Graduation Gala
The annual MAVRC Graduation Gala is an evening of celebration and recognition of the achievements of Georgetown’s military-connected and student veterans. The reception is held every year in mid-May and brings together Georgetown senior administrators, deans, faculty members, campus allies, our friends to acknowledge the accomplishments of Georgetown’s graduating class of student veterans and military-connected students. Reception participants receive their military-connected student graduation cord, that they can then wear during their commencement.
Georgetown is home to over 1,300 military-connected students, who pursue academically rigorous, fields of study in business, finance, technology, intelligence, and much more while balancing career and family obligations. Our military-connected students animate our classrooms, enrich our community, and bolster our resolve to live Georgetown’s value of people for others. We are better for having them and this reception is their time to shine.
Awards
Each year during the gala, the MAVRC director presents several military-connected students with awards to highlight their contributions and achievements.
2025 Awardees
- Hailey Mollica: Mujica Graduate Student Veteran Stipend
- Bryan Eddy: Student Veteran Leader for Others
- Clayton Sands: ROTC Senior of the Year from Naval ROTC
- Jamison Cellio: ROTC Freshman of the Year from Army ROTC
- Annabelle Black: Army ROTC Senior of the Year
- James Cole: Air Force ROTC Senior of the Year
- Camille Espinos: Air Force ROTC Freshman of the Year
- Gracie Dogramaci: Naval ROTC Freshman of the Year
2024 Awardees
- Grant Hashimoto: Mujica Graduate Student Veteran Stipend
- Arthur Milhomens: Student Veteran Leader for Others
- Katelyn Roberts: ROTC Senior of the Year from Naval ROTC
