Grandfather and grandson earn diplomas together at ULM Fall Commencement

Today, University of Louisiana at Monroe President Nick J. Bruno, Ph.D., awarded 638 degrees to graduates of the 2012 summer and fall classes.

One of those graduates was 72-year-old Earnest Smith. Smith earned his bachelor of general studies degree alongside fellow graduate -and grandson-Preston Coleman.

Coleman, of Bastrop, earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. He is also a ULM cornerback and will play for the Warhawks in the Independence Bowl against the Ohio Bobcats on Dec. 28 in Shreveport.

via Grandfather and grandson earn diplomas together at ULM Fall Commencement.