Missouri State graduates were given a special message from one of Springfield’s own this evening.

The university put a video featuring President Clif Smart and Boomer out on its social media outlets, including one Brad Pitt.

We have one more surprise for our #BearGrads: A special message from one of Springfield’s own.

Thanks, Brad. pic.twitter.com/tCtWgzhozI

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) May 19, 2020

The effort to get Pitt to speak to students was lead by Dr. Elizabeth King, an Assistant Professor of Child and Family Development at MSU.

A cool thing happened tonight. President @ClifSmart wants to give credit where credit is due: @Dr_EKing, thanks for doing something special for your students. #GoMaroon 🐻👏 pic.twitter.com/nBrUBD5lhB

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) May 19, 2020