Northeastern Students Killed In Dubai Crash To Be Awarded Posthumous Degrees

BOSTON (CBS) -- The two Northeastern University students killed in a car accident in Dubai last week, one of whom was a Boston Marathon bombing survivor, will be awarded posthumous degrees.

In a statement released Wednesday, the school said that the families of Victoria McGrath and Priscilla Perez Torres will receive diplomas at the university's commencement ceremony in May.

"Before tragedy took them from us, Victoria and Priscilla were well on their way to graduating this spring," said Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun. "Like their classmates, they earned their degrees through focus and hard work. By presenting their diplomas to their families in May, Victoria and Priscilla will remain members of the Northeastern family forever."

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McGrath was studying finance, with a minor in international affairs. Perez Torres was studying biology.

The pair were on a personal trip in Dubai when the rented Ferrari they were riding in crashed. Canadian boxer Cody Nixon and James Portuondo were also killed in the accident. The Associated Press reported that speed and drinking were involved.

McGrath, who was 23, survived serious injuries sustained in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Northeastern also confirmed that a memorial will be held for the two students Wednesday night at 5 p.m. at the Fenway Center.