At 85 years old, Kay Castagnoli has claimed the unique distinction of being the oldest individual to earn a bachelor’s degree at
#VirginiaTech. 🧡
She has spent more than six decades on a college campus, first as a student, then as a researcher and professor. Kay eventually retired from teaching chemistry at Virginia Tech, at which point she returned — this time as a student.
“I love learning. I always loved going to school. I love being on a campus.” — Kay Castagnoli ’23
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#HokieGrad #VT23