Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is honored to announce that Governor Kevin Stitt will deliver the keynote address at the University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Governor Stitt, a fourth-generation Oklahoman and graduate of Oklahoma State University, has been serving as the state’s governor since January 2019. Before entering public service, he founded Gateway in Tulsa in 2000, growing it from a startup into a nationwide mortgage company operating in 42 states. In 2018, he led Gateway through a merger to establish Gateway First Bank, now one of Oklahoma’s largest banks with over $2 billion in assets.
Under Governor Stitt’s leadership, Oklahoma has seen significant advancements in job growth, infrastructure, and education. He has taken a groundbreaking approach by appointing the most female cabinet secretaries in state history and including expert advisors from the private sector in his administration. His fiscally conservative policies have also resulted in the state’s largest savings account in history.
MACU President Rev. Phil Greenwald expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to have Governor Stitt address our graduates. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to the betterment of Oklahoma resonate with our mission to empower students to impact their communities positively.”
The 2025 commencement ceremony is scheduled for May 10th at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.