Commencement is always a time of pride and hope, but this year it holds an even deeper meaning. Our students have navigated a national landscape where the value of education has been questioned; where economic pressures have tested their resolve; and where balancing work, family, financial challenges and school has demanded unparalleled grit and resolve. Yet through it all, they persevered and today they are stronger, wiser and more than ready to lead the way to a brighter tomorrow.
