A 25-year-old father promised himself he would accept his diploma while carrying his baby, but university security had other plans

One son surprised his immigrant parents by paying off the remaining balance of their mortgage, honoring their sacrifices and reflecting on the journey that led to his success

Mike Lookinland is still happily married to his high school sweetheart after nearly four decades together

With tools and a big heart, this Oregon father of three is using DIY renovations to make a lasting impact. “I have the most amazing community. I’ll never move,” Mason Smith tells PEOPLE

One TikToker is using American Sign Language to share music with her deaf father – and the world – while working toward her graduate degree

The two-part series finale of 'Lost' aired on May 23, 2010, and remains a hot-button topic for fans of the iconic TV show

A young family from Utah is navigating college life while raising their 2-year-old baby among classmates

One young artist’s fire escape sketches are capturing the personalities of everyday people who make up New York City

From college dropout to court reporter, one young woman found purpose in a path she never expected

From college dropout to court reporter, one young woman found purpose in a path she never expected

After losing both her parents to cancer within a few short years, one 26-year-old is finding the strength to clean out her memory-packed childhood home

Elizabeth Dempsey-Beggs has led several teams during her time as a manager. She often denies time off after uncovering the reasons behind an employee's request

One mom wanted a peaceful and clean way to show off her newborn, so the family’s youngest members huddled around a window to say hello

Realizing that words are too precious to lose, one Los Angeles-based ceramicist decided to etch them in ceramic as a timeless tribute

Balancing the responsibilities of being a student and influencer isn’t easy, but Apple gave a select group of content creators tools to manage the workload

When Savannah Dutton got engaged, her therapist was one of the first people she told.

A heartfelt renovation becomes a symbol of everything her grandparents gave up — and everything one granddaughter wants to give back

The viral duo, Maddie and Nonna Fina, are known for their cooking videos, but this time, they took their love, laughter, and Italian family recipes back to the homeland

After a 2-year-old turned a door jamb into a jewelry vault, one mom from North Carolina had to get out the power tools

One mother’s decision to donate her late daughter’s organs gave a young girl a second chance, forming a bond no one expected.