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Ben Carson to share expertise in medicine, politics and Christian service with HLGU students

Ben Carson, neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will speak at Hannibal-LaGrange University March 13.
  • February 20, 2025
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Ben Carson to share expertise in medicine, politics and Christian service with HLGU students

Ben Carson, neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will speak at Hannibal-LaGrange University March 13.

“Dr. Carson’s expertise in the fields of medicine, politics, and Christian service will encourage and remind us of the importance of connecting values with vocation, a message that all of us need to hear” says Eric Turner, Christian Studies Division chair. “I am excited to hear Dr. Carson’s insights on preserving individual liberty and how we foster opportunities for Americans within our free market system.”

The event will take place at the Maybee Sports Complex on the HLGU campus as part of the university’s spring lecture series. Doors open at 6 p.m., the event begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 if purchased by Feb. 28, $20 after. Tickets may be purchased at hlg.edu.


EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Illinois Baptist staff and originally published by the Illinois Baptist. 

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