September 9, 2005

Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr. gave the keynote address at the first annual Honors Convocation at Central Michigan University. Last year, Cherry chaired the Governor’s Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth. One of the commission’s primary recommendations was to significantly increase the number of college graduates in Michigan to improve the state’s economic competitiveness.

Lt. Governor Cherry shaking hands with current honor students

Lt. Governor Cherry with honor students

Lt. Governor Cherry speaking to Current and incoming honor students at CMU convocation.

Lt. Governor Cherry with President Mike Rao and Mrs. Monica Rao of CMU at Honors Convocation.

photos courtesy of Robert Barclay

September 9, 2005 Mt. Pleasant, MI