UW–Madison to celebrate 2023 spring commencement this weekend
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will hold its 2023 springcommencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. In total, the university anticipates that 8,625 students will be earning...
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Graduates celebrate achievements, cultural legacies at spring commencement
Graduate Adati Tarfa, soon to earn a doctoral degree in Health Services Research in Pharmacy, posed for photo with Class of 2023 signage outside of the Kohl Center. Nearly 800 doctoral, MFA and medical...
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Smiles were plentiful at the commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA and medical student degree candidates on May 12 at the Kohl Center, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The indoor graduation...
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2023 spring commencement brings the fun and all the feels to Camp Randall
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin addresses the crowd. Photo: Bryce Richter Just prior to the start of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday, Meg...
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Badgers work hard and play hard. That was proven once again at the 2023 spring commencement at Camp Randall Stadium, where the newly won diplomas rewarded years of hard work. The newly minted graduates...
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It’s become an art form. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison commencement ceremonies last weekend, graduates wore caps decorated with flowers, beads and messages ranging from the classic — “On,...
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Michael Finley, NBA All-Star and Badger legend, will address graduates at...
This year’s winter commencement speaker at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a beloved member of the Badger community — just look to the rafters of the Kohl Center for proof. Last year, the...
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Meet Jnae Thompson, student speaker for 2023 Winter Commencement
Jnae Thompson, undergraduate speaker at the 2023 Winter Commencement, believes sharing her story might help others. Photo: Althea Dotzour Jnae Thompson believes everyone has a story. She often thinks...
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At 2023 UW–Madison Winter Commencement, notable grads abound
This Sunday, hundreds of winter graduates will earn degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Each has an impressive story to tell of achievement and perseverance. Here are just a few of the...
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2023 UW–Madison winter commencement takes place on Sunday
New graduates listen to the commencement speakers during the winter graduation ceremony held in the Kohl Center on Dec. 18, 2022. Photo: Althea Dotzour The University of Wisconsin–Madison will hold its...
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Winter commencement 2023: A day of stars, from the classroom to the NBA
Chancellor Mnookin proceeds to the stage as the ceremony starts. Photo by: Althea Dotzour NBA All-Star and UW-Madison alum Michael Finley gestures while presenting the keynote speech. Photo by: Jeff...
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Celebration was in the air at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on Dec. 17. You could see it in the intricately decorated mortarboard caps on...
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She’s golden — and a Badger: Olympian Meghan Duggan to keynote spring...
This year’s spring commencement speaker at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a Badger sports legend and trailblazing leader who scaled the heights of her sport, winning Olympic gold in women’s...
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Alexander Gee, community catalyst and transformative educator, to receive UW...
Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., an innovative community servant and transformational educator who is nationally recognized for his advocacy on behalf of the Black community, will receive an honorary...
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Commencement profile: A world away, his family and Tibetan community share in...
Tenzin Phuntsok at Union South. Photo by Doug Erickson During his time at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, when the academic grind got especially tough, Tenzin Phuntsok would call his mother in...
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Meet Gracie Nelson, student speaker for 2024 spring commencement
Gracie Nelson, senior class president and student speaker for the 2024 spring commencement, will earn a bachelor’s degree with a double major in political science and gender and women’s studies and...
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Commencement 2024: Meet some of this spring’s notable graduates
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has no shortage of amazing students. Some have changed lives with their research or improved communities through their public service. Others have scaled the...
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Commencement profile: Through disability rights advocacy, she’s improved...
Brelynn Bille has been a passionate advocate for disability rights oncampus, often tapping personal frustrations to fuel broader change. Photo by Doug Erickson Brelynn Bille once had a supervisor who...
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Commencement profile: Her work to amplify South Asian voices has mobilized...
Chandra Chouhan serves as executive director of “Chup! Go Vote,” a nonpartisan civic organization that works to get South Asian voters to the polls. Photo by Doug Erickson Raised in a household keenly...
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2024 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony recognizes 173 outstanding...
The UW–Madison campus. Photo: Jeff Miller The 2024 Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on May 3 honored 173 students for their academic excellence, public service and undergraduate research at...
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