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NAU keynote address to be given by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will be giving one of four keynote addresses to graduates from Northern Arizona University.

Gates will also receive an honorary doctorate degree.

In a statement, NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera said the university is honoring the businessman and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his contributions to science, technology and philanthropy.

Commencement ceremonies will take place May 12 and 13.

Ignacio Ventura is a reporter for KJZZ. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and a minor in news media and society.