But at 84, Pollard will graduate with a special distinction: He’s the oldest student to earn his first bachelor’s degree at Northeastern Illinois University in the last 55 years.

University student Bob Dwyer, 90, looks over his book and notes before a final exam in his Conflict Communication Class at Northeastern Illinois University, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Antonio ...

CHICAGO — A 90-year-old great-grandfather is about make history by becoming the oldest student to earn a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University since the school started ...

A 90-year-old man in Illinois reportedly chose to return to college following the death of his wife and is days away from quite the momentous graduation.

Bob Dwyer has become Northeastern Illinois University's oldest graduate since records were first kept in 1962. The 90-year-old grandfather said his journey doesn't stop there.

Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough ...

Northeastern Illinois University has long made it part of its mission to support students who are older, have families, are working and are the first in their families to attend college.

At Northeastern Illinois University, as at many other public colleges and universities across the country, white students are more likely to graduate than Black and Latino students. Camilla Forte ...

A 90-year-old great-grandfather is about make history by becoming the oldest student to earn a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University since the school started keeping records in ...

Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough ...

CHICAGO (AP) — A 90-year-old great-grandfather is about make history by becoming the oldest student to earn a bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University since the school started ...