From the Air Force to industry to UT, 78-Year old Chuck Corley earned his Ph.D.
11 years after joining Texas ECE, Charles J. (“Chuck”) Corley earned his Ph.D. in ECE in December 2024. He is the oldest person to ever earn a Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin. This Saturday, he will walk across the stage and be hooded by his advisor, Prof. Earl Swartzlander.