Lawson reveals identity at commencement address
2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Lindsey Wilson English graduate Zachariah Lawson of Williamsburg, Kentucky, who gave the commencement address at the Saturday morning ceremony, reveals his identity as Lindsey Wilson University mascot, Blue Raider Bob.
"I've had the honor of being Blue Raider Bob," Lawson said. "And if there's one thing I've learned - whether in a suit, behind a title or standing here as myself - it's this: showing up matters, bringing energy matters, lifting people up matters, and being part of something bigger than yourself matters."
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2026-05-04 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen
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2026-05-04 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Business administration graduate Spencer Lyons Cole of Palm Harbor, Florida, moves his tassel from right to left to signify his transition from student to graduate during the university's spring evening commencement, May 1, 2026. Cole, who earned his degree fully online, traveled more than 700 miles with his family to walk the commencement stage in Columbia. Comments | Permalink Older Photos