Vietnam veteran proves it's never too late for education as he prepares to receive his Master's from ASU

Vietnam vet earns Master's degree from ASU

After starting classes at ASU as a hobby, 77-year-old Wayne Johnson is set to walk across the stage and receive his Master's degree in international affairs and leadership. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona State University graduations are continuing through the week, and one graduate is proving it's never too late to get a degree.

On May 16, 77-year-old Vietnam veteran Wayne Johnson will be walking across the stage at ASU, earning his Master's in international affairs and leadership.

This comes many years after earning his bachelor's degree.

"I used the G.I. Bill, got my degree in international business, that was in '73," said Johnson.

77-year-old Wayne Johnson is graduating from ASU with a Master's degree in international affairs.

What we know:

Fast-forward to 2020, and Wayne and his wife Bonnie were watching TV during COVID. An ambassador came on and was talking about the degree, and from that moment, he was inspired.

He registered for the online program and is now graduating.

ASU grads remark on their accomplishments, what's next

FOX 10's Kenzie Beach catches up with Arizona State grads on May 12. Some are headed back home, some are staying in Arizona, some are headed into the workforce and others are still figuring it out.

What they're saying:

"When I started this, it was a lark, a hobby...as doors open, I'll go through," he said.

Although unsure where this degree will lead him, Wayne is hoping to be proof that you're never too old and it's never too late.

"The more you involve yourself, the better off you are," Johnson said. "Go out and find something. It doesn't have to be college. Find something to do besides vegetate."