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He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll

The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 1968.

May 11, 2025 - 01:21
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He graduated from college at age 79. A campus tragedy inspired him to enroll
Linwood Riddick, who turns 80 on Monday, accepts his bachelor

The Vietnam veteran and former businessman got his diploma from South Carolina State University on Friday. He signed up for classes after hearing about the police killing of protesting students in 1968.

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