# A 105-year-old great-grandmother completes her Stanford degree after 83 years 

> At 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop earned her master's degree from Stanford, 83 years after leaving her program. She began her education in 1936, graduated with a bachelor’s in 1940, and started her master's before pausin…

Published: 2026-09-15 · Desk: World · Source: AOL. com

At 105, Virginia “Ginger” Hislop earned her master's degree from Stanford, 83 years after leaving her program. She began her education in 1936, graduated with a bachelor’s in 1940, and started her master's before pausing to marry George Hislop during WWII. She later had a significant career in Washington state politics, contributing to education. Her son-in-law recently found she had met all requirements for graduation except a now-dropped thesis. On June 16, she received her degree to a standing ovation, remarking, "I’ve waited a long time for this."

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