Stanford University’s 2024 graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion, featuring Virginia Hislop, a 105-year-old student who finally completed her master’s degree in education—an achievement 83 years in the making. In 1940, Hislop’s academic journey was interrupted by the onset of World War II. With her fiancé George called to military service, the couple hastily married, and Hislop joined the homefront war effort, setting aside her academic aspirations to support her family. Despite these challenges, Hislop channeled her passion for education into a long and impactful career, serving on various school boards and striving to improve educational opportunities for countless students.
Stanford University’s 2024 graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion, featuring Virginia Hislop, a 105-year-old student who finally completed her master’s degree in education—an achievement 83 years in the making. In 1940, Hislop’s academic journey was interrupted by the onset of World War II. With her fiancé George called to military service, the couple hastily married, and Hislop joined the homefront war effort, setting aside her academic aspirations to support her family. Despite these challenges, Hislop channeled her passion for education into a long and impactful career, serving on various school boards and striving to improve educational opportunities for countless students.
