The Must-Read Stories From the Graduating Class of 2026

The Hoyas who went above and beyond in their studies

Harry Sun (C'26), who was named a Goldwater Scholar. Natalie Delille (G'26), who received the Schwarzman Scholarship. Aria Nimmagadda (C'26), who received the Voyager Scholarship.

And produced outstanding research that contributes to the world's knowledge

Junyi Wang (H'26) and Grace Chu (C'28) won first place in the health sciences and biomedical category for their research at the Big East Research Tournament Chiamaka Nwazue (H'26), who contributed to a research study on the efficacy of antibiotics.

While also showing off their creativity and artistry

From left to right, Rafic Eid (C'26), Michael Bush (C'26), Gus Dotson (C'26) and Charles Adorney (C'26) at a professional recording studio as part of the Guild of Bands class. Sophia Rose Monsalvo (C'26) with her painting, "(self) reflections" at the DC Public Library. Mason Stempel (C'24, G'26) presenting at the Georgetown University Art Galleries. Photo by Tony Powell.

The seniors who shared their lives as Hoyas in their own words

Alejandra Cova (H'26) at the Vatican in 2024 when she saw Pope Francis as part of a trip to the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Ninabella Arlis (C'26, B'26) at her internship at the House of Sweden. Bennie Chang (SFS'26) (right) at the Great Wall of China with Georgetown and Tsinghua University students as part of the U.S-China Student Dialogue.

And who journeyed outdoors and studied our beautiful planet

Diane Li (C'26) (second from left) in the Yucatán Peninsula in summer 2023 as part of an experiential learning course through the Earth Commons. Peter Sukstorf's (SFS'26) with a gull chick on St. Paul, where he spent his summer in 2024 interning in Alaska. Jessie Traxler (C'26) (bottom right), who spent summer 2024 doing conservation work in Rocky Mountain National Park.

The class that ventured beyond the Hilltop to a world full of opportunities and discoveries

Elijah Ward (C'26) in an Ecuadorian rainforest as part of a study abroad program. Nikita Tatachar (SFS'26) (far left) and several Georgetown SFS students in Senegal as part of a Centennial Lab.

And the Hoyas who are leaving their impact in healthcare, the law and the world

GERMS student volunteers Maureen Schwarz (H'26) (left) and Manya Reddy (C'26) (right). Chris Marshall (L'26) during a national security crisis simulation at Georgetown Law. Scott Nichols (M'26) (second from left) with other Georgetown medical and law students outside the office of Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut on Capitol Hill. School of Medicine students on Match Day in March 2026. Joya Wheatfall-Melvin (G'26), who is using data to advance equity in criminal justice and education.

We celebrate the achievements, milestones and futures of these special Hoyas

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!