Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to Kent State University’s Regional Campus system, a diploma was finally hers. During fall commencement, Harris, 58, walked across the stage and received her bachelor’s degree in technical and applied studies, which she earned attending Kent State University's Twinsburg Academic Center.  “I have grandbabies who have seen their granny going to school all their life. I wanted to show them that ...

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