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    105-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Her Master’s Degree From Stanford

    Just a few generations ago, married American women were typically required to abandon their professional ambitions. Virginia “Ginger” Hislop, who is now 105 years old, was no exception. Despite having invested a significant amount of time and energy in her teaching career, she was forced to give it up after marrying. Back in 1941, she left Stanford University before completing her master’s degree in education. After raising two children and establishing a successful career in education, Hislop was finally able to fulfill her dream of crossing the graduation stage to receive her master’s hood and degree. 105-year-old Virginia Hislop finally received her master’s degree in education from Stanford University, 83…