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June 1, 2023, 3:39 PM

Denver athletic director surprised with tickets to NBA Finals

John Andrew, a Denver Nuggets fan, is the director of athletics at Denver Public Schools and has impacted hundreds of lives as a teacher, coach and mentor.
June 1, 2023, 3:39 PM
Denver athletic director surprised with tickets to NBA Finals
May 31, 2023, 5:21 PM

Former students reunite to give retiring chorus teacher a musical send-off

Chorus teacher Jim Stanley reunited with a group of his students to sing for one last time.
May 31, 2023, 5:21 PM
Former students reunite to give retiring chorus teacher a musical send-off
May 26, 2023, 7:35 PM

From trials to triumph: Rehan Staton's journey from sanitation worker to Harvard Law grad

Former sanitation worker Rehan Staton graduated from Harvard Law School on May 25, 2023.
May 26, 2023, 7:35 PM
Rehan Staton's journey from sanitation worker to Harvard Law grad
May 26, 2023, 4:01 PM

College grads gifted $1,000

The keynote speaker at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s commencement ceremony challenged them to give away half. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has more.
May 26, 2023, 4:01 PM
College grads gifted $1,000
May 26, 2023, 1:54 PM

Celtics co-owner gifts grads $1K at commencement

Billionaire Robert Hale gave each graduate of UMass Boston’s class of 2023 a surprise gift of $1,000 -- $500 to keep and $500 to donate.
May 26, 2023, 1:54 PM
Celtics co-owner gifts grads $1K at commencement
May 24, 2023, 9:58 PM

Former students return to high school to sing with retiring chorus teacher

Jim Stanley is retiring after 30 years as a chorus teacher and invited his former students to sing with him one last time.
May 24, 2023, 9:58 PM
Former students return to high school to sing with retiring chorus teacher
May 23, 2023, 3:58 PM

'GMA' surprises deserving pizza truck owner in Minneapolis

Chef Lucas Hobbs, who is a cancer survivor and the owner of Chef Lucas Pizza, has raised more than $150,000 for various organizations and fed more than 20,000 people in need.
May 23, 2023, 3:58 PM
'GMA' surprises deserving pizza truck owner in Minneapolis
May 23, 2023, 3:11 PM

Little boy surprised by dad returning home from deployment

The Washington boy ran to hug his dad who was returning home from his last Navy deployment.
May 23, 2023, 3:11 PM
Little boy surprised by dad returning home from deployment
May 23, 2023, 3:07 PM

Little boy surprised by dad returning home from deployment

A father coming home from his last Navy deployment surprised his young son in Washington.
May 23, 2023, 3:07 PM
Little boy surprised by dad returning home from deployment
May 23, 2023, 8:06 AM

High school valedictorian graduates with 8.07 GPA

Jasmine Mazard-Larry told graduates to not let obstacles get in their way.
May 23, 2023, 8:06 AM
High school valedictorian graduates with 8.07 GPA
May 22, 2023, 9:26 PM

Nonprofit promotes kindness in a unique way

Tamlin Hall, founder of the Emmy Award-winning nonprofit Hope Givers, talks about the mission of his organization to help transform mental health, equity and kindness for all.
May 22, 2023, 9:26 PM
Nonprofit promotes kindness in a unique way
May 22, 2023, 9:15 PM

Committing random acts of kindness in NYC

“GMA3” kindness correspondent Will Ganss heads to Central Park in New York City to encourage people on the street to complete random acts of kindness.
May 22, 2023, 9:15 PM
Committing random acts of kindness in NYC
May 19, 2023, 7:08 PM

5-year-old girl adopted by family that fostered her for 1,954 days

Cece Moore has been with the Moore family since she was two months old.
May 19, 2023, 7:08 PM
5-year-old girl adopted by family that fostered her for 1,954 days
May 18, 2023, 7:14 PM

World War II veteran graduates college 80 years after receiving degree

Fred Taylor served in World War II, which prevented him from attending graduation in 1943 for his music degree. Over the weekend, he was able to attend Cornell College's 2023 commencement ceremony.
May 18, 2023, 7:14 PM
World War II veteran graduates college 80 years after receiving degree
May 18, 2023, 4:33 PM

Watch moving moment paralyzed shooting victim walks across stage to receive diploma

A shooting seven years ago left Khalil Watson paralyzed from the neck down. He used an exoskeleton suit to walk across the stage at Reynolds Community College in Richmond, Virginia, at his graduation.
May 18, 2023, 4:33 PM
Watch moving moment paralyzed shooting victim walks across stage to receive diploma
May 18, 2023, 2:24 AM

Navy father surprises daughter at college graduation

Douglas Hernandez flew in from overseas to see his daughter graduate!
May 18, 2023, 2:24 AM
Navy father surprises daughter at college graduation
May 17, 2023, 11:39 PM

From street vendor to coding adviser: Engineer speaks about giving back to community

A former Times Square street vendor has helped 3,000 Black New Yorkers learn to code, changing their lives and creating a nonprofit.
May 17, 2023, 11:39 PM
From street vendor to coding adviser: Engineer speaks about giving back to community
May 17, 2023, 11:03 PM

101-year-old veteran finally gets to walk during college graduation ceremony

Fred Taylor, who missed his graduation at Cornell College while he served in World War II, finally got to walk the stage 80 years later.
May 17, 2023, 11:03 PM
101-year-old veteran finally gets to walk during college graduation ceremony
May 17, 2023, 9:05 PM

Navy dad surprises daughter at graduation after monthslong deployment

A U.S. Navy officer arranged to surprise his daughter at her May graduation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
May 17, 2023, 9:05 PM
Navy dad surprises daughter at graduation after monthslong deployment
May 17, 2023, 3:34 PM

Traffic controller who recently lost husband gets huge surprise

Social media influencer Zachery Dereniowski surprised Linita Edge with Detroit Tigers tickets and $500.
May 17, 2023, 3:34 PM
Traffic controller who recently lost husband gets huge surprise
May 17, 2023, 2:33 PM

Idaho candy shop owner gives back to community

Cyndy Radovich, owner of Candy Shop “Sweet Zola” gives back to Idaho community by employing developmentally disabled adults gets a surprise from Kim Perell, best-selling author of “Jump.”
May 17, 2023, 2:33 PM
Idaho candy shop owner gives back to community
May 14, 2023, 4:25 PM

Mother-daughter duos share inspiration and encouragement

A special shout out this Mother's Day to some amazing moms making special life journeys with their daughters.
May 14, 2023, 4:25 PM
Mother-daughter duos share inspiration and encouragement
May 13, 2023, 7:56 PM

Meet the mother who takes care of her Georgia community

We celebrate one military mom who travelled with her two kids when they were deployed to Iraq and has now become a mother-figure for an entire Georgia community.
May 13, 2023, 7:56 PM
Meet the mother who takes care of her Georgia community
May 13, 2023, 12:54 AM

Mom celebrates all 4 of her kids graduating this May

Kanett Haynes' kids are all graduating from medical school to high school.
May 13, 2023, 12:54 AM
Mom celebrates all 4 of her kids graduating this May
May 12, 2023, 5:10 PM

Two University of Alabama graduates prove age is just a number

16-year-old LeAnna Roberts and 77-year-old Elaine Smith are graduating with honors!
May 12, 2023, 5:10 PM
Two University of Alabama graduates prove age is just a number
May 11, 2023, 6:32 PM

Special education teacher runs half marathon with student in emotional video

Savanna Barton and her student, Sophie, who is non-verbal and needs assistance to walk, completed the 13.1 mile course in Pittsburgh.
May 11, 2023, 6:32 PM
Special education teacher runs half marathon with student in emotional video
May 11, 2023, 8:00 AM

Teacher shares student's generous offer to give test points to classmate with lowest score

Winston Lee, a history teacher at Letcher County Central High School in Whitesburg, Kentucky, shared a snapshot on Feb. 21 of one of his 11th grader's exam on WWII.
May 11, 2023, 8:00 AM
Student offers to give test points to classmate with lowest score
May 10, 2023, 9:26 PM

After three years apart, daughter and dad reunite at the airport

Amy Loynton wasn’t able to see her dad after moving to New Zealand, and the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from traveling.
May 10, 2023, 9:26 PM
After three years apart, daughter and dad reunite at the airport
May 10, 2023, 8:02 AM

Nonspeaking student with autism gives moving commencement speech

Rollins College graduate Elizabeth Bonker urged her fellow graduates to use their voices.
May 10, 2023, 8:02 AM
Nonspeaking student with autism gives moving commencement speech
May 9, 2023, 2:13 PM

How a man is recognizing nurses as part of 30 acts of kindness for his 30th birthday

A man’s pledge to complete 30 acts of kindness for his 30th birthday has taken him to a Sacramento hospital to recognize the work of nurses, with help from “GMA3.”
May 9, 2023, 2:13 PM
Man pays it forward for 30th birthday with 30 acts of kindness
May 9, 2023, 11:55 AM

93-year-old school principal

Sister Mary Stephen Healey has been on the job for 57 years, heading up a Catholic school in New York, and she’s showing no signs of slowing down. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has her story.
May 9, 2023, 11:55 AM
93-year-old school principal
May 8, 2023, 8:30 PM

San Francisco native on mission to complete 30 acts of kindness for 30th birthday

Bryan Tsiliacos joins “GMA3” from Shriners Children's Hospital to surprise nurses during National Nurses Week as part of his mission to accomplish 30 acts of kindness.
May 8, 2023, 8:30 PM
San Francisco native on mission to complete 30 acts of kindness for 30th birthday
May 8, 2023, 3:28 PM

Minnesota substitute teacher honored during Teacher Appreciation Week

"GMA" visits Plymouth Middle School to celebrate Mike Peterson, who was the custodian there for nearly three decades before becoming a substitute teacher.
May 8, 2023, 3:28 PM
Minnesota substitute teacher honored during Teacher Appreciation Week
1 month ago

Arizona teen is graduating high school with three college degrees

Tristan Andrade plans to study artificial intelligence and computer science at Arizona State University.
1 month ago
Arizona teen is graduating high school with three college degrees
1 month ago

17-year-old set to graduate with 3 college degrees along with HS diploma

Tristan Andrade started taking online college courses when he was in the sixth grade and is graduating high school with three college degrees.
1 month ago
17-year-old set to graduate with 3 college degrees along with HS diploma
1 month ago

Kindergarten teacher gets showstopping surprise

A deserving kindergarten teacher gets her wishes granted with the help from the cast of “Aladdin” on Broadway ahead of National Teacher’s Appreciation Week.
1 month ago
Kindergarten teacher gets showstopping surprise
1 month ago

Elderly couple delights onlookers by dancing together in town square

"They're so happy!" onlookers exclaimed as they watched the elderly couple twirl and spin with a band playing at a town square in Greater Manchester.
1 month ago
Elderly couple delights onlookers by dancing together in town square
1 month ago

18-year-old heart transplant recipient

A star student and athlete is getting a second chance at life after suffering a near-fatal heart attack during practice. ABC News’ Will Ganss has her story.
1 month ago
18-year-old heart transplant recipient
1 month ago

A teen making a difference collecting 15,000 book donations for kids with cancer

Meet Emily Bhatnager, a 19-year-old making a difference by collecting book donations for sick kids and how you can get involved.
1 month ago
A teen making a difference collecting 15,000 book donations for kids with cancer
1 month ago

Identical twin sisters meet for 1st time nearly 1 year after birth

After 11 months in the hospital, Nina was able to meet her twin sister Emma.
1 month ago
Identical twin sisters meet for 1st time nearly 1 year after birth
1 month ago

7-year-old with cerebral palsy walks to teacher after taking first steps

The boy's classmates cheered him on during the special moment at High Point Elementary in Columbus, Ohio.
1 month ago
7-year-old with cerebral palsy walks to teacher after taking first steps
1 month ago

Mom and son celebrate matching residency programs together: ‘Still incredible to me’

Wenjing Cao, an international medical school graduate, and her son Hefei Liu, a medical school student, learned they matched residency programs together on Match Day.
1 month ago
Mom and son celebrate matching residency programs together: ‘Still incredible to me’
1 month ago

Strangers help reunite woman with biological father after 25 years

With help from strangers on Facebook, Jordyn O’Neil finally reconnected with her biological father 25 years after they were separated.
1 month ago
Strangers help reunite woman with biological father after 25 years
1 month ago

Former sanitation worker-turned-law student helps support staff at Harvard

Rehan Staton, along with his previous employer and students at Harvard Law School, teamed up to raise thousands of dollars for an emergency fund to help the school's support staff.
1 month ago
Former sanitation worker-turned-law student helps support staff at Harvard
2 months ago

Teen with cancer receives special birthday surprise

17-year-old Edgar was surprised with a room full of gaming gifts.
2 months ago
Teen with cancer receives special birthday surprise
2 months ago

Mom wins lottery days after daughter finishes cancer treatments

Geraldine Gimblet, 74, realized she won $2 million on a Florida lottery scratch-off ticket one day after her daughter Lawrencia, who is fighting breast cancer, finished radiation treatment.
2 months ago
Mom wins lottery days after daughter finishes cancer treatments
2 months ago

It's a match: Wife donates lifesaving kidney to ill husband

One couple found out that they are truly a match -- in more ways than one.
2 months ago
It's a match: Wife donates lifesaving kidney to ill husband
2 months ago

Mom describes shock of winning $2M jackpot after paying for daughter's cancer treatment

Geraldine Gimblet won $2 million on a scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery.
2 months ago
Mom describes shock of winning $2M after paying for daughter's cancer treatment
2 months ago

1st female player on an Atlantic League baseball team shares her grand-slam mindset

"Before anything that you are going to do in life, learn to find yourself," said Kelsie Whitmore, the first woman to start a game and pitch for an Atlantic League team.
2 months ago
1st female player on an Atlantic League baseball team shares her grand-slam mindset
2 months ago

Officer reunites with boy he rescued 11 years ago

A Maryland police officer reunited with a boy who he helped rescue from a swimming pool more than a decade ago.
2 months ago
Officer reunites with boy he rescued 11 years ago