Alfonso Gonzales received his diploma from the University of Southern California an impressive 60 years on from when he first began studying. He thought he had completed his studies back in 1953.

A native of Lompoc and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, Gonzales started a soil company called Compo-Loam in 1953, while still attending USC. He ran the company for 55 years, retiring ...

Among the roughly 15,000 people who received degrees during USC commencement ceremonies Friday was one notable standout -- 96-year-old Alfonso Gonzales.

USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum receives her diploma beside Yannis C. Yortsos, dean of the Viterbi School of Engineering, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Friday.

For example, Jeanie made an appearance at USC’s graduation to present Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gianna Bryant with her diploma, via High School on SI: ...

LOS ANGELES — Among the roughly 15,000 people who received degrees during USC commencement ceremonies on Friday was one notable standout — 96-year-old Alfonso Gonzales.