The George Washington University Class of 2026 graduates will be recognized at Commencement on the National Mall on Sunday, May 17. Before their big day, GW Today asked a number of the upcoming graduates to share their favorite GW memories, including GW Business student Troi Davis (BS in Marketing):
"I came to GW determined to take advantage of every professional opportunity possible, and that mindset shaped my entire college experience. During my time at GW, I completed four internships, worked five different campus jobs, and participated in several brand ambassador programs with companies like J.Crew, Google, and TurboTax x Credit Karma. As someone pursuing fashion in Washington, DC, I once thought that path would be difficult, but GWSB’s supportive environment and location opened so many doors. One of my favorite memories was attending DC Fashion Week with a press pass through a GW organization, which became my first real introduction to the fashion industry. This experience taught me that my dreams to work in fashion were possible even in the district that isn't known for fashion in the slightest. This summer, I’ll begin my career as a Merchant at American Eagle Outfitters corporate headquarters and I couldn't have done it without the unique experiences I’ve gotten at GW."
Read the full list of Class of 2026 memories in GW Today
Kelsey Harris, Global M.B.A., School of Business
Q: Do you have a favorite “only at GW” moment?
A: This right now. This is my third graduation. My fourth degree. And all my other ones have been beautiful and nice, but being able to have graduation on the Mall, GW may be the only school in the country, in the world really, that allows you to do that. It’s special and really cool, being able to look at the Washington Monument while listening to speeches and the pomp that comes with graduation. It will be the only time I had graduation on the Mall.
Isabella Kim, Global M.B.A., School of Business
Q: Which place on campus will you miss the most, and why?
A: I will definitely miss the Gelman Library and Kogan Plaza. Whenever the weather was nice, my friends and I would have little picnics and study sessions at those places there. So I will definitely miss those areas the most.