Alex McCurthy
Suri Cruise, the 18-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is set to become the newest member of the Carnegie Mellon University community. The news broke when Suri shared her college decision via a TikTok video posted by a fellow student from New York City’s LaGuardia High School. The video, captioned “LaG commitment day 👋,” featured students proudly displaying sweatshirts from their future colleges.
Suri was seen wearing a red hoodie with “Carnegie Mellon” written in white across the chest. She enthusiastically showcased the university’s name, smiling and making playful faces for the camera. Alongside her friend, she performed a cheerful dance, clearly excited about the next chapter in her life.
Celebrating her milestone birthday in April, Suri paired her Carnegie Mellon hoodie with denim jeans and carried a navy blue backpack. According to the Daily Mail, Suri is considering a major in fashion, demonstrating her interest in forging her own path.
Katie Holmes, 45, played a significant role in helping her daughter with the college application process. Despite her support, Holmes acknowledges Suri’s determination to make her own decisions. A source close to the family described Suri as “a smart girl” who is maturing into an “intelligent, mature young woman” with a close-knit group of loyal friends.
The source also mentioned Holmes’ mixed emotions about sending Suri off to college. While immensely proud, Holmes is understandably protective and overwhelmed by the impending change. The “Dawson’s Creek” star has always been vigilant about shielding Suri from the public eye, striving to provide her with as normal a childhood as possible despite their high-profile status.
Holmes expressed her feelings about motherhood and Suri in a Glamour interview last year, emphasizing her efforts to protect her daughter from the spotlight. She described Suri as “an incredible person,” highlighting the deep bond and mutual respect they share.
As Suri Cruise prepares to start her college journey at Carnegie Mellon University, she carries with her the love and support of her family, ready to explore new opportunities and experiences.
