The People in the Shadows: One Student’s Courageous Journey to Success
In her speech at the Idaho State University (ISU) Winter Commencement 2024, graduate Mel Andeson, PhD, opened with a metaphor about the historic Swanson Arch as a powerful symbol of both personal and communal strength. This metaphor beautifully encapsulates the interplay between individual perseverance and collective support, urging graduates to acknowledge their foundations and extend that support to others.