87- year-old Sri Lankan-born teacher completes master's degree with research focus close to her heart - war and peace
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87- year-old Sri Lankan-born teacher completes master's degree with research focus close to her heart - war and peace
Varathaledchumy Shanmuganathan, known as Varatha, is among more than 4,000 resilient students — some young enough to be her grandchildren — who will celebrate their graduation during York University’s virtual fall convocation tomorrow. It is an extra-special occasion for both York and Shanmuganathan, as she earns the distinction of becoming the oldest person to receive […]