Each week high schools are invited to nominate an outstanding student for the honor. Meet these highly accomplished students.

The school serves students from diverse backgrounds, many of whom face economic challenges, 70 percent are low-income.

Robert J. Jones, chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been named president of the University of Washington.

Ather Sharif, a recently graduated Ph.D. student and full-time engineer, dedicates his career to bridging the gap between academia and industry practices in digital accessibility.