Luk-Mattew Phanbandith is the first in his family to graduate and has worked hard for his graduation to be an achievement he can call his own.
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In the words of Rafiki
At 26 years old, I’m finally graduating college with a degree in journalism.
Counting the dollars of a traditional vs impersonal commencement ceremony
This year’s commencement format continues but the cost of having the ceremonies at Angel Stadium weighs on the Class of ’23.
Higher education, higher fees: Graduation application cost increasing in 2024
Students at Long Beach State are facing increases in fees every year and the graduation application fee is another burden on the path to a diploma.
Online classes are vital for people with busy schedules, but not great for learning
Taking classes from home can get you a degree, but not an education. Which sometimes is just what you need.
Education helps older students mature
Returning to school after a long absence is hard. However, for many students, it helps them move past their high school self.
California colleges grow marijuana degrees
Possession of marijuana at Long Beach State remains illegal, but multiple universities across the U.S. have begun offering courses and degrees in marijuana sales and growth.
University of California, Los Angeles currently offers a research program in cannabis. According to its website, The UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative is one of the first academic programs in the world dedicated to the study of cannabis.