Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 in a ceremony held at Education City, recognizing the achievements of 110 new graduates.

Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, opened the ceremony with a message of encouragement and pride. “Class of 2025, your senior year was a momentous year for this campus: it was the 20th anniversary of CMU-Q in Education City, and it was a year of celebrating the impact of our campus.” He added, “We measure this impact by looking at our alumni. At the end of this evening, Class of 2025, you will be part of that network.”

James H. Garrett Jr., provost of Carnegie Mellon University, also addressed the audience, offering congratulations to the graduates on behalf of President Farnam Jahanian. “Graduates, as you embark on this exciting new chapter, remember the connections you have forged here, the knowledge you have gained, and the global community you belong to. It is my hope that you carry the spirit of inquiry, the dedication to excellence, and the commitment to making a difference that Carnegie Mellon has instilled in you.”

Two students represented the Class of 2025 during the ceremony. Aina AlObaidan read the Arabic poem “Students of Knowledge and Virtue,” by Gibran Khalil Gibran, while Fatima Yousaf shared reflections on the class’s journey through their years at CMU-Q. “Individual pearls are often strung together, to create jewelry and pieces of incredible beauty. This is exactly what our class represents. We come from different corners of the world, each with our own unique experiences, cultures, and perspectives. We are stronger and infinitely more fascinating because of our differences.”

The university also honored faculty and students for outstanding achievements. The dean recognized the Qatar Campus Scholars —Aldana Al Disi, Lujain Al Mansoori, Abeeha Shoaib and Fatima Yousaf— for their academic excellence and leadership. Aldana Al Disi and Fatima Yousaf were named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars. Giselle Reis received the Meritorious Teaching Award.

Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards were presented to five students for achieving the highest academic standing in their respective programs: Mariam Amgad Hossam Abdellatif Afifi, Aldana Subhi Mohammad Al Disi and Majed Bader Alnama for Biological Sciences; Abeeha Shoaib for Business Administration; Md Azmain Adib Pahlowan for Computer Science; and Mohamad El Ghali for Information Systems.

With the graduation of the Class of 2025, CMU-Q’s alumni community now exceeds 1,400 members, contributing to knowledge and innovation across Qatar and around the world.