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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.

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.

UW-Madison bestows honorary degrees on two scientists

May 3, 2007

One of the first African Americans to earn a Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience and a Nobel laureate who introduced the world to electricity-conducting plastics will receive honorary degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

‘Daily Show’ producer to speak at winter commencement

December 6, 2006

Ben Karlin, executive producer of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Showâ€, and a 1993 UW–Madison graduate, will speak at the commencement on Sunday, December 17.