#4: She Graduates from the University of Maryland with a Degree in Psychology in 1976
In 1976, Gayle King graduates from the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology. While she does not major in journalism, her studies focus on human behavior and communication.
After graduating, she begins looking for work in media rather than pursuing psychology professionally. The degree becomes part of her foundation as an interviewer, informing how she later approaches conversations, tone, and emotional awareness on camera.