Provost Randall G. Basinger received an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters. He retired in June after serving at Messiah for 39 years. Here’s an excerpt of the citation President Phipps read upon conferral of his honorary degree:
“Today, we honor your four decades of service to Messiah University. I wholeheartedly believe that the world needs more Messiah graduates and, because you fully embody Messiah’s missional commitment to service, leadership and reconciliation, it is befitting that you, too, join the ranks of Messiah graduates today as you preside over your final commencement as Provost. Your inspired teaching and unwavering commitment to faith and character development in the academy have left an indelible mark on this institution and on the landscape of Christian higher education.”