{"id":1710,"date":"2024-08-02T22:30:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T15:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/greencampus\/?p=1710"},"modified":"2024-12-17T14:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T07:49:32","slug":"73-year-old-man-earns-ph-d-embodying-lifelong-learning-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/greencampus\/73-year-old-man-earns-ph-d-embodying-lifelong-learning-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"73-year-old man earns Ph.D. \u2013 Embodying lifelong learning spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Overcoming adversity and achieving academic milestone at Tra Vinh University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">In a remarkable display of perseverance and dedication to lifelong learning, 73-year-old Doan Hoang Hai, a disabled war veteran, has recently been awarded his Ph.D. from Tra Vinh University. His achievement stands out among the 7 new doctoral graduates and 408 master\u2019s degree recipients at the university\u2019s recent graduation ceremony.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12167\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12167\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12167 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-605x420.jpg 605w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-696x483.jpg 696w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TS-Hai-1722910263622-1-100x70.jpg 100w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Doan Hoang Hai (first from left)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>A life dedicated to service and learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Born in 1951 in BenTre province, Dr. Hai is currently serving as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"-mt-1 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Deputy Standing Head of the Ben Tre Compatriots Liaison Committee in Ho Chi Minh City<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Deputy Head of the Resistance Tradition Club for Information and Postal Communication, Central Office for South Vietnam<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ben Tre Province for the 2024-2029 term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Despite being a Category 2\/4 disabled veteran, Dr. Hai pursued his doctoral studies in Business Administration at Tra Vinh University. His dissertation, \u201cFactors Affecting Human Resource Development in Enterprises: The Case of Ho Chi Minh City Telecommunications,\u201d was successfully defended under the guidance of Dr. Nguyen Van Tan and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Nguyen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Returning to Tra Vinh: a full circle journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Dr. Hai\u2019s connection to Tra Vinh dates back over 50 years, to when he was stationed in the Duyen Hai district during the war. His support from residents during that challenging time left a lasting impression, motivating him to return to Tra Vinh for his doctoral studies more than five decades later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12164\" src=\"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161716-6778.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161716-6778.jpg 645w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161716-6778-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161716-6778-150x97.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\u201cLifelong learning is following in Uncle Ho\u2019s footsteps,\u201d Dr. Hai explains, emphasizing the importance of continuous self-improvement and setting an example for younger generations. He proudly notes that several of his children and grandchildren are pursuing or have completed advanced degrees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Overcoming challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Dr. Hai acknowledges that age and health were significant obstacles during his studies. \u201cAt this age, health limitations and mobility issues can be challenging,\u201d he says. \u201cHowever, with support from my family and guidance from my professors, I was able to complete my dissertation within the prescribed time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>Focusing on telecommunications human resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12165\" src=\"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161728-8320.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161728-8320.jpg 645w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161728-8320-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.tvu.edu.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/p1161728-8320-150x97.jpg 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Dr. Hai\u2019s research stems from his long telecommunications career and observations of the industry\u2019s evolving human resource needs. \u201cAs we enter the era of Industry 4.0, digital government, and digital society, the IT and telecommunications sectors face both challenges and opportunities,\u201d he explains. His research aims to provide valuable insights for businesses to develop and effectively utilize their human resources per current trends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Following his doctoral achievement, Dr. Hai plans to maintain his health to continue learning and contributing research to society; contribute to publishing a geographical record of Can Tho City\u2019s postal and telecommunications history; write and publish books on leadership ethics and business management standards; continue teaching entrepreneurship and digital business courses at universities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Dr. Doan Hoang Hai\u2019s journey from war veteran to septuagenarian Ph.D. holder serves as an inspiring example of the power of lifelong learning and determination. His story highlights that it\u2019s never too late to pursue education and contribute to society, embodying the spirit of continuous self-improvement championed by Ho Chi Minh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By TD<br \/>\n\u0110L-MN<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overcoming adversity and achieving academic milestone at Tra Vinh University In a remarkable display of perseverance and dedication to lifelong learning, 73-year-old Doan Hoang Hai, a disabled war veteran, has recently been awarded his Ph.D. from Tra Vinh University. 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