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Lifelong learner earns graduate degree in Spanish at age 72 Armed with a passion for Spanish and an undeniable drive to learn, Margaret “Peggy” Kennedy successfully earned her M.A. in Hispanic literature from MSU last month at the age of 72. But what led her to pursue a second graduate degree at a time when most people are looking to retire, was born out of the love for her adopted son and the desire to learn more about where he is from. “I started on this journey to get closer to my son’s home culture,” said Kennedy, whose son was adopted from Paraguay and who also has a daughter adopted from Guatemala. “And now that it’s complete, I just might start reading up on Guatemalan literature for my daughter… though I’m not sure I can dedicate a whole degree to it!” ....