COLUMBUS, Ga., July 24 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

Columbus State University President Stuart Rayfieldwas selected to participate in the 71st annual U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar. The exclusive event this summer in Pennsylvania gathered national leaders, senior military officers and distinguished civilian guests for meaningful dialogue on the complex security challenges facing the nation and the world.

The four-day, invitation-only National Security Seminar in June assembled civilian leaders representing various industries, including public health, higher education and science. Rayfield and other participants engaged directly with members of the War College's resident class, which comp...