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Commencement 2026

  • Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA’26) bridges energy policy, science and community at Georgetown
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    Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA’26) bridges energy policy, science and community at Georgetown

    Tony Inhorn (MS-EIA’26) reflects on how Georgetown has shaped him as a student of climate and energy, collaborator, advocate and community member.

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  • Lee Schlenker (MLAS’26) builds regional expertise in and beyond the classroom
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    Lee Schlenker (MLAS’26) builds regional expertise in and beyond the classroom

    Lee Schlenker (MLAS’26) reflects on a Georgetown journey shaped by a research focus on Latin-U.S. relations and professional opportunities.

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  • Federico Sainz de la Maza (SFS’26) returns to Georgetown with a renewed sense of purpose
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    Federico Sainz de la Maza (SFS’26) returns to Georgetown with a renewed sense of purpose

    Federico Sainz de la Maza (SFS’26) returned to Georgetown after decades in public service, bringing a renewed sense of curiosity and purpose to his studies.

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  • Sophie Williams (MAERES’26) explores language, memory and identity across Eastern Europe
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    Sophie Williams (MAERES’26) explores language, memory and identity across Eastern Europe

    Sophie Williams (MAERES’26) has explored language, memory and identity across Eastern Europe.

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  • Olivia Martin-Johnson (SFS’26) finds purpose through global immersion and connection
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    Olivia Martin-Johnson (SFS’26) finds purpose through global immersion and connection

    Olivia Martin-Johnson (SFS’26) connected her studies in international politics with real-world impact and a growing commitment to peacebuilding.

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  • Lara Defterios (MAES’26) uses her international perspective to foster community
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    Lara Defterios (MAES’26) uses her international perspective to foster community

    Lara Defterios (MAES’26) reflects on her SFS journey, highlighting the role of community and the influence of her cultural heritage.

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  • Fiona Naughton (SFS’26) brings together community involvement and labor activism to create meaningful change
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    Fiona Naughton (SFS’26) brings together community involvement and labor activism to create meaningful change

    Fiona Naughton (SFS’26) reflects on her academic interests and extracurricular contributions to labor activism.

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  • Kiki Kurniawan (MDIA’26) connects Indonesia’s foreign policy to global diplomacy
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    Kiki Kurniawan (MDIA’26) connects Indonesia’s foreign policy to global diplomacy

    Kiki Kurniawan (MDIA’26) developed policy insights for stronger strategic cooperation between Indonesia and its international partners.

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  • Sophia Pineda (SFS’26) combines local involvement with an international perspective
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    Sophia Pineda (SFS’26) combines local involvement with an international perspective

    At Georgetown, Sophia Pineda (SFS’26) has come to know herself not only as a student, but also as a community member and world citizen.

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  • Hanane Idihoum (MAAS’26) conducts a research thesis inspired by a family story | CCAS 50th Anniversary
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    Hanane Idihoum (MAAS’26) conducts a research thesis inspired by a family story | CCAS 50th Anniversary

    Hanane Idihoum (MAAS’26) reflects on her research in Morocco and France, emphasizing the importance of bringing learning into the world.

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