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72 year old grandfather graduates! - bjcheung77 - 05-12-2023
It doesn't matter how young or old you are, as long as you have that drive and patience to get things done, this is an example! Wow, 50+ years after high school, he finally did it! It's inspirational, especially to his grandkids, as his mother who is 98, was able to experience that excitement along with their family.
Link: 72-year-old grandfather graduates college summa cum laude with 98-year-old mom in audience (newsner.com)
RE: 72 year old grandfather graduates! - HVzR5 - 05-13-2023
Reminds me of Prof.Manfred Steiner, who achieved his third doctorate at the age of 89 lol.
Brown Physics Student Manfred Steiner Earns Ph.D. at Age 89
RE: 72 year old grandfather graduates! - studyingfortests - 05-13-2023
Dr. August Black, the TESU 495 professor, got "bored" during Covid and earned a second doctorate at 78. You're never too old !