Message From the President
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Dear Friends,
Of all the events that I preside over as President of NLU, the one that touches me the deepest and uplifts me the most is our Commencement. I am privileged to watch our students walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, and humbled that I get to be a part of this chapter in the future they are writing for themselves.
I’m reminded of one of Abraham Lincoln’s favored quotes, a few simple, but profound words:
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Eleven words that remind us that we all have the power to decide what we want in our future, and then to actually make it happen. You, our alumni, have all created your futures. The moment you chose to pursue and complete your education you took the future into your own hands. To our newest alums, welcome to the long line of NLU graduates who have created their own destinies, many of whom are helping to shape the futures of others. I welcome you to this distinguished group and applaud you on your accomplishments both here and the many still to come.
Institutional Advancement Staff Genti Basha, Research and Prospect Analyst Karen Galea, Director of External Funding and Grant Development Danielle LaPointe, Director of Advancement Services Sandy Rai, Institutional Advancement Coordinator Brian Russell, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Carey Smith, Special Events Manager
Please join me in congratulating the NLU Class of 2015.
Best regards to all,
Managing Editor: Nicholas A. Love
Staff Photographer: James Richards IV
Nivine Megahed, Ph.D., President
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