Photo gallery Commencement: Grad students revel in the moment
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 was attended by nearly 800 degree candidates, plus their guests.

A graduate poses for a photo with Class of 2023 signage outside of the Kohl Center.

From left to right, graduates Heather Inzalaco and Zoe Barandongo are all smiles as they revel in the moment.

UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin recognizes graduates.

Pictured on the overhead video screen, UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin addresses graduates.

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At left, Janean Dilworth-Bart, professor in the School of Human Ecology, cheers on graduate student Saliha Selman as they cross the stage.
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Gregg Genovese films and waves as Jordan Genovese crosses the stage after receiving a degree in veterinary medicine.
UW–Madison’s Interim Provost Eric Wilcots addresses graduates.

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At back, proud father John F. Kennedy applauds as his daughter Colleen Marie Kennedy stands to receive a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine.
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At the close of the graduation ceremony, vet students wave inflated exam gloves in celebration.
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At center, Jasmine Nicole Love stands surrounded by her family after receiving her doctorate degree in medicine during UW–Madison's spring commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center. Love also received the Tow Award for Humanism in Medicine.Tags: commencement, recent sightings