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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.
Storm holds off for successful UW–Madison commencement
The commencement ceremony was attended by approximately 5,800 bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates. Photo: Jeff Miller For the second year…
Top 15 of 2015
Every student’s journey to commencement is unique, but some of this year’s graduates have demonstrated extraordinary perseverance in obtaining a degree. Many have already jumpstarted their careers as entrepreneurs or cutting-edge researchers, and others have made a difference in their communities through outreach projects and public service.
Traffic tips for commencement and move-out
Commencement and move-out at residence halls will make for a busy upcoming weekend on campus.
Volunteers needed as commencement marshals
All faculty and staff members – academic or classified – are welcome and encouraged to serve as marshals at this spring’s main commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 16 at Camp Randall Stadium. Interested persons may register by completing this online form by Friday, April 10.
Katie Couric announced as UW–Madison commencement speaker
Award-winning television journalist Katie Couric has been selected to deliver the charge to the graduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s combined commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16.
After the game ends, UW–Madison helps athletes return to the classroom
The last time LaMar "Soup" Campbell sat in a University of Wisconsin–Madison classroom, Bill Clinton was president. Melvin Gordon had just turned 5 years old.
MEDIA ADVISORY/WINTER COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE
MEDIA ADVISORY/WINTER COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE
Alumnus, Coca-Cola executive Ben Deutsch to speak at December commencement
Ben Deutsch, vice president for corporate communications at The Coca-Cola Company, will deliver the charge to graduates at UW–Madison’s winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Kohl Center.
Spring commencement to remain at Camp Randall in 2015
On a beautiful Saturday last May, 6,000 undergraduates and master’s students celebrated their graduation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a crowd estimated at over 44,000 family members and friends at Camp Randall Stadium.
Camp Randall commencement celebrates old and new traditions
As the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrated its first outdoor commencement in 25 years, the weather was perfect: sunny, with just enough breeze to lift a few illicit beach balls over the heads of the graduates.
Traffic tips for commencement and move-out
As thousands of UW–Madison students take part in commencement activities over the weekend of May 16-18, thousands more are moving out of their residence halls.
In the classroom, lab and community, UW graduates excel
This weekend's commencement marks a new beginning for students whose time at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a transformative experience.