News items related to graduation

NIU removes use of standardized test scores for 2021 applicants: Northern Illinois University, Jan 29, 2020; New ‘test-blind’ policy is first of its kind for an Illinois institution.
Urban Prep 100% College Acceptance Celebration and Signing Day: Troy Boyd Jr., May 14, 2019; The Urban Prep legacy continues: for the 10^th consecutive year 100% of the seniors at Urban Prep – all African-American males and from mostly low-income families – have been admitted to four-year colleges and universities.
For the 8th Consecutive Year, 100% of Urban Prep Seniors Have Been Admitted to College: Apr 27, 2017; For the 8^th Consecutive Year, 100% of Urban Prep Seniors Have Been Admitted to College; Urban Prep Shares Why 100% Matters as Students Announce College Selections at Annual Signing Day Event, Thursday, April 27, 2017, media 11:45am; Assembly and Speaking Program: Noon – 1:00 p.m., at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington, Chicago.
City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates 2016 Graduating Class with Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan: City Colleges of Chicago, May 2, 2016; Graduates of City Colleges of Chicago are getting ready to head off to in-demand careers or transfer to four-year colleges after receiving their associate degrees April 30th at the 2016 City Colleges of Chicago commencement ceremony at the UIC Pavilion.