At 83 years old, Marie Fowler has officially earned her doctorate from Howard University — and she’s become the Historically Black Research University’s oldest student to earn a degree. Fowler, who earned a degree in divinity, told WJLA she believes God called her to Howard University’s program. "It was never my thought that I would go beyond maybe one semester because, after all, I started school when I had been out of school since 1959,” Fowler said. “I didn't even know if I could even retain information." Fowler has a message for folks who believe they’re too old to go to school, follow their calling, or accomplish their dreams. "The other thing I wanna say is that it is never too late,” she said. “ I want everyone to realize that."See more of Fowler's story in the video player above.