78-year-old graduate fulfills lifelong dream of earning college degree

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Vivian Cunningham will graduate from Samford University at the age of 78. She said she’s grateful for the support of her family, friends and Samford faculty and staff for encouraging her education.The 78-year-old graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 8.

Cunningham, who was a single mom of two in the 1960s, worked as a custodian and then in the mailroom at the Alabama Power Company. The company offered to reimburse her college tuition.Over the years, Cunningham pursued her education bit-by-bit while raising her family.

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