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April 9. 2009 Congressman Boozman to speak at Harding University commencementSEARCY, Ark.⎯United States Congressman John Boozman will deliver thecommencement address at Harding University’s graduation ceremony May 9. A lifelong Arkansas resident and successful businessman, Boozman represents the Third District of Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently serving his fourth term. Boozman attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he played football for the Razorbacks while completing his preoptometry requirements. He graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis in 1977. He went on to become co-founder of Boozman-Hof Regional Eye Clinic in Northwest Arkansas. Boozman and his wife, Cathy, have three daughters. Ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. in the Ganus Athletic Center, and 575 students will graduate from the College of Arts and Humanities; College of Bible and Religion; College of Business Administration; College of Communication; Cannon-Clary College of Education; College of Nursing; and College of Sciences. Harding had a record enrollment this year of more than 6,500 students from 48 states and 52 foreign countries. It is the largest private university in Arkansas and attracts more National Merit Scholars than any other private university in the state. Harding also maintains campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France/Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Zambia. -HU- |
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