A powerful reminder that dreams don’t expire.⁣ Diane Wilen, who completed her Ph.D. in 1975, finally walked across the stage this spring (50 years later) joined by her family and hooded by her son. ⁣ A full-circle moment for a lifelong educator and mentor. 💙🧡⁣ ⁣ #IlliniPride #ILLINOISalumni #Classof1975 #Classof2025