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 …