Medical student honored in commissioning ceremony

Congratulations to first-year medical student Subi Simmons, who was honored with a commissioning ceremony in the Purple Star Military Lounge on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Simmons is a member of the United States Navy.

LCDR Bill Driver administered the military oath to Simmons, who was joined by her parents and recruiter Chief Joseph Anderson.

Several of Simmons’ M1 classmates attended the ceremony to show their support, as did Provost Forrest Faison, retired vice admiral and 38th Surgeon General of the Navy, and Student Trustee Guido Shero, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

"This feels like the beginning of something meaningful,” shared Simmons. “I’m grateful for the community that supported me along the way."

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student with Navy recruiters in uniform

Photo: Navy recruiter Chief Joseph Anderson, Subi Simmons and LCDR Bill Driver

Young woman raises her right hand as she takes an oath administered by a naval officer.

Photo: Subi's parents look on she takes the oath to become an Ensign in the U.S. Navy

Subi Simmons poses with her parents

Photo: Subi's parents joined her for the special ceremony

Group of young people pose in front of military seals

Photos: Several of Subi's M1 classmates attended the ceremony to show their support

Subi Simmons and CV Garcia chat

Photo: Subi chats with CV Garcia after the ceremony

Man in suit extends hand to young woman following a military oath ceremony

Photo: Provost Forrest Faison congratulates Subi following the ceremony

Subi Simmons portrait in front of a U.S. Navy seal

February 11, 2026
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