Student Affairs
It’s a rite of passage for UW–Madison graduates, wearing their graduation gowns, to pose for a photo on the lap of the Abraham Lincoln statue atop Bascom Hill. With the Dec. 15 commencement ceremony less than a month away, some took their photos recently. Some grads whisper their dreams into Abe’s ear, others even kiss …
As a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, UW–Madison alum Jason Gay regularly shifts between irreverent humor and serious themes. Expect something similar at the Kohl Center this December. Gay, a 1992 political science graduate, has been selected as keynote speaker for winter commencement. He’s pretty sure something’s gone wrong at his alma mater. “Chancellor …
We are seeking a graduating student of the Class of 2019 to serve as the student speaker at the Winter Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at the Kohl Center. The selected student will be invited to speak on behalf of all graduates. Any student who completes degree requirements in either Summer or Fall …
Campus is high anticipating the upcoming commencement speech of J.J. Watt, a former Badger football player who has gone onto big-time success in the NFL and the world. Watt’s appearance is a reminder that UW–Madison’s many student-athletes achieve in areas beyond sports. Often, their athletic endeavors give them confidence and focus that help them succeed. …
After selecting J.J. Watt to serve as spring commencement speaker for 2019 we were excited to interview him before graduation day to learn more about his time as a Badger and how he is prepping for his big speech! Take a listen to the podcast here!
In 1869, six young women became the first female students to earn undergraduate degrees from UW–Madison. Today, women make up over half of the student population, and they have brought their talents and ideas to all different fields and endeavors on campus. In celebration of winter commencement and in anticipation to spring 2019 commencement, we …