Legendary MIT professor's last class receives standing ovation | USA TODAY

Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology gave linear algebra Professor Strang a standing ovation during his last lecture after 66 years. RELATED: Special education teacher completes a half marathon with her student https://tinyurl.com/pf5rv73x He taught his last class on May 15, according to documentarians at the university. Strang released a statement in the comment section of his last lecture on Youtube and said hearing about his impact on students almost made him reconsider retirement. It’s time to move on though, he said. “Teaching has been a wonderful life,” he wrote. “I am so grateful to everyone who likes linear algebra and sees its importance. So many universities (and even high schools) now appreciate how beautiful it is and how valuable it is. That movement will continue because it is right.” » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/38Tzndx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #MIT #CaughtOnCamera #Teachers