Congrats to the MAAS Class of 2026!
We are so pleased to congratulate this year’s graduates of the Master of Arts in Arab Studies (MAAS) program! The MAAS Class of 2026 is a diverse group, with students coming from across the United States and more than half joining us from other countries, including Palestine, the UK, Morocco, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Jordan, and Lebanon.
This year’s graduates include: Ahmed Saidam, Aidan Lankler, Aimée Lister, Amina Darabie, Batoul Matar, Chloe Daikh, Felix Matheson, Gabriela Saba, Hanane Idihoum, Ian DeHaven, Jasper Hunsinger, Khadija Alkayyoomi, Kira Nygren, Lauren Burns, Layth Malhis, Liz Walker, Lubab Al Kayed, Marwa Elessawy, Michel Sindaha, Mohammad El Sahili, Mohammed Saleh, Rania Abu Taima, Ruqaiyah Damrah, Salmah Elmasry, Sarah Salah, Shauna McLean, Zaina Khalil, Zane Stull.
Below are a few pictures from the MAAS graduation celebration on May 16, 2026.
Prof. Marwa Daoudy, Director of Academic Programs, delivering her opening remarks
Members of the class of 2026
SFS Dean Joel Hellman addresses the graduates and their families
Prof. Daoudy acknowledged each student individually. Pictured here with Layth Malhis.
Student Gabriela Saba offers words of thanks to faculty and staff on behalf of the graduating class
Students line up to walk at the Georgetown University Commencement