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Students, families encouraged to plan ahead for weekend winter storm
What you should know about commencement and final exams, with 7-11 inches of snow, gusty winds and subzero temperatures in the forecast.
UW-Madison winter commencement takes place Sunday
Just more than 1,000 students will take part in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's winter commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Kohl Center.
Q&A: Student speaker says UW ‘transformed’ him
Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk, who's graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, was selected after submitting a video showing his passion for UW–Madison.
Astronaut James Lovell to speak at UW–Madison’s December commencement
December’s University of Wisconsin–Madison commencement speaker is out of this world. Or at least he has been.
Video: The Class of 2016, in their own words
Who are they thankful for? Where do they hope to work? What will they remember fondly? What surprised them? And what if they'd known then what they know now?
ROTC students commissioned as officers upon graduation
The group of graduates are future leaders in the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force.
Cheers despite the chill at UW–Madison Commencement Saturday
More than a few mittens accompanied the caps and gowns at Camp Randall on Saturday. But the proud families and friends were warmed by the excitement of graduation (and, yes, extra blankets).
Russell Wilson 2016 Commencement speech: “When Life Tells You No”
"I’ve learned that the difference isn’t the way people handle themselves when things go well. ... The moments that really matter are the moments when life tells you no."
Moments to remember: Commencement 2016
Beaming families, blinged-out mortarboards and hugs with best friends - a slide show celebrating Commencement.
In memoriam
Chancellor Rebecca Blank greets the parents of graduate student Craig Schuff as they receive his posthumous degree during Friday’s commencement exercises at the Kohl Center.
Thompson’s advice to Class of 2016: ‘Find your passion and follow it’
After countless hours of classes, test-taking and homework, more than 900 University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate and professional students received degrees Friday night at the Kohl Center.
UW-Madison awards posthumous engineering degree to WWI aviator
Milton Griswold was a cadet in the university's naval science program who fulfilled the requirements of his degree but never received it.
Extraordinary effort merits posthumous Ph.D. for Schuff
Craig Schuff died in October from complications of his paralysis, only months away from wrapping up his doctoral dissertation.
Traffic tips for commencement weekend
This weekend will be especially busy at UW–Madison with commencement and move-out at residence halls.
Commencement spotlight: Class of 2016
Every one of the 6,517 students graduating this week has a unique story to tell about their UW–Madison experience — of challenges overcome, connections forged, contributions made.
Holder to give keynote at Wisconsin Law School Hooding Ceremony
Holder served as the 82nd U.S. attorney general from 2009 to 2015 — the third-longest serving attorney general and the first African-American to hold the office.
Addario, Rutter and Thompson to receive honorary degrees in May
The honorary degrees, as well as doctoral and some professional degrees, will be presented May 13 at the Kohl Center.
Meet the 2016 Spring Commencement speaker
Russell Wilson’s athleticism and leadership have made him a star on and off the field since high school.
Alumna Zoë Timms to address December graduates
Zoë Timms will deliver the charge to the graduates at UW–Madison’s winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Kohl Center.
New metrics illustrate UW student success
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are setting new records in reducing their time to degree and boosting retention and graduation rates, according to new statistics released this week by the university’s Office of Academic Planning and Institutional Research.