The Must-Read Stories From the Graduating Class of 2026 - Georgetown University

This month, we celebrate Georgetown’s newest graduates in the Class of 2026. Meet a few of these Hoyas as we revisit their stories over the years.

This May, we celebrate…

A graduate and her parents stand with their arms wrapped around each other facing a crowd of commencement attendees. — Photo by Elman Studio.

The class that’s come a long way since moving in

Briana Green and her husband John Green hug their son, Keiran Green, outside his residence hall on move-in day in August 2022.

A mother smiles at her daughter in front of a window

The Hoyas who went above and beyond in their studies

A student in a white lab coat smiles in a laboratory — Harry Sun (C’26), who was named a Goldwater Scholar.

Young Black woman smiling with Capitol in the background — Harry Sun (C’26), who was named a Goldwater Scholar.

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

Two students hold a medal in front of balloons of the number "5" and a Big East poster — 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

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

While also showing off their creativity and artistry

Four young men in a recording studio — 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.

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.

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

Alejandra with Georgetown students in a crowd with Pope Francis in the background — 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.

Young woman in business attire outside of the Swedish Embassy — 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.

And who journeyed outdoors and studied our beautiful planet

Group of students jump up in front of a pyramid in Mexico — 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.

A male student holds a chick in his hands. — 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.

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

A group of four students in a rainforest — Elijah Ward (C’26) in an Ecuadorian rainforest as part of a study abroad program.

Elijah Ward (C’26) in an Ecuadorian rainforest as part of a study abroad program.

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

Three student volunteers for Georgetown's student-run ambulance service smile together. — GERMS student volunteers Maureen Schwarz (H’26) (left) and Manya Reddy (C’26) (right).

Young man in a suit at a table — GERMS student volunteers Maureen Schwarz (H’26) (left) and Manya Reddy (C’26) (right).

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

A young woman holds her diploma

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!