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Open University Celebrates First Northern Ireland Graduation
10/15/2025
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- The Open University held its first graduation ceremony in Northern Ireland, celebrating 300 graduates in fields including nursing and psychology.
- Maryette McFarland, a 90-year-old Open University graduate, returned to complete her degree after dropping out in the 1960s and credited her family for support.
- Jim Mulholland, a graduate from the pioneering class of 1975, said his degree transformed his career.
