Ninth Degree, No Stopping Him: Meet 86-Year-Old Hurl Taylor, Emory University’s Oldest Grad

Looking ahead, Taylor, who describes himself as “semi-retired,” plans to integrate his Goizueta education into his business and legal ventures.

Hurl Taylor, 86, a dedicated member of Perimeter College’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has once again earned the distinction of being the oldest graduate at Emory University, this time for the class of 2025.

The Emory News Center highlighted Taylor’s journey from Vietnam to Emory Law, Candler, and Goizueta, and what he’s learned from a life dedicated to knowledge in service of others. This milestone marks his ninth advanced degree and his fourth from Emory…

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