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Liberals and the Republican [[Never Trump movement]] (along with some Christians) have criticized the institution because of university president Jerry Falwell Jr's endorsement of [[Donald Trump]], although the much larger pro-Trump movement sees this as a good thing. Liberty University was honored to host President Trump as a speaker at its 2017 commencement ceremony.

Liberals and the Republican [[Never Trump movement]] (along with some Christians) have criticized the institution because of university president Jerry Falwell Jr's endorsement of [[Donald Trump]], although the much larger pro-Trump movement sees this as a good thing. Liberty University was honored to host President Trump as a speaker at its 2017 commencement ceremony.

Liberty has also been criticized for inviting speakers to its Convocations<ref>Convocation is a thrice-weekly gathering of the student body, featuring music and a guest speaker; attendance is mandatory for students except they are allowed two excused absences a year, to be approved ahead of time.</ref> who do not necessarily agree with the school's doctrinal position or having past conduct issues.  Among the criticized invitees are socialist Presidential candidate [[Bernie Sanders]] and former NFL quarterback [[Michael Vick]] (who went to prison for his role in a dogfighting operation).

Liberty has also been criticized for inviting speakers to its Convocations<ref>Convocation is a thrice-weekly gathering of the student body, featuring music and a guest speaker; attendance is mandatory for students except they are allowed two excused absences a year, to be approved ahead of time.</ref> who do not necessarily agree with the school's doctrinal position or having past conduct issues.  Among the criticized invitees are socialist Presidential candidate [[Bernie Sanders]] and former NFL quarterback [[Michael Vick]] (who went to prison for his role in a dogfighting operation)<ref>http://www.liberty.edu/news/index.cfm?PID=18495&MID=255717</ref>.

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