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Along with the graduates, a Commencement fixture also is moving on. Star Muir led Commencement for the last time as Head University Marshal, his role since 2015. Muir is retiring after 38 years of service and teaching in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. “He conducted the ceremony with the appropriate level of dignity and respect for this auspicious occasion,” Washington said at the outset of his remarks. “Thank you, Star, for your dedication and devotion to your students and to the university.”

Congratulations to all of our GMU Communication student nominee's for the 2025-2026 school year!

Barrett Balzer is a junior Communication major, concentrating in political communication and minoring in journalism. Barrett is a Spring 2026 intern with the Fairfax Girl, an online lifestyle publication.

Sara KC is a senior communication major at GMU with a concentration in public relations. She is a spring 2026 intern at Nest Real Estate