Phyllis McGeath earned a bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Texas-Arlington, WFAA reported. On graduation day, the 50-year-old mother adorned her graduation cap with gold stars, stars and stripes, and the words "Because of the brave I walk the stage."

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University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue said joining neighboring states to form a new accreditation agency will “keep Georgia’s universities among the best in the nation." (Jason Getz/AJC)

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