Graduate, 88, Makes Cal State University History

Students throw their caps in the air at the University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England, on July 14, 2009. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

An 88-year-old college student made history in the California State University system after walking the commencement stage May 24 to receive two bachelor’s degrees.

Maria Manning walked with the rest of the class of 2021 in two separate commencement ceremonies after completing liberal studies and Spanish public services degrees at California State University–Dominguez Hills (Cal State–Dominguez Hills).