Tag Commencement

Longtime professor honored and surprised to be graduation speaker

December 4, 2013

Donald Downs, a UW–Madison professor of political science, was preparing for a class recently when he got an unexpected call. Downs was asked to deliver the charge to graduates at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Kohl Center. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

Changes ahead for spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies

October 23, 2013

Over the past three years, students looking ahead to their University of Wisconsin–Madison graduation have discussed several potential changes to the structure of spring commencement exercises.

Commencement and campus move-out traffic tips

May 17, 2013

Thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are moving out of their residence halls this week and thousands of others will be streaming to and from commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center.

Three degrees, one celebration for UW triplets

May 15, 2013

Having triplets in the family means getting used to three of everything - including three separate commencement ceremonies at the same university.

Advisory/Spring Commencement coverage

May 15, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19. Approximately 6,200 students are expected to participate this weekend.

Filmmaker, glaciologist, artist to receive honorary degrees May 17

April 23, 2013

Honorary degrees will be bestowed on three individuals considered to be pioneers in their fields at UW–Madison commencement in May. One is a groundbreaking documentary filmmaker, another is a trailblazing glaciologist, and the third is a world-renowned glass artist.

Students choose Anders Holm to speak at commencement

April 16, 2013

Comic actor and writer Anders Holm, a 2003 University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, will be the speaker for spring commencement ceremonies on May 18 and 19.

Winter commencement set for Sunday, Dec. 16

December 7, 2012

UW-Madison graduate and Athletic Director Emeritus Pat Richter will deliver the charge to graduates at the university's winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. in the Kohl Center.

Share the Moment through social media during commencement weekend

May 17, 2012

Commencement is one of the most joyous times in the life of UW–Madison students and parents.

Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work

May 17, 2012

Thousands of graduating students will make their way across the commencement stage this weekend, posing for photos, hearing the hoots from family members high up in the Kohl Center seats and beaming with pride.

2012 graduates: Morgridges will match your gifts

May 16, 2012

With the help of a generous matching gift challenge from John and Tashia Morgridge, last year’s commencement campaign achieved 10 percent participation from the Class of 2011.

New UW–Madison graduates have compelling stories

May 15, 2012

Every UW–Madison graduate has a story. Here are eight stories of students who will receive their degrees at commencement ceremonies May 18-20 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

What makes a great commencement speech?

May 10, 2012

It’s commencement season, and Inside UW–Madison talked with Sarah Jedd, assistant faculty associate for Communication Arts 100 and 105, speech composition and public speaking, about…

Bartz to address graduates at spring commencement

May 1, 2012

Carol Bartz, the former CEO and president of Autodesk and Yahoo!, is returning to her alma mater to deliver the charge to the graduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's four commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 at the Kohl Center.

Recent sightings: UW produces another crop of alumni

December 20, 2011

A graduate displays a cap with a unique message during a winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on…

Share your commencement moments, photos this weekend

December 16, 2011

It's never been easier to share the joy of commencement weekend.

Degree coordinators help students move forward

December 15, 2011

Days before winter commencement ceremonies, a student worker sits amidst teetering stacks of red diploma covers. None contain diplomas. Still, each one needs a plastic insert and an informational sheet, so the student must wade through the stacks one at a time.