ASU FIDM fashion design graduate Josephine Dethlefson poses for a portrait at Grand Hope Park in Los Angeles on May 3, 2026

California graduates. Countless paths to success

Across California, students are pursuing big ideas, bold ambitions and meaningful careers. At Arizona State University, they're finding the opportunities, support and community to turn those aspirations into reality.

California students bring ambition, creativity and drive to ASU, and they carry those strengths into their futures. Whether they attended in Los Angeles, in Arizona or online, join us in celebrating our recent California graduates, whose journeys demonstrate the many paths an ASU education can unlock.

From health care, engineering and business to journalism, education, public service, technology, the arts and beyond, these new ASU alumni are launching careers, advancing research, building innovative products, strengthening communities, leading teams and creating solutions to tomorrow's challenges. Their stories reflect the passion, resilience and impact of California students — and the limitless possibilities that begin with an ASU education.

Featured graduates

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Alex Dooley

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: '26 BSE in robotics engineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Industry: engineering and robotics

Inspired by a lifelong fascination with robotics and science fiction, Alex Dooley chose ASU to turn his passion into a career designing innovative technologies. Through hands-on engineering projects, robotics competitions and research opportunities, he built the skills to solve real-world challenges and will continue his education at ASU by pursuing a master's degree in robotics and autonomous systems.

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Laura Doyle

Hometown: Sacramento
Degree: '26 BS in public policy and public service (law and policy), Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Industry: government and public service

Determined to build a career in public service, Laura Doyle is returning to California after graduation to serve as a district representative in the California State Senate. Her ASU experience strengthened her commitment to public leadership and prepared her to make a meaningful impact in the communities she calls home.

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Hailey Duong-Tran

Hometown: El Dorado Hills
Degree: '26 BS in nursing, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Industry: health care

Inspired by her parents' careers in pediatric medicine, Hailey Duong-Tran chose ASU to pursue nursing and gain hands-on clinical experience through the university's partnership with Phoenix Children's. As she begins her career in pediatrics, she's committed to providing compassionate care while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.

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Lauren Marvuglio

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: '26 BS in elementary education, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Industry: education

Inspired to make a difference in the lives of young learners, Lauren Marvuglio is beginning her career as a K–8 STEAM immersion teacher at ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix. She is dedicated to helping students discover their potential while creating engaging learning experiences that prepare the next generation for success.

Nicole Napoli Herkenhoff

Hometown: Irvine
Degree: '26 BA in fashion merchandising, ASU FIDM at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Industry: fashion and retail

After discovering a passion for fashion during the pandemic, Nicole Napoli Herkenhoff built on her design background by earning a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising through ASU FIDM in Los Angeles. With hands-on industry experience and a full-time position already secured in Los Angeles, she's launching her career in fashion while setting her sights on international opportunities in the future.

Ainsley Peterson

Ainsley Peterson

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: '26 BS in accountancy, finance and sports business, W. P. Carey School of Business
Industry: sports business and finance

Driven by a passion for sports and business, Ainsley Peterson graduated with three bachelor's degrees, positioning herself for a career in the front office of a professional sports organization. Through internships, leadership opportunities and hands-on experiences at ASU, she developed the skills and confidence to pursue her dream of working in sports finance and helping shape the future of the industry.

More California success stories

Spring 2026

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Lawrence Carroll

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '26 BS in public service and public policy, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

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Lily Chalais

Hometown: Orange County
Degree: '26 BA in history, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Nya Clemons

Nya Clemons

Hometown: Fontana
Degree: '26 BS in sports science and performance programming, College of Health Solutions

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Spring 2026 outstanding graduate Crystal Arianna Estrada.

Crystal Arianna Estrada

Hometown: Fontana
Degree: '26 BS in criminology and criminal justice, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

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Martha Fabiola Garcia

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '26 BA in international relations, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Cooper Goodman

ASU location: Los Angeles
Degree: '26 BFA in film and media production, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

Grace Johnson

Grace Johnson

Hometown: Fullerton
Degree: '26 BA in sports journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Ashley Koclanis

Ashley Koclanis

Hometown: Mission Viejo
Degree: '26 BFA in dance, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Caleb Lee

Hometown: San Jose
Degree: '26 BA in business (human resources), W. P. Carey School of Business

Jade Li

Jade Li

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: '26 BA in psychology, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Mikayla Lopez

Hometown: Oakley
Degree: '26 BS in medical studies, College of Health Solutions

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Megan McComb

Hometown: Murrieta
Degree: '26 BFA in film, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

Evan Nicolay

Evan Nicolay

Hometown: Livermore
Degree: '26 BS in marketing (digital), W. P. Carey School of Business

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Jocelyn Rios

Hometown: Long Beach
Degree: '26 Bachelors in communication, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Samantha Harker

Hometown: Anaheim
Degree: '26 PhD in neuroscience, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Sydney Hardie

Sydney Hardie

Hometown: Laguna Beach
Degree: '26 BA in fashion merchandising, ASU FIDM at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Mona Tideman Ball

Mona Tideman Ball

Hometown: San Francisco
Degree: '26 BSD in interior design, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Kendall Traylor

Kendall Traylor

Hometown: Long Beach
Degree: '26 MFA in art, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Nuttavarin Wongwilaivarin

Nuttavarin Wongwilaivarin

Hometown: San Francisco
Degree: '26 MS in supply chain management, W. P. Carey School of Business

Eric Matsumoto

Eric Matsumoto

Hometown: San Jose
Degree: '26 BA in sports journalism, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Angelina Amezquita

Angelina Amezquita

Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga
Degree: '26 BA in business (human resources), W. P. Carey School of Business

Robert Serrano

Robert Serrano

Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga
Degree: '26 BSE in civil engineering, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Karina Ornelas

Karina Ornelas

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: BS in biological sciences – conservation biology and ecology, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Kristy Trapp

Kristy Trapp

Hometown: Southern California
Degree: BAE in early childhood education, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation

Fall 2025

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Kiara Agrawal

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '25 BFA in film and media production, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

Rebeca Bonilla

Rebeca Bonilla

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '25 MA in sociology, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Ashley Buschhorn

Ashley Buschhorn

ASU location: Los Angeles
Degree: '25 MS in narrative and emerging media, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

Erik Challenger Sr., wearing an apron, stands in the firehouse kitchen where he is making dinner for his crew.

Erik Challenger Sr.

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: '25 MS in emergency management and homeland security, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

Hannah De Leon Bolick

Hannah De Leon Bolick

Hometown: Southern California
Degree: '25 BA in journalism and mass communication, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Madison Eklund

Lives in: Rosamond
Degree: '25 BS in biological sciences (conservation biology and ecology), The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Meighan Farrell

Meighan Farrell

Hometown: Walnut Creek
Degree: '25 BA in organizational leadership (project management), College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

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Richard Lingua

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '25 BA in history, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

ASU grad Jessica Lopez poses in her graduation regalia outside

Jessica Lopez

Hometown: San Diego
Degree: '25 BS in business administration, W. P. Carey School of Business

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Amanda Rudd

Hometown: Temecula
Degree: '25 BS in family and human development, T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics

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Shri Swaminathan

Hometown: Alameda
Degree: '25 BS in biochemistry (medicinal chemistry) and neuroscience, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Emily Vuduris

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '25 BA in fashion (merchandising), ASU FIDM at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

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Cass Walrath

Hometown: Los Angeles
Degree: '25 MA in history, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences