Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will speak at Liberty University's convocation in April, the school announced Wednesday.
The Florida governor will address students at the event, which starts at 10:30 a.m. on April 14.
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“We are pleased to announce that Liberty University will be hosting Gov. Ron DeSantis as a Convocation speaker next month,” said Interim President Jerry Prevo. “As a university that is committed to Training Champions for Christ with academic excellence, it is important for our students to hear from some of the nation’s top influential leaders who are committed to the Christian faith while serving in the public square. Gov. DeSantis comes in a long line of notable guests to Convocation. We look forward to hearing him encourage, educate, and inspire our students.”
Previously speakers such as Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA), Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears (R-VA), former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former Presidents Donald Trump and Jimmy Carter, 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R), the late former Sen. John McCain, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have visited the evangelical university.
Convocation takes place at the school on Wednesday and Friday. According to the university, it's "the world’s largest gathering of Christian students."
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This comes as DeSantis also made plans to deliver a keynote address at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th leadership summit, which will also happen in April.
While he has not announced a bid for the White House in 2024, he is widely expected to launch his campaign in the summer.