As the Class of 2026 prepares to soar from the University of Mary Washington, we turn the spotlight on graduating seniors. These Eagles have spent their college years finding what matters most, rising to challenges and lighting the way for others. Before they take flight, meet some of the seniors whose stories reflect the spirit of the UMW campus community.
It all adds up for star international student
Aloysious Kabonge, applied mathematics and statistics
The distance between the University of Mary Washington and the small town in Uganda where Aloysious Kabonge grew up is more than 7,000 miles. Adjusting to life as an international student that far away in a new country came with its share of challenges. "But I’ve formed strong bonds and built a supportive community that has truly made Mary Washington feel like home," said Kabonge, who majored in applied mathematics and statistics, minored in data science, and earned multiple scholarships and awards throughout his college career.
University of Mary Washington senior Carly Radgowski closes her eyes and pictures her friend’s rooftop in Paris, with French music playing softly as the Eiffel Tower begins to sparkle. "In that moment, I felt such a sense of relief and gratitude," she said, "that I could be in this beautiful place with this wonderful group of friends." Carly had always imagined studying abroad in France, where her mother once lived, and even attended a French immersion school for several years near her home in Vienna, Virginia. But it wasn’t until she received private donor support at UMW that her dream began to take shape.
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