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Commencement 2026

  • 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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  • Ben Ghatan (SFS’26) explores faith, language and cultural exchange through global study
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    Ben Ghatan (SFS’26) explores faith, language and cultural exchange through global study

    At Georgetown, Ben Ghatan (SFS’26) pursued faith through policy making and public service, picking up a love for Chinese along the way.

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  • Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridges climate policy, finance and global diplomacy
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    Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridges climate policy, finance and global diplomacy

    At Georgetown, Lily Nguyen (MSFS’26) bridged cultures and global climate challenges through hands-on policy projects, coursework and leadership.

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  • Dante Schulz (MASIA’26) charts the Indo-Pacific region through policy, research and personal narratives
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    Dante Schulz (MASIA’26) charts the Indo-Pacific region through policy, research and personal narratives

    At Georgetown, Dante Schulz (MASIA’26) debated South Asian politics, analyzed East Asian security and developed policy for Southeast Asian issues.

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  • Brady Stoffregen (SFS’26) navigates the intersection of creativity, technology and social systems
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    Brady Stoffregen (SFS’26) navigates the intersection of creativity, technology and social systems

    Brady Stoffregen’s (SFS’26) Georgetown journey has bridged creativity, technology and global affairs.

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