Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau announced today that President Bill Clinton will deliver the Commencement address at Howard University Saturday, May 11, on the Upper Quadrangle of the school’s main campus.
“We are thrilled that President Clinton has agreed to deliver this year’s Commencement address,” said Ribeau. “As a preeminent leader, humanitarian and advocate, his extraordinary global work and commitment to public service will inspire the class of 2013 as they prepare to make their mark on the world.”
Students and supporters of Howard seem to be in favor of the ‘Buzzing’ news too. Check out some of the reactions on Twitter below.
Bill to inspire the Bison RT @abennefield: BIG GET! President Bill #Clinton will deliver the Commencement address at Howard University.
— Angie Goff(@OhMyGOFF) March 26, 2013
Bill Clinton at Howard University 2013 Commencement?! Okay! *hits Howard hand*
— Liy 🙂 (@seriousLIY_tho) March 26, 2013
About Howard University:
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges that produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238-2330, or visit the University’s Web site at www.howard.edu.
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