COLUMBUS, Ga., March 10 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

March 10, 2026

Learning is a lifelong journey. Just ask Glasenia A. Johnson; at 71, she stands as a living testament to the power of education-and reinvention.

Johnson, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, now living in McDonough, Georgia, expects to finish her master of arts in teaching in special education this spring. For her, "this degree is far more than a credential-it is proof that determination, passion and service can continue to deepen with time. There truly is no expiration date on learning."

"Throughout my time at Columbus State, I have consistently felt supported, encouraged and professionally empowered in ways that directly impacted my g...