Destiny’s Child Star Michelle Williams Returns To College At 47

Michelle Williams is pursuing a new personal milestone years after finding global fame with Destiny’s Child. The singer has enrolled at Regent University to study psychology and says she is committed to earning her degree.

Her first shot at higher education took a different path, as Williams left a criminal justice program after two years to pursue opportunities in music.

Michelle Williams Vows To ‘Finish Strong’ After Returning To School

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Michelle Williams is hitting the books again after putting college aside decades ago to pursue her music career.

The Destiny’s Child alum revealed that she is now a sophomore at Regent University, where she is studying psychology. Williams announced the news on Instagram alongside a photo of herself wearing a shirt bearing the Virginia-based Christian university’s name.

“Chiiiiiiiiile, your girl is back in school!!” she wrote.

Williams admitted she initially hesitated to make her return to college public. The singer said she had not even told some family members and friends because she feared she might not complete her studies. However, the 47-year-old is determined to see this through. “I’m going to finish, and I’m going to finish strong,” Williams declared.

Williams Put Her First Degree On Hold For A Music Career

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Williams also poked fun at her choice of major, joking that she is studying psychology “because y’all need help!” She praised her professors and advisers before asking fans to pray for her “endurance and focus.”

The singer’s latest academic pursuit comes nearly three decades after her first attempt at earning a degree.

She graduated from Rockford Auburn High School in Illinois in 1997 before enrolling at Illinois State University. At the time, she chose criminal justice as her major because she wasn’t sure singing could provide a viable career.

Williams ultimately spent two years at the university before music presented another path, as she left school and began working as a backing vocalist, including touring with R&B singer Monica.

Fans Applaud Michelle Williams’ Decision To Return To College

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Williams’ announcement has drawn an outpouring of support, with many applauding her decision to pursue a degree despite already achieving fame and success. “It’s NEVER too Late,” one X user declared, while another wrote, “Wishing her nothing but success and longevity!!!!!”

Others were impressed that Williams wanted to continue her education at this stage of her career. “Impressive when you have fame & fortune and still choose to go to uni,” one person remarked.

Her psychology joke also proved popular. “We do need help, Michelle!!! Good for you and soon for us too,” a fan quipped, while another responded, “‘Y’all need help, she didn’t lie.”

“Omg imagine going to school, and Michelle Williams is in your class?!?” another user wrote, admitting they would probably end up singing the bridge of “Survivor” to her.

Williams Recently Performed ‘Say My Name’ And ‘Cater 2 U’ In The Bahamas

Williams has also been revisiting the music that helped make her famous during her own recent performances.

Earlier this month, the singer took over Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, Bahamas, for a two-night engagement dubbed “An Unforgettable Night with Michelle Williams.”

According to Complex, Williams performed on September 6 and 7, delivering a set spanning several chapters of her career. Destiny’s Child favorites “Cater 2 U” and “Say My Name” made the cut, alongside material from her solo catalog.

Michelle Williams Also Dipped Into Her Broadway And Gospel Catalog

Williams also tapped into her theater background with show tunes and brought gospel into the mix, including her track “Say Yes.”

The Broadway veteran had teased the limited run on Instagram before heading to the Bahamas, telling followers, “Bahamas, I’m coming your way. TWO NIGHTS ONLY.”