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Learning has no age boundaries! At 105 years old, Virginia "Ginger" Hislop graduated from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education. Earning a master's degree after eight decades is an incredible achievement. Her unwavering commitment to learning reminds us all that education is a lifelong journey. Congratulations, Virginia! #Education
Yesterday, at the age of 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Education with her master’s degree. When she started on campus in 1936, her plan was to get her bachelor’s of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master’s of education so she could teach, which she started directly after. However, just after completing her coursework and before turning in her final thesis, her then-boyfriend George Hislop, ’41, a GSE student in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before graduating. Now – 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning – Virginia Hislop returned to Stanford to finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. When she rose from her seat at the ceremony, donned in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her master’s hood, the applause roared. She was handed her diploma and smiled for the cameras. Her grandkids waved and cheered. “My goodness,” she said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.” 🗞️: https://lnkd.in/g_zMm3kb 📸: Charles Russo
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there is no age limit when it comes to learning
Bob Ferry
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Excellent example of Always Be Learning (forever!) Inspirational.
This is indeed inspiring! While we keep saying Learning has no age barrier such living examples reinforce such beliefs
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Andy Plata
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Inspirational and awesome!
Tami Erwin
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This is a fabulous story!
This is such an amazing story !
Amazing!
Jack Jackson
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Absolutely inspiring Steven Bandrowczak
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2wI love this Steven Bandrowczak. Learning is the easiest way to stay young, available to almost anyone. In my line of work, I see more and more executives not wanting to retire fully - there is an increased awareness that golfing and chilling on the beach are actually not enough to stay young and feel alive - but adding elements of intellectual stimulation on top such as learning, board service, teaching (in order to teach, we need to keep learning!).