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Meet the Class of 2026

This spring, around 6,000 students will celebrate graduation and join DePaul's global alumni network. We'd like to introduce you to just some of the outstanding members of DePaul's class of 2026. Read below to hear from a few Blue Demons planning to take their next steps, and find more information about this year's commencement here.

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Campus & Community
May 20, 2026
Graduating law student champions mental health while pursuing intellectual property law
Isabelle Nasser shares her experience interning at Field Museum and supporting her peers ahead of 2026 graduation.
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Campus & Community
May 20, 2026
Robotics student turns curiosity into creation
From founding a student robotics organization to pursuing global innovation, Stavan Ghandi shares how curiosity, mentorship and hands‑on learning shaped his DePaul journey.
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Campus & Community
May 20, 2026
A journey from veteran to venture capital
Finance major Lonnie Baylor Jr. discusses how he found community and passion for entrepreneurship at DePaul ahead of his graduation in 2026.
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Campus & Community
May 20, 2026
Inspiration is everywhere for Lily Kate Cobb
Playwriting major Lily Kate Cobb shares her journey at DePaul ahead of her graduation in 2026.
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Campus & Community
May 20, 2026
Nursing student finds her passion in patients and community
Deeba Shirazi credits the universal message of connecting and understanding as the reason for her nursing career.
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Campus & Community
From grassroots to corporate leadership, Darletta Scruggs trailblazes a path forward
Scruggs reflects on trials, triumphs and motivations to persevere on her journey as a dual-degree student
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MBA student Kathia Hernandez helps others turn their ideas into reality
A first-generation college graduate, MBA candidate and associate director at the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, Kathia Hernandez has built a successful career at DePaul — and now dedicates her days to helping others do the same.