Biden's pick for Secretary of Defense is an alumnus of Webster University
Retired General Lloyd J. Austin earned a master’s from Webster in 1989 and has twice been honored by the university as an outstanding alumni
Author: Ashley Cole
Updated: 10:32 PM CST December 9, 2020
ST. LOUIS — Retired General Lloyd J. Austin, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to be Secretary of Defense is an alumnus of Webster University.
Austin earned a master’s degree from Webster in 1989 and has twice been honored by the university as an outstanding alumni, according to a release from the university.
“We are extremely proud that a Webster alumnus has been tapped for this significant role and that a Webster alumnus will break barriers in the federal government and become the first Black Secretary of Defense, pending appointment by Congress,” said Webster University Chancellor Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble. “I offer my congratulations to Gen. Austin for this recognition of his exceptional leadership and service. Members of the Webster University community take pride in his significant career accomplishments to date and those yet to come.”