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Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Former U.S. Attorney General set as keynote speaker at SBU graudation
BOLIVAR, Mo. — Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is welcoming a former U.S. Attorney General to speak at their upcoming commencement ceremonies. John Ashcroft is set to be a keynote speaker at the SBU Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Ashcroft is known for being the 79th U.S. Attorney General under President George W. Bush. He is also known for being a former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator. Bolivar prepares for upcoming Missouri Beef Days 'For nearly a century and a half, Southwest Baptist University has a legacy of preparing leaders who have shaped our culture and ministered in the State of Missouri and all around the globe, instilling Christian values that honor God and enrich communities,' Ashcroft said in a press release. 'It is humbling for me to participate in the graduation celebration of another class from this unapologetically Christ-centered institution.' The first graduation ceremony is at 11 a.m. and the second ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness Center at SBU in Bolivar, Missouri. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
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Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will speak at SBU graduation
Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will speak at both of the spring commencement ceremonies for Southwest Baptist University. The ceremonies are at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 9 at the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness Center on the Bolivar campus. 'For nearly a century and a half, Southwest Baptist University has a legacy of preparing leaders who have shaped our culture and ministered in the State of Missouri and all around the globe, instilling Christian values that honor God and enrich communities,' Ashcroft said in a Thursday news release. 'It is humbling for me to participate in the graduation celebration of another class from this unapologetically Christ-centered institution.' The Missouri native served as the 79th U.S. attorney general from 2001-05 under President George W. Bush, playing a key role in shaping national security policy in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. Ashcroft served as the governor of Missouri from 1985-93, a U.S. senator representing Missouri from 1995 to 2001, and as the state's attorney general from 1977-85. More: MSU breaks ground on alumni center, a 'front door' to campus named for Clif Smart 'His lifelong dedication to public service, his leadership at both the state and national levels, and his commitment to faith and integrity make him an inspiring figure for our graduates as they embark on their next journeys," SBU President Rick Melson said in the release. Ashcroft left public office two decades ago but, as founder of the Ashcroft Law Group, he continues to influence legal and public policy matters. He has also served as a professor at institutions including Regent University. This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft to speak at SBU graduation
