The Observer Editorial Board elected Managing Editor Gray Nocjar as Editor-in-Chief for the 2026-2027 term on Sunday.
“The Observer is incredibly fortunate to have Gray at the helm for the 2026-27 term,” current editor-in-chief Liam Kelly said. “Gray has served with distinction as Managing Editor this year, leading new projects with tenacity and providing a constant source of support in a year of change and evolution for the paper. His devotion and love for The Observer are unmatched, and the paper will be in steady hands under his leadership.”
Nocjar is a junior from Darnestown, Maryland, majoring in electrical engineering with minors in energy studies and the Gallivan Program in journalism ethics, and democracy. He is a resident of Keenan Hall. Before serving as managing editor, Nocjar served as associate news editor and photo editor.
“I feel blessed to be given the chance to devote myself to this role and to this newspaper,” Nocjar said. “I am really looking forward to taking on the challenges ahead and helping others navigate their own in the next term.”
Nocjar will begin his term as editor-in-chief on March 1.