Tag Commencement
Morgridges pledge to match graduates’ gifts
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
For the first time, each of UW–Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time.
Morgridges to address graduates at spring commencement
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
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
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
Commencement ceremonies — the crowning achievement of each academic year — are taking place on campus this weekend.
Graduates tell stories of achievement as commencement approaches
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.
All graduation candidates, guests welcome for weekend commencement addresses
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.