80-Year-Old WGU Texas Grad Keeps His Promise
Robert Titus likes to make jokes. When the 80-year-old was discussing his recently earned bachelor’s degree in marketing management, he said, “I wanted to get it while I was young, so I can start off on a good career.”
But Titus has no illusions of getting hired, and he is just fine with that. After more than a decade of retirement, the former salesman is happier than ever.
So why pursue the degree?
“I promised my mother many, many years ago that I would get my degree,” said Titus, of Houston. “To me, it was a major, big, big ...
Comments (4)
Proud Texan
Bill Hammond at the Texas Association of Business probably considers this a failure since Mr. Titus didn't start and end his college career in 4 years. Maybe some people don't fit in the same mold as Mr. Hammond, but their accomplishments should be celebrated no less.
Samdavis
It's great for an accomplishment but try getting a real job with an online degree.
Anya Khan
Such a mitzvah, and Sam, please see a therapist you dour git
Vicki Chadwick
It is a great accomplishment and an inspiration. As for getting a real job with an online degree, in this case it obviously isn't necessary. However, a degree from an accredited university is still a degree and those of us with real jobs appreciate an avenue that allows us to learn and advance and still get the bills paid each month.