Soccer star Rose Lavelle says she always gets asked in interviews how her life changed after scoring a goal in the U.S. victory over the Netherlands in the Women’s World Cup Final last year. Her …
Year: 2020
Celebrate with winter 2020 graduates during virtual commencement ceremony
UW–Madison will confer nearly 3,000 degrees this Sunday at its winter 2020 commencement ceremony, to be held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. The virtual ceremony will be released at wisc.edu/commencement beginning at 11 a.m. …
At 2020 winter commencement, notable graduates abound
On Dec. 13, more than 2,500 UW–Madison students will walk across a virtual stage at the 2020 winter commencement. As the first class of graduates to spend an entire semester under the constraints imposed by …
Sven Kleinhans, student commencement speaker, has overcome challenges to excel in higher education
In the last four years, Sven Kleinhans has earned three college degrees — two bachelor’s degrees and now a master’s degree. Overachiever? He laughs off the idea by telling the story of how he became …
Apply to be Student Speaker for 2020 Winter Commencement
We are seeking a graduating student of the Class of 2020 to serve as the student speaker at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The selected student will be invited to speak …
Soccer standout Rose Lavelle to address winter graduates
Rose Lavelle knows how to reach her goals. Those who stand in her way find themselves outmatched by her fleet footwork, dogged determination, and innate intelligence. Her teammates appreciate how she involves others in the …
The Daily Cardinal: Senior Class Office to raise $10,000 for Green Bandana Project
By Joseph States UW-Madison senior class officers announced they will be raising funds for the Green Bandana Project as their departing class gift to help build support and recognition of mental health on campus. The …
Senior class officers announce 2020 class gift dedicated to Green Bandana Project
By Kayla Huynh In an effort to provide education on mental illness and spread awareness of mental health resources on campus, the UW–Madison senior class officers have announced a new fund to support the Green …
Notable grads: winter commencement 2019
Every graduation ceremony is rich with personal stories. Here are just a few from this year’s winter graduates.
Jason Gay’s 2019 winter commencement address
Keynote speaker Jason Gay, the sports columnist for the Wall Street Journal and a 1992 UW–Madison graduate in political science, stressed the messiness of life. Eleven years ago, he got sacked from Rolling Stone magazine. Read his …