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Nate Schatzline: “Liberty University is no longer holding graduation.”

Featuring: Nate Schatzline, Republican | Texas House of Representatives, District 93

Nate Shatzline - Ep. 7. Courage in the Public Square.

Published February 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 09:14

But now, if God's calling me, I want everything from this to equip me for what God is leading me to do. 100%. And so 2020 hits. I had just graduated. Liberty University is no longer holding graduation. So I can't even walk to get my. I just got sent my certificate. I mean, that's what happened. And so. And I love Liberty, but, like, we were all confused. (09:14–09:18)

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Asserts that Liberty University canceled its graduation ceremony.

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