Beating the Odds: How a Navy veteran overcame his demons

By John Klyce

Michael Sasseen slides into a chair in the Pan-Hellenic building, his eyes weary but focused. It’s the early afternoon, and the graduate assistant is prepping for tutoring. In May, the 62-year old will graduate with a master’s degree in business administration and a 3.76 GPA. The completion of his college career is close, but for Sasseen, it’s only the middle of his journey.