I am the first person in my family to have the chance to go to college. And so, too, with you. You chose a school that was different and you made the choice deliberately. You've been given an education that says it's not enough to have a skill. Not enough to have read all the books or know all the facts.
Values are what really matter.
Niagara University, a Catholic university, founded by the Vincentians. It's only justification for existing is because it has a special mission. And that means you now have a special obligation and responsibility. You have been blessed with extraordinary opportunities. Graduating from Niagara has given you an incredible advantage over others in your generation.