Slideshow Winter Commencement 2016

A graduate weathers sub-zero temperature and trudges along a snow-covered walkway leading to UW-Madison's winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Ryan Schroth, graduating with a Ph. D. in French, takes a selfie with his faculty advisor, Nevine El-nossery, during UW-Madison's winter commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Capt. James A. Lovell Jr., receives an honorary degree from Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Lovell delivers the charge to graduates. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Commencement is always a time for creative headgear. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk delivers a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Martinez White, a 2010 graduate and a member of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's President's Advisory Council, speaks to graduates. Photo by: Jeff Miller

A graduate wears a College of Engineering medallion. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Graduates link arms to sing "Varsity." Photo by: Jeff Miller