Quintuplets Earn Bachelor's Degrees, Graduate Together from US University

The Povolo quintuplets, Michael, Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, and Marcus, made history as they all graduated with bachelor’s degrees from Montclair State University in the US. Despite studying at the same institution, the siblings encountered challenges such as transportation issues at the start of their freshman year.

Quintuplets Earn Bachelor's Degrees, Graduate Together from US University

The Povolo quintuplets, Michael, Victoria, Ludovico, Ashley, and Marcus, made history as they all graduated with bachelor’s degrees from Montclair State University in the US. This milestone marks them as the first generation in their family to attend and complete college.

Despite pursuing different majors, the quintuplets managed to synchronize their academic journeys, culminating in a shared graduation ceremony. “It was a group effort, which is why I think this is also such a big deal. Having them all work together and us work to this moment, is just really something that I’m really proud of,” said Victoria, one of the quintuplets.

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Reflecting on the emotional moment, Victoria shared, “Our mom was definitely emotional, she was crying. And then our dad as well. I don’t think my mom fully realizes yet the magnitude of what happened. I think it’s gonna take her an extra few days to really understand it.”

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Despite studying at the same institution, the siblings encountered challenges such as transportation issues at the start of their freshman year. Navigating their schedules to spend time together while attending different classes was another hurdle they had to overcome. Through perseverance and teamwork, the Povolo quintuplets were able to graduate together, marking a momentous milestone in their academic journey.