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Steve Miller, Tom Brock to receive honorary degrees
This year’s recipients of honorary degrees from UW–Madison are both rock stars — one literally, the other in microbiology. The honorees are Steve Miller, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Thomas Brock, who helped usher in modern molecular biology.
J.J. Watt, a powerhouse on and off the field, to be commencement speaker
Watt, who attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2008-10 and played for the Badgers, will share his approach to life with graduates on May 11. “I can’t wait to get back to Camp Randall,” he said.
The day in photos: 2018 Winter Commencement
Mortarboards festooned in floral finery, families taking a gazillion snapshots, and many, many hugs - these were just a few of the sights during Sunday's commencement ceremony.
Winter Commencement: Surprises, celebration and moving on to that ‘adult thing’
About 1,300 undergraduates, graduate students and professional students participated in the ceremony. Thousands more cheered them on, for a total crowd size, including graduates, of 7,999.
2018 UW–Madison winter commencement to take place on Sunday
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will award degrees to about 3,320 undergraduate, graduate and professional students this semester, with just over 1,000 of them expected to take part in winter commencement.
At winter commencement, notable grads abound
This Sunday, thousands of winter graduates will earn degrees from UW–Madison. Each has an impressive story to tell. Here are just a few of the remarkable tales behind the names you’ll hear at the Kohl Center.
Commencement spotlight: Long journey makes nursing degree all the sweeter for JoAnn Brink
After working on it for 20 years, Brink will earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UW–Madison. “There was no way I was not going to finish that degree.”
For student commencement speaker, years of writing and performing lead to Kohl Center stage
Jamie Dawson, a seasoned spoken word artist and member of the First Wave program, has been chosen as the student speaker for winter commencement.
Heavy hitter Allan ‘Bud’ Selig tapped as 2018 winter commencement speaker
Selig is no stranger to campus. He earned a bachelor’s degree in American institutions (political science and American history combined) in 1956 and is one of the university’s most involved and supportive alumni.
At Camp Randall, a jubilant, emotional (and dry!) 2018 commencement
During his remarks, keynote speaker David Muir briefly went live on Instagram with a crowd shot on his phone. The audience roared. “That’s the sound of Badgers about to change the world,” Muir said.
Commencement: The weekend in photos
From elaborately decorated mortarboards to beaming graduates, commencement weekend is full of camera-ready moments.
Graduates reflect on life and career ahead at Friday commencement
“Graduates, if we have done our job right, we’ve expanded your skills and prepared you for successful work in your field – and I hope we’ve also expanded your perspectives,” Chancellor Rebecca Blank told graduates.
Weather advisory: May 12 commencement at Camp Randall
The forecast calls for cool weather with a chance of rain - here's important information on how to prepare.
For this graduate, memes became the start of something big
The Facebook group UW Memes for Milk-Chugging Teens has become a rapid-fire broadcaster of all manner of campus humor and its founder, Shane Linden, has become Internet famous.
Meet the Class of 2018: Making their mark on campus and beyond
Through research, advocacy, community service and humor, these eight members of the Class of 2018 illustrate the impact Badgers can have on the world around them.
Fahey, Chazen, Thomas-Greenfield to receive honorary degrees
Honorary doctorates recognize individuals with careers of extraordinary accomplishment, with sustained and uncommonly meritorious activity reflecting UW–Madison values.
ABC News’ David Muir, America’s most-watched anchor, to be spring commencement speaker
Muir is known as a tough and principled reporter whose exclusive interviews generate global headlines — a “Gen X Walter Cronkite,” as Vanity Fair magazine put it.
Photo gallery: 2017 winter commencement
More than 8,000 gathered at the Kohl Center to celebrate with the graduates.
2017 winter commencement: A day of selfies, victory laps and avoiding ‘hollow bunnies’
“When you find that place where what you’re good at and what you’re passionate about come together, that is where your life’s work awaits you,” Chancellor Blank said. “Choose opportunities that put you there.”
2017 winter commencement address: “Find your story, live it every day”
Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, top Hollywood writers and producers and graduates of UW–Madison, delivered the 2017 winter commencement address.