# 85-Year-Old Professor Earns Degree

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Podcast: [Ottawa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ottawa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593255)
Published: 2026-06-13T21:44:27+00:00
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An 85-year-old retired linguistics professor just earned her fifth degree—and this time, she showed up. Ann Laubstein, who skipped past graduations calling them “boring,” finally embraced the ceremony after earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Mental Health. She even joked her PhD thesis was easier than a physics course. When her name was called, the crowd erupted so loudly it drowned out her High Distinction announcement. Professors cheered, grandmothers flocked to congratulate her, and her son said even her old neuroscience professor praised her “joie de vivre.” Despite breaking her hip while skiing, she kept up with stats via recorded lectures, bonding with younger classmates and even negotiating with professors for faster answers. And she’s not stopping—she’s already planning to take an immune-brain course next fall. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/afce85f78fceda67

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