Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee visits University of Northwestern – St. Paul

ST.PAUL, MN (03/17/2014)(readMedia)-- On Wednesday, April 9 at 7 a.m., former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will visit University of Northwestern – St. Paul for an exciting Lessons for Leaders event. The Lessons for Leaders series invites high-profile speakers from various disciplines to inspire students and constituents of Northwestern through interviews, chapel services and luncheons.

Media are invited to attend a brief press conference at 7 a.m. followed by the Governor's presentation in Northwestern's Maranatha Hall. Huckabee will also speak exclusively to students later at a private chapel service.

Huckabee served as Governor of Arkansas from 1996–2007 and campaigned for the Republican nomination for president in 2008. He finished second to John McCain. During Huckabee's time as governor, he was recognized nationally for his leadership and was even chosen by Time magazine as one of the five best governors in America in 2005.

Huckabee is currently host of the popular weekend show Huckabee on the Fox News Channel and Cumulus Media Network's syndicated radio feature The Huckabee Report, heard on 600 stations nationwide. He is also the author of eleven books, including Do the Right Thing and A Simple Government. Six of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Huckabee's wife, Janet also visited Northwestern's campus in January of 2008, speaking in chapel and to communication students about her journey alongside Mike during his various political campaigns.

Tickets for the light breakfast and presentation by Governor Huckabee are $7 and are available through the Northwestern Ticket Office by calling 651-631-5151 or online at www.unwsp.edu/tickets.

University of Northwestern – St. Paul (formerly Northwestern College) is a nondenominational Christian university in St. Paul, Minn. With a biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers 70+ areas of undergraduate study, six master's degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 15 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million listeners. Visit unwsp.edu for more information.