Thanks to our friend Erin R. Calandra Witmer, from Penn State Outreach, for the heads up on this totally inspirational story!
[Source Penn State Outreach]
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Penn State adult learner Shounda Hathaway thought a college degree was out of reach while taking care of her son with special needs. That’s until she heard about the Penn State World Campus. Shounda started her Penn State career in 1986 and with the help of online classes, she completed her 26-year quest and is now a Penn State alumna.
World Campus recently celebrated graduation. World Campus is Penn State’s online classes and degrees.
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