County Executive Crowley to graduate from UWM [Video]

Earning a college degree may seem improbable for non-traditional students.

County Executive David Crowley faced that challenge and overcame it.

He will graduate from UW-Milwaukee next month.

In an exclusive Light House Report, Chief Political Reporter Charles Benson talks with the Milwaukee leader about his long journey from dropping out to getting a college degree.

It’s been a long journey for David Crowley.

“When I first attended this is not what it looked like.”

Nearly 20 years after first stepping onto the UWM campus, County Executive Crowley is about to graduate with a degree in Community Engagement and Education.

Multiple reasons motivated him to give it another try, but three stood out.

“Being a father having three girls, I wanted to have something tangible to show them why an education really matters,” said Crowley. “So, I’ve been back full time, for the past three semesters, back for about six semesters total, but it’s been a great experience coming back.”

And a comeback story.

Crowley admits …