We Wish You Happy Holidays
As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to the holidays and the moments of celebration that illuminate this meaningful season.
At MGA, our December commencement ceremonies are always a highlight — they embody the very reason we do this work. This year, approximately 825 students crossed the stage, including the inaugural class of the Doctor of Science in Public Safety. Among our graduates, 20 earned doctorates, 174 completed master’s degrees or graduate-level certificates, and 510 received bachelor’s degrees. The remaining graduates proudly achieved associate’s degrees or career certificates. Each represents a story of perseverance, purpose, and promise.
Looking back on 2025, we are especially grateful for two milestone achievements: the 10-year anniversary of MGA becoming a public university and our acceptance as provisional members of NCAA Division II. Throughout the year, we’ve shared how transformational this step is for our Knights — and how vital philanthropic support is to ensuring they can compete and excel at this new level.
Your response has been extraordinary. Through November, 1,029 donors directed their gifts to athletics this year! This remarkable engagement reflects your belief in our student-athletes, in their ambition, and in what they can accomplish. Go Knights!
We will have full results from our Foundation year in January, but what we already know is inspiring: our momentum is strong, and more new friends and supporters are joining us in our mission to keep higher education within reach for every student who seeks it. Together, we are transforming aspiration into achievement.
As you consider your year-end giving, we hope you will remember the MGA Foundation. Your investment ignites opportunity, launches careers, and strengthens communities. Thank you for everything you make possible.
Wishing you a joyful, meaningful, and peaceful holiday season.