Pres. Monson to receive honorary degree at SUU

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University has announced that Thomas S. Monson, 16th president of The Church

of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be the commencement speaker

for students graduating in May.Along with addressing SUU's

graduates, President Monson, who was named president of the LDS Church in

February 2008, will receive an honorary degree from SUU, according

to a press release.SUU President Michael T. Benson said he is "delighted" that President Monson will take part in this year's events.