Wingate University Commencement–NBC political correspondent Luke Russert will be speaking at Commencement on Saturday, May 8 which begins at 9 a.m. outside on the Academic Quad. He’s the son of the late Tim Russert. He and Rick Hendrick will be receiving honorary doctorates.
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Rick Hendrick is being honored for his dedication to the Haiti relief efforts. His plane flew daily roundtrips from NC to Haiti for a month. On the way down the plane was loaded with food, water, medical supplies and medical personnel. On return flights they brought orphaned children to safety and care.

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