Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates

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Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates

As Roger ��Դ celebrates the Class of 2026, these graduate profiles highlight the ambition, resilience, and curiosity that defined their journeys. Through hands-on research, creative work, leadership, internships, athletics, advocacy, and service, these students embraced the powerful combinations that shaped their ��Դ experience and prepared them to make an impact far beyond campus.

From Military Precision to Entrepreneurial Vision: Brian MacDonald’s MBA Journey
April 6, 2026By Kelly Brinza
Veteran, business leader, and father leverages ��Դ’s one-year MBA program to launch a defense contracting company while expanding his global perspective.
Finding His Path: How Max Collins Built Conﬁdence and Career at Roger ��Դ
March 10, 2026By Natasha Alvarez ’26
The Construction Management senior, who earned first place in the 2026 James L. Allhands Essay Contest, will represent ��Դ at the AGC Annual Convention.
From the Lab to the Court: How One Student-Athlete Built a Path in Science at Roger ��Դ
March 6, 2026By Mikayla Larguinha ’26
Lily Winsten’s journey shows how ��Դ empowers students to explore their interests, balance leadership and academics, and turn early opportunities into meaningful impact.
How Hands-on Learning and Powerful Combinations Shaped One First-Generation Student’s Path from Passion to Purpose
February 13, 2026By Angie Garippa ’26
Rachel Cabral transformed her academic interests into clear career goals through research, conference presentations, and published works.
Research Opportunities from Oyster Health to Aquatic Robots Empower Marine Biology Student to Carve His Own Path at ��Դ
January 14, 2026By Kelly Brinza
From Oklahoma to the ocean, Konnor Collins found his purpose in marine research and campus leadership.
From Undecided to Goldman Sachs: How Powerful Combinations Helped Chelsea King Thrive at ��Դ and Beyond
October 24, 2025By Angie Garippa ’26
With leadership skills honed through ��Դ’s Center for Advanced Financial Education and Field Hockey, senior Chelsea King turned a Goldman Sachs internship into a full-time job offer.
Fighting for Fairness Where It's Needed Most
September 22, 2025By Jane Govednik
Zaki Farah, a 3L at ��Դ Law, is pursuing a career in public defense shaped by his experiences with injustice, driven by a deep commitment to fighting for those the legal system too often leaves behind.
The Surprising Impact of Pro Bono Opportunities
September 2, 2025By Suzi Morales
Nate Reid, a 3L at ��Դ Law, discovered the power of pro bono work through Alternative Spring Break, gaining a new perspective on wrongful convictions, access to justice, and the role lawyers can play in changing lives.
From Prague to Publication: How One Public Relations Major Redefined Celebrity
August 29, 2025By Mikayla Larguinha ’26
Cooper Hughes shows what’s possible through ��Դ’s distinctive approach to education, combining mentorship, global learning, and real-world impact.
Innovating Aquaculture: How One Student’s Research Led to International Recognition
July 10, 2025By Matthew Milotakis ’25
Rising senior Branalysa Varela earned third place at the 2025 World Aquaculture Society Conference, an international event focused on advancing technology and knowledge to meet the global demand for aquaculture development.