25-04-2025
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.
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'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.
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