Tag Commencement

Morgridges pledge to match graduates’ gifts

May 14, 2011

John and Tashia Morgridge did much more than deliver the charge to the graduates at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend. They announced that they have pledged to match each gift made by a member of the graduating senior class through the end of 2011.

Live captioning available for commencement video streams

May 12, 2011

For the first time, each of UW–Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time.

Graduating couples happy to enter residency together

May 9, 2011

Morgridges to address graduates at spring commencement

May 4, 2011

Alumni John and Tashia Morgridge will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university’s four undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, at the Kohl Center.

Three to receive honorary degrees on May 13

April 27, 2011

A highly respected former Wisconsin congressman and a husband and wife team dedicated to advocating for water systems worldwide, ancient and modern, have been selected to receive honorary degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's May 13 spring commencement ceremony.

Ohio congresswoman to speak at winter commencement

December 10, 2010

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, the senior woman in the 112th Congress and a UW–Madison alumna, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university's two winter commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Kohl Center.

Slide show: Proud moments — spring commencement

May 16, 2010

Commencement ceremonies — the crowning achievement of each academic year — are taking place on campus this weekend.

Graduates tell stories of achievement as commencement approaches

May 13, 2010

The class of 2010 will produce a number of noteworthy graduates who did great things with their experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In advance of this weekend's commencement, we have profiled just a few of their successes.

Media advisory/spring 2010 commencement coverage

May 12, 2010

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All graduation candidates, guests welcome for weekend commencement addresses

May 12, 2010

UW–Madison’s spring commencement will feature U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as a guest speaker for one of the five commencement ceremonies.

Education secretary, Youth Speaks founder to speak at spring commencement

March 10, 2010

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will speak at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Saturday morning commencement ceremony on May 15, Chancellor Biddy Martin announced today (March 10).

Winter commencement set for Dec. 20

December 10, 2009

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's midyear commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20. They will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Each ceremony will be approximately two hours long.

Slide show: Making Memories — Spring 2009 Commencement

May 18, 2009

Marking the end of their academic journeys, some 5,000 students received their degrees during a series of five commencement ceremonies held May 15-17, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Graduates: Stay connected with UW–Madison on Facebook and Twitter

May 15, 2009

Graduates: Stay connected with your university — become a fan of UW–Madison on Facebook and upload photos of your favorite commencement moments. Or follow us on Twitter and tweet about your commencement weekend experiences by using the hashtag #uwgrad in your tweets.

Four alumni will receive honorary degrees on May 15

May 14, 2009

Four alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from UW–Madison.

Notable graduates: Marci Ybarra — First-generation doctoral student with research to lead to welfare program reform

May 14, 2009

Marci Ybarra is a first-generation college student, and is the first of her family to earn a Ph.D. She entered doctoral education at UW–Madison's School of Social Work to further develop her interests and skills in examining the role of public program designs and practices and related outcomes with recipients, particularly as it relates to poverty.

Notable graduates: Kavi Turnbull — MBA entrepreneur, winner of UW Green Venture Award

May 14, 2009

With an unshakeable passion for entrepreneurship, master of business administration student and CEO Kavi Turnbull will graduate this spring.

Notable graduates: Krista Stewart — Collaborating her passion for music with a fervor for research

May 14, 2009

Krista Stewart, a UW–Madison senior majoring in molecular biology, has not only managed to graduate in two-and-a-half years with a bachelor degree, but also has managed to juggle her intensive undergraduate research with her love for music.