After serving in the United States Marine Corps , he graduated from Cheyney State College in 1962 .
After serving in the United States Marine Corps , he went on to Temple University , earning a master 's degree in 1968 and a Master of Fine Arts in 1972 .
After serving in the United States Marine Corps , he graduated from Cheyney State College in 1962 and went on to Temple University , earning a master 's degree in 1968 and a Master of Fine Arts in 1972 .