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Class of 2026 Shines Bright

By Ellen N. Woods

This fall, Catholic University welcomed the Class of 2026 — a high-achieving group of students who arrived on campus ready to take Washington, D.C., by storm as they start their journeys toward fulfilling careers and becoming engaged citizens. The class is strong academically and in extracurricular endeavors, and boasts significant increases from previous years in the number of African American, Hispanic, and first-generation students. Here, we introduce you to just a few to provide a snapshot of the next generation of proud Cardinals.

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