UA Grad to Receive Diploma After 68 Years
January 16, 2007 - Filed under: Announcements, Events, Students | Tagged: Commencement
Molly Mercer Lynch, who was forced to withdraw from The University of Alabama during her last semester as a student in 1938, will return to campus Wednesday, Jan. 17 to receive her diploma.
UA Provost Judy Bonner and College of Education Dean James McLean will present the diploma to Lynch at 10 a.m. in room 254 Rose Administration Building.
Lynch left UA in 1938 when she became ill with malaria. The Depression and World War II kept her from returning to the University, but she had always talked of completing her degree. Last year, Lynch’s daughters contacted the University to determine what coursework was necessary for their mom to earn her degree. UA officials went over her records and determined that she met all requirements for a degree in 1939. Lynch’s degree was awarded at Commencement ceremonies in December, but the 90-year-old grad who currently lives in Tucson, Ariz. was unable to attend.
Media are invited to cover the diploma presentation. Contact Suzanne Dowling, 205/348-8324, sdowling@ur.ua.edu or Cathy Andreen, 205/348-8322, candreen@ur.ua.edu for more information.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Suzanne Dowling or Cathy Andreen, UA Media Relations, 205/348-5320, sdowling@ur.ua.edu