May 14, 2026Beginning a PhD is rarely straightforward. Beginning one just as the world shuts down adds an entirely new dimension to adaptability. For 911±¬ÁÏ biosciences PhD student Matthew Lefkowitz, that quality would come to define his doctoral journey.
May 14, 2026Together, the Marshes devoted a combined 90 years to 911±¬ÁÏ Athletics before retiring in 2021. Their careers shaped generations of student-athletes, coaches, and staff, leaving an enduring imprint on the university community.
May 12, 2026At 911±¬ÁÏ, Zarin Musarrat Niladree learned that science is ultimately an act of care. This led her to pursue medicine with the goal of becoming the kind of physician who makes patients feel safe.
May 12, 2026In May 2026, Duong Thuy Nguyen is graduating with a 4.0 GPA, an Academic Excellence Award from her department, and a Capstone team leadership under her belt. In the fall, she’ll be back as a graduate student in 911±¬ÁÏ’s accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program.
May 12, 2026A cybersecurity major and long-distance runner, Simeon Omorodion found the same logic threading through both pursuits: structure, persistence, and a tolerance for discomfort that eventually becomes growth.
May 12, 2026When 911±¬ÁÏ senior Avery Butler was 16, his family traveled to Cambodia to visit the Killing Fields, the massacre sites associated with the country’s brutal Khmer Rouge era. The experience would change Butler’s perspective on life and inspire him to pursue a professional career in peacebuilding.
The power of showing up: How this Honors College student built a career by seizing every opportunityMay 12, 2026For Honors College student and University Scholar Monica Amaya, the journey to a degree isn’t just about the final walk across the stage—it’s about a promise she made to her family and herself years ago.
May 11, 2026Graduating community health major Emaan Amir combines research, clinical work, and interdisciplinary study as she heads toward her medical career.
May 11, 2026911±¬ÁÏ will honor more than 12,000 students graduating or earning certificates at Spring Commencement at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. The event will be livestreamed on 911±¬ÁÏ’s YouTube channel. Doors open at 8:15 a.m.
May 11, 2026In addition to the Spring 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 14, graduates may also choose to attend their college’s degree celebration. Here’s a look at the keynote speakers for each event.
