In a year of meaningful progress and community achievement, St. George’s University celebrated milestones that showcased the dedication and impact of its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Here are the most impactful School of Arts and Sciences and School of Graduate Studies stories of 2025:
- SGU honored more than 300 graduates from over 24 countries at the Grenada Commencement Ceremony, celebrating student achievements across the Schools of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies.
- Jason Lucas, MPH ’20, BSc ’10, advanced his mission to build ethical, inclusive AI through groundbreaking research, national fellowships, and mentorship rooted in his SGU foundation.
- The School of Arts and Sciences recognized outstanding students, faculty, and staff at the third annual SAS Awards Ceremony, celebrating academic excellence, leadership, and service across disciplines.
- A Grenadian mother and son graduated together at the Grenada Commencement Ceremony, marking a powerful family milestone driven by shared perseverance and purpose.
- SGU welcomed its newest nursing students at the Spring 2025 Pinning Ceremony, where inductees pledged compassion and empathy as they began their journey into the nursing profession.
- For International Women’s Day, SGU alumna Rachqueda Salfarlie reflected on her journey and how her SGU experience fuels her commitment to data-driven innovation and student success.
All the highlights of the past year for SAS and SGS
1. Global Impact, Local Pride: Celebrating SGU’s Class of 2025
SGU celebrated more than 300 graduates from over 24 countries at the Grenada Commencement Ceremony, highlighting outstanding academic achievements and milestone moments across the Schools of Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies.
2. From SGU to the Frontiers of AI: Jason Lucas’ Journey of Purpose, Persistence, and Global Impact
Jason Lucas, MPH ’20, BSc ’10, advanced his mission to shape ethical, inclusive AI through innovative research, competitive national fellowships, and dedicated mentorship grounded in his SGU training.
3. SGU SAS Honors Excellence at Annual Awards Ceremony
SGU’s School of Arts and Sciences celebrated academic excellence, leadership, and service at its third annual SAS Awards Ceremony, honoring standout students, faculty, and staff with more than 20 awards—including new recognitions for student choice and faculty mentorship.
4. Two Generations, One Goal: Grenadian Mother and Son Graduate Together from SGU
Jenny and Kodi Thomas, a mother–son duo from Tivoli, St. Andrew, graduated together at SGU’s Grenada Commencement Ceremony. Their shared milestone highlighted years of mutual support, resilience, and a deep commitment to education.
5. SGU Nursing Students Pledge Compassion and Empathy at Spring 2025 Pinning Ceremony
SGU welcomed 72 incoming nursing students at the Spring 2025 Pinning Ceremony, where each received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s golden Mobius loop pin. Students pledged to uphold compassion and empathy in their future clinical practice, marking a meaningful beginning to their professional journey.
6. Celebrating International Women’s Day: SGU Grad Rachqueda Salfarlie on Pursuing Passions and Achieving Success
SGU alumna Rachqueda Salfarlie transformed an early interest in banking into a meaningful career in higher education. Her journey—highlighted this past International Women’s Day—reflects her dedication to lifelong learning and empowering others to pursue their goals.
