Akron Life December 2023

FOREVER YOUNG

by Alexandra Sobczak and photo by Kaitlyn Murray

School Years The University of Akron’s oldest graduate shares the benefits of higher education.

Ninety-three year-old Robert Greathouse’s private graduation ceremony featured the pomp and circumstance of a traditional ceremony, along with a cap-and gown-clad Zippy the kangaroo, the university’s mascot. Greathouse also donned a cap and gown, received a diploma and celebrated alongside university staff and his family and friends. In August, the Green resident made history as the oldest person to earn a degree from The University of Akron — he graduated with an associate in technical studies, 65 years after enrolling in his first class there.

Robert Greathouse

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akronlife.com | DECEMBER 2023