Ben Cunningham, Bachelor of Arts, 1978

Ben Cunningham of Austin, Texas, earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1978. They share, “After coming home from Vietnam I was trying to finish my undergraduate degree at the University of Houston. I could not receive a language credit from U of H, so I went to the University of the State of New York (now Excelsior University) and was able to graduate. This led me to becoming a peace officer for several years. Following this, I went to law school, and was in law and mediation practice for the last 30 years. I also completed a master’s degree from the University of Philosophical Research. It has been a ride, but I am thankful for Excelsior (and the University of the State of New York). I have been on many legal boards, have published books, articles, and more. Onward and upward at the age of 75 and still learning.”