitting its commencement into two events this weekend.

U-M will welcome back members of the Class of 2020 to Michigan Stadium for a "Comeback Commencement" ceremony.

At just 15 years old, a Madison Heights teenager received her high school diploma on Monday.

U-M has been ranked a top public school in the country -- again -- by U.S. News & World Report.

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

Meet the woman who has brought pops of color to Ann Arbor area neighborhoods this year.

Are you still debating over what to get dad for Father’s Day? Did your child recently graduate and you’re not sure how to celebrate? Perhaps both?

Andria and Andre’a graduated top of their class at Detroit’s Mumford High School -- one as salutatorian and the other as valedictorian.

Justin Dorsey was 14 years old when he saw his mother take her last breath.

Lily Sawyers’ father, Mark Sawyers, was ambushed in a parking lot on 15 Mile Road when she was 11 months old. Her graduation was on the 17th anniversary of her father’s death.

Thursday was the graduation for the Detroit Achievement Academy’s eighth graders and every student received a life-changing graduation gift.

Police chief James Craig held his final graduation ceremony Friday as head of the Detroit Police Department.

Graduates from Washtenaw Community College (WCC) are being honored during a three-day event at the Ann Arbor community college this weekend.

See CUAA's commencement weekend schedule.

See CUAA's commencement weekend schedule.

Utica Community Schools’ continuing education center has plenty of success stories, but very few have the experience like Hermelinda Sporea does.

Not many families can say they boast 14 U-M alumni.

Many people look forward to the big day -- graduation. But things are going to be different this year, especially for the seniors in the Troy and Southfield public school districts.

A larger-than-life outdoor mural is now on display outside U-M's Rackham Graduate School.

Support local businesses while celebrating U-M's Spring Commencement.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan will stick to a virtual graduation ceremony but allow graduates to at least watch the event on screens inside the football stadium, officials said. The university has been criticized by some parents and students for not having a traditional graduation in the stadium as COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and restrictions on large gatherings are eased. The football stadium now can be opened at 20% capacity, a reason that was given Thursday for opening it to graduates on May 1. The commencement speakers will be elsewhere but visible on screens at the Big House. It’s the second year that a traditional graduation has been canceled at U-M because of the coronavirus.

ANN ARBOR – In a recent update, Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift announced that the district is moving forward with plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year. Last year, all ceremonies were canceled due to concerns over the then-new coronavirus pandemic and each high school organized drive-thru events and virtual ceremonies for its seniors. Swift confirmed that Huron, Pioneer and Skyline high schools will have traditional graduation ceremonies outdoors at Eastern Michigan University’s stadium. Tentative dates for the three ceremonies:Huron High School: Wednesday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m.Pioneer High School: Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m.Skyline High School: Monday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.Community and Pathways high schools are also planning to hold outdoor commencement ceremonies. In addition to the graduation update, Swift announced that all Class of 2021 students will receive a celebratory yard sign like last year.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – More than 50 outdoor graduation ceremonies are planned this spring at Michigan State University. Spring graduation at the East Lansing school typically comes with about 20 ceremonies. Ceremonies for master’s and doctoral degree recipients as well as education specialists will be held virtually and streamed on Michigan State's commencement website. AdThe colleges of Human Medicine, Law, Osteopathic Medicine and Veterinary Medicine will hold in-person ceremonies. It’s the second year that a traditional graduation has been canceled at U-M because of the coronavirus.

Parents and students gathered in Ann Arbor Saturday to preserve a big milestone at the University of Michigan. READ: ‘We’re coming no matter what’: Parents, students rally at U-M in Ann Arbor for an in-person graduationA rally was held to push U-M officials to hold an in-person graduation. The attendees of the rally chanted “Big House, big day, in-person graduation all the way,” in front of Michigan Union on State Street. RELATED: Some University of Michigan students and parents push for in-person commencementOther Big Ten universities -- including Michigan State University and Purdue University -- have announced they will do some sort of an in-person graduation, which is why these parents and students believe Michigan can find a way. However, some parents and students think the university can come up with a plan to do it now while the students are still on campus.

Parents and students rally outside the Michigan Union on March 6, 2021, calling for an in-person Spring Commencement. ANN ARBOR – A group of University of Michigan parents and students gathered outside the Michigan Union on Saturday afternoon calling for the school to offer an in-person graduation. AdU-M parent and rally organizer Tammy Dahlstrom holds a sign on S. State Street in Ann Arbor on March 6, 2021. There’s no real reason why we can’t do it.”Dahlstrom said the group wants one graduation ceremony at Michigan Stadium, which could be smaller than normal years. Senior Claire DiFranco (right) rallies for an in-person gradution at University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus on March 6, 2021.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – It is a rite of passage after years of hard work and a group of Michigan students say the school is needlessly denying it. With a stadium that accommodates over 100,000 people students say an in-person graduation ceremony can be held safely, but the school just won’t budge. Other schools including Michigan State University plan on holding some type of in-person commencement. Some mothers have signed an online petition asking the school to come up with a safe plan for an in-person graduation. He added that with the majority of students taking classes from home inviting them back is counter productive.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan has announced that its Spring Commencement will take place virtually on May 1 at noon. During a normal year, Michigan Stadium would be bustling with graduates, their friends and family. “We still do not know what public health measures will need to be in place in May to hold events like commencement. Students’ individual names will not be read during the virtual event and diplomas will be mailed to their permanent residences. Additionally, President Schlissel announced that any graduates who missed an in-person commencement due to COVID-19 are invited to participate in any commencement ceremony of their choosing in the future.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University (MSU) announced Thursday that commencements for students graduating this winter will be virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fall 2020 graduation ceremonies for MSU students will be held virtually on Dec. 18 and 19, officials said. Over 2,600 students are expected to be recognized during the virtual ceremonies. All commencement ceremonies will be streamed on MSU’s Commencement website right here. All college campuses in Michigan have been ordered closed, and college classes have had to move online as of Nov. 17 due to a surge in coronavirus spread in the state.

SOUTH LYON, Mich. – There has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County. The health department said the rising number of cases in the South Lyon area can be traced to summer parties -- specifically graduation and prom parties. There have been 50 new cases in South Lyon alone, which is a rate of 15 cases per 10,000 people. In Lyon Township, there are 16, which is almost 23 cases per 10,000. Several of them tested positive for COVID-19 and that started a domino effect.

Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountyPublished: August 3, 2020, 11:19 pmThere has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County.

HILLSDALE, Mich. – There is controversy surrounding a graduation ceremony at Hillsdale College. An in-person commencement is planned for this weekend, despite concerns from health officials. The local health department is worried about a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The commencement is being held Saturday, despite warnings from the health department. “Concern is that folks will be in town that do not recognize that they have COVID-19 and are spreading it,” public health officer Rebecca Burns said.

Heres a recap of graduations this past week:Community High SchoolCommunity High School celebrated its 140 graduates on June 12. For more Community High graduation highlights, click here. For more Skyline High School graduation highlights, click here. Huron High SchoolHuron High School celebrated its 388 graduates on June 17. (Ann Arbor Public Schools)Typically, high school principals often share words of wisdom to graduating seniors during commencement ceremonies, said Schwamb.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

HOWELL, Mich. – Larry Prout’s mother always told him strength comes in different packages. His strength comes from inside his 4-foot-6 frame. “For him, it was, like, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me,‘” his father, Larry Prout Sr., said. “This is the only thing he really wanted.”“I was really worked about that,” Larry said. “I thought I would cry at Larry’s graduation, but I couldn’t stop smiling,” his mother said.

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Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This segment is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University, Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Western Michigan University and The Mike Morse Law Firm. We are wrapping up the Live In The D senior week which highlights the graduating class of 2020. Hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare each gave their personal message to the seniors as they take their next step in life. They gave seniors insight on unpredictable challenges, getting used to a new norma,l and venturing into the great unknown of college and life.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Although it was extremely hard on the eight high school seniors, they didn’t let the pandemic nor quarantine get them down. White explained how the seniors were the core of the group and how they hold a special place in his heart. Watch the video above to see how the seniors prepared for the next steps of their journey.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. This segment is sponsored by Eastern Michigan University, Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Western Michigan and The Mike Morse Law FirmWhat do you do when your senior year of high school is cut off due to a pandemic? Although he was sad that he couldn’t experience the final glory of running the bases of his high school, he is ready to continue his athletic journey at Mid-Michigan College next year. See the special message Deonte has for his future teammates in the video above.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The tribute kicked off with Haley Rivard of Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights. She was getting ready for her final performances on her school’s stage when it all stopped due to COVID-19. Watch the video above to see how she is letting go of her high school days.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. A senior at River Rouge High School is celebrating more than one type of graduation after he spent three weeks on a ventilator and survived the coronavirus (COVID-19). Alijah Cromartie, 18, thought he would be spending this month finishing his senior year at River Rouge. Cromartie was discharged Thursday, and RIM staff members wanted to make sure it didnt go unnoticed. It wasnt the graduation he had planned, but Cromartie couldnt hide his job as the staff celebrated him beating the coronavirus. After three weeks on a ventilator at Childrens Hospital, Cromartie went to RIM to continue his recovery.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

Since 1998, Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day with her incredible energy, enthusiasm, impeccable style, and passion for her hometown. Rhonda established the Rhonda Walker Foundation in 2003 to support inner-city teen girls from throughout the Detroit Public School System.

ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. Lake Shore High School held their first graduation ceremony on Monday night. There was only one graduate and the ceremony was right outside their home. READ: These 9 virtual or drive-by graduation party ideas are brilliantThe high school started graduation season by putting up signs to honor the seniors. Then officials decided to board a bus, while being socially distant, and brought a ceremony to a new graduate. People started showing up and I was like, This is real.Lake Shore High School set up for a graduate unlike any other on Monday.

It isn’t always easy to budget for graduation gifts, especially amid the pandemic and with other holidays that fall during the same season. Here are 10 all for $50 or less that we think the graduate in your life will enjoy. Put together a gift set that includes a laundry basket, detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets and a roll of quarters. Coffee makerA coffee maker is the perfect gift for a recent grad who regularly needs a caffeine boost as part of the morning routine. First aid kitRest easy by giving the gift of safety to your graduate.

TROY, Mich. If you were a member of the class of 2020 you could get a free dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. In Troy, 14 Mile was a parking lot -- with traffic backing up onto I-75 for hours. The store asked former students to bring their cap and gown and identification to prove that they were a graduating senior. Students came from all over Metro Detroit after missing out on all the traditional festivities like prom and graduation. Tens of thousands of donuts went out the door and the store had a line until they closed at 10 p.m.

Concordia University Ann Arbor faculty and staff surprise graduates over the weekend.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. More than 80 members of faculty and staff from Concordia University Ann Arbor surprised its 164 graduates over the weekend with personalized video messages. While in-person graduation dates have been announced for December, graduates took part in a Virtual Degree Conferral on Sunday. Heres a message from school officials and how graduates can access their videos:May graduates, dont think you got lost in the shuffle! Visit cuaa.edu/known-by-name, click on the first letter of your last name, and scroll down to find your message from a CUAA faculty or staff member.

That wont happen for the class of 2020, so a special ceremony was held on all of the major TV Networks. Its a hint of disappointment for many seniors apart of Class of 2020. All of my roommates are also graduating, but unfortunately thats now things ended up, said Lindsey Scheidler. Literally no other class will be able to say they had Barack Obama and other celebrities, at their graduation. Topping it off, Former President Barack Obama gave the graduation speech.

CONCORD, N.H. A mail carrier from New Hampshire found a unique way to honor graduating students along his route. Josh Crowell is delivering congratulatory handwritten notes to Class of 2020 students -- who are unable to celebrate graduation with traditional ceremonies and parties due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. MORE: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres where we stand as of SundayCrowell says his daughter graduated high school in 2018, so he knows commencements are an important rite of passage. As he saw graduation signs along his work route, he wanted to congratulate the students who cant walk across a stage this year. Crowell delivers Dunkin Donuts gift cards along with the notes, which he signs, Your mailman, Josh.

Earlier this month graduating Michigan State University (MSU) students would have walked across the stage to receive their diploma. Instead they were honored in a virtual ceremony on Saturday due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. I was very excited so Im very disappointed that it is not happening.RELATED: Virtual commencement: University of Michigan celebrates graduates onlineThe online commencement ceremony -- hosted on MSUs Facebook page -- is said to be the schools largest commencement ever. Weyands husband also graduated from Wayne State University during the pandemic, so he did not get to experience an in-person commencement either. He did receive his undergraduate degree from MSU and had a traditional graduation ceremony then.

Plan a little watch party for your son or daughter to enjoy the Facebook graduation. Facebook is celebrating the class of 2020 with a whole week of graduation features, and a commencement program. Highlights and more will be posted to the @instagram account on Instagram, and on contributors’ social media accounts.”Grads are encouraged to host their own virtual graduation ceremony and party via Facebook, with special features including a virtual graduation hub, custom filters, family and friends celebrations enabled by Messenger Rooms, and more. JoAnn Fabric has a whole webpage on how you can make a graduation cap embellishment out of paper flowers. This is a birthday party and not a graduation, but you’ll see the general idea!

DETROIT – The clock is ticking for middle schools, high schools and colleges to figure out virtual graduation ceremonies amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But there is uncertainty on what graduation day the first week in June might actually look like -- if it does have to be virtual. They have also been in contact with organizations seeking technical support and creative input to make a virtual graduation special. On Tuesday, Microsoft stepped in with a program for 1,000 schools. The first 1,000 schools to sign up will need a 4-6 week window to let Microsoft make the graduation happen.

National program to help honor students with virtual graduationPublished: May 5, 2020, 4:15 pmThe clock is ticking for middle schools, high schools and colleges to figure out virtual graduation ceremonies amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

All K-12 Michigan schools have been ordered closed since March 16 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During an interview with WWJ radio Friday morning, Whitmer said it’s very unlikely students will be able to return to classes this school year. Whitmer to hold coronavirus news conference“We are working diligently to come up with a plan to meet the needs of our kids. The administration is working together with teachers, administrators, and education experts to fashion a solution that upholds the health, safety, and education of Michigan students. Next week we will announce our plans to ensure our seniors graduate and that no child is held back as a result of a district’s ability to provide face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 school closure."