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Joyce DeFauw tries on a graduation cap during a visit to the NIU campus in August.

NIU’s soon-to-be oldest graduate expresses excitement for the future

By Eddie Drinkwine | December 1, 2022

DeKALB – Joyce DeFauw is set to be NIU’s oldest graduate at 90 years old with a bachelor of general studies.  The college experience can be different for many people; some people take longer than the typical four years, and some choose to take...