This 80-year-old woman makes history as university's oldest graduate: ‘Age is not a barrier’

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This 80-year-old woman makes history as university's oldest graduate: ‘Age is not a barrier’
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Not only did she graduate magna cum laude, but she also received a 4.0 GPA in her final semester!

"My father was my mother’s No. 1 fan. He supported everything she did, especially returning to school," her daughter, Kimberly Washington, said."Although my father did not have a traditional college education, he knew the value of gaining one."

"I have seen her work tirelessly to achieve this dream and to finally be there to see her was a very proud moment," Kimberly Washington continued. "The most challenging part has been consoling her when she was missing my father most ... those moments when she cries and all I can do is hold her and love on her," Kimberly said.

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