Ceremony Archives and Recordings
Revisit UW–Madison Commencement ceremonies from years past. Watch keynote, speaker, and ceremony recordings and explore archived ceremony programs.
Looking for a full list of all previous keynote speakers? Browse our historical record of UW Commencement speakers dating back to 1856.
Past ceremonies
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Winter 2025
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2025
Speakers
- Jason Gay ’92, Keynote Speaker – video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – video
- Sam Mahlum, Student Speaker – video
- Donna Shalala, Phd, Honorary Degree Recipient Remarks – video
- Jim Sensenbrenner, JD, Honorary Degree Recipient Remarks – video
Program
- Friday, May 9, 2025 and Saturday, May 10, 2025 – spring program
- Friday, May 9, 2025 and Saturday, May 10, 2025 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Winter 2024
Speakers
- Dan Jacobs, Keynote Speaker – video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – video
- Sawyer Getschman, Student Speaker – video
Program
- Sunday, December 15, 2024 – winter program
- Sunday, December 15, 2024 – winter program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Winter 2023
Speakers
- Michael Finley ‘14 – video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – video
- Jnae A. Thompson, Student Speaker – video
- Winter 2023 speaker biographies
Program
Recorded live stream
Winter 2022
Speakers
- Charlie Berens, ’09 – video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – video
- Kirstan Gimse, Student Speaker – video
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2022
Speakers
- Linda Thomas-Greenfield, ’75 – video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – video
- Barni Shiferaw, Student Speaker – video
Programs
- Friday, May 13, 2022 – spring program (archived PDF)
- Saturday, May 14, 2022 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Class of 2020 Graduate Celebration
Held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., Camp Randall Stadium
Speakers
- Pat Connaughton, Keynote Speaker – video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – video
- CJ Zabat, Class 0f 2020 Speaker – video
Program
- September 18, 2021 – Class of 2020 graduate celebration program (archived PDF)
- Degree candidate names for 2020 (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Winter 2021
Speakers
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2021
Saturday, May 8, 2021 – Bachelor’s Degree Candidate Ceremony, Noon
Speakers
- André De Shields, ’70 – video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – video
- Lusayo Mwakatika, Student Speaker – video
Recorded live stream
Saturday, May 8, 2021 – Graduate Degree Ceremony, 4p.m.
Speakers
Recorded live stream
Program (same for both ceremonies)
Winter 2019
Speakers
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2019
Speakers
Programs
- Friday, May 10, 2019 – spring program (archived PDF)
- Saturday, May 11, 2019 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Winter 2018
Speakers
- Commissioner Emeritus, Allan “Bud” Selig – video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – video
- Jamie Dawson, Student Speaker – video
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2018
Speakers
Programs
- Friday, May 11, 2018 – spring program (archived PDF)
- Saturday, May 12, 2018 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Winter 2017
Speakers
- Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis – video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – video
- Jada Kline, Student Speaker – video
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2017
Speakers
Programs
- Friday, May 12, 2017 – spring program (archived PDF)
- Saturday, May 13, 2017 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Photos
Winter 2016
Speakers
- Capt. James A. Lovell – video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – video
- Terrence Thurk, Student Speaker – video
Programs
Recorded live stream
Spring 2016
Speakers
Programs
- Friday, May 13, 2016 – spring program (archived PDF)
- Saturday, May 14, 2016 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Photos
Winter 2015
Speakers
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2015
Speakers
Programs
- Friday, May 15, 2015 – spring program (archived PDF)
- Saturday, May 16, 2015 – spring program (archived PDF)
Recorded live stream
Winter 2014
Speakers
Program
Recorded live stream
Spring 2014
Speakers
Program
Recorded live stream
- Friday, May 16 (Kohl Center ceremony) – currently unavailable
- Saturday, May 17 (Camp Randall Stadium ceremony) – currently unavailable
For a selection of commencement videos before 2014 and a historical record of UW Commencement speakers, explore the following resources: