Minnie Payne, 90, is escorted across the stage by her grandson, Payne Billings./Courtesy Ahna Hubnik/University of North Texas

Minnie Payne, 90, is escorted across the stage by her grandson, Payne Billings./Courtesy Ahna Hubnik/University of North Texas

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90-year-old woman becomes oldest student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas

A 90-year-old woman earned her master’s degree and marked a historic milestone in the process, becoming the oldest person to complete coursework at the University of North Texas, according to university officials.