“Pursuing a Ph.D. was perhaps the most difficult thing I’ve done so far…I’m proud that I made it through.”  For Chukwuemeka “CK” Osaretin Ike ’25, Ph.D., Commencement represents more than an academic achievement — it’s a hard-earned milestone that reflects years of perseverance, sacrifice, and the determination to chase bold ideas across continents.  Originally from [...]