Tag Commencement

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.

Notable graduates: Ben Nyquist — Triple major brings eco-friendly electric bikes to campus

May 14, 2009

The road to college graduation was a bit greener for Ben Nyquist, co-founder of EnergE-Bikes.

Notable graduates: Prince Moody — Football player starts fitness program for low-income kids

May 14, 2009

UW-Madison student-athlete Prince Moody will graduate this spring with a bachelor's in history and a plan to give back to the community.

Notable graduates: Tom Curry — Double major toots his own horn with the tuba in the Wisconsin Brass Quintet

May 14, 2009

Though he can't tell you exactly why he began playing the tuba, other than it was a challenge, Tom Curry can assure you of his passion for music and incorporating it into today's culture.

Notable graduates: Spring 2009 commencement

May 14, 2009

Approximately 5,000 students will receive degrees from UW–Madison during spring commencement ceremonies May 15-17. Following are stories of some individual students who have done remarkable work while on campus.

Recent sightings: Final-ly done!

May 12, 2009

Feeling on top of the world after completing the last final exam of his undergraduate career, Jacob Broullire sits on the Abraham Lincoln statue…

UW-Madison advises hygiene awareness during commencement weekend

May 11, 2009

On the advice of University Health Services, UW–Madison’s commencement ceremonies will go on as they always do, with extra awareness of common-sense health measures.

Baseball commissioner to speak at spring commencement

May 4, 2009

Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig will deliver the charge to the graduates at each of the four University of Wisconsin–Madison spring commencement undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kohl Center, 601 W. Dayton St.

Spring commencement in review: Slide show and video

May 19, 2008

Notable graduates: Spring 2008 commencement

May 15, 2008

Approximately 5,000 students will receive degrees from UW–Madison during spring commencement ceremonies May 16-18. Following are stories of some individual students who have done remarkable work while on campus.

Alumnae to speak at spring commencement ceremonies

May 6, 2008

Two high-powered University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnae will speak at the university's spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at the Kohl Center.

Two alumni to receive honorary degrees

May 6, 2008

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have been selected to receive honorary degrees from their alma mater.

‘Countdown to Commencement’ set for April 8-9

March 31, 2008

May graduates can prepare to "move on" by attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Countdown to Commencement.

ESPN’s Van Pelt to address midyear graduates

December 6, 2007

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt, who has declared Madison to be America's best college sports town, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the UW–Madison's winter commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Kohl Center.

Commencement ceremonies to be streamed live

May 15, 2007

Friends and relatives who are not able to attend the 2007 spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be able to watch them online.