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2025
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, 2024 and Saturday, May 10, 2025 program
- Friday, May 9, 2024 and Saturday, May 10, 2025 program (PDF for print only)
Streaming video
2024
Winter 2024
Speakers
- Dan Jacobs, Keynote Speaker – Video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – Video
- Sawyer Getschman, Student Speaker – Video
Program
Streaming video
Spring 2024
Speakers
- Meghan Duggan ‘11, Keynote Speaker – Video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – Video
- Gracie Nelson, Student Speaker – Video
- Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr. ’85, Honorary Degree Recipient – Video
Program
Streaming video
2023
Winter 2023
Speakers
- Michael Finley ‘14 – Video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – Video
- Jnae A. Thompson, Student Speaker – Video
Program
Streaming video
Spring 2023
Speakers
- Eric H. Holder Jr. – Video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – Video
- Liam McLean, Student Speaker – Video
- Sydney Bobb & Faith Ocoko, Student Speakers – Video
- Cecil Garvin, Honorary Degree Recipient – Video
Program
Streaming video
2022
Spring 2022
Speakers
- Linda Thomas-Greenfield, ’75 – Video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – Video
- Barni Shiferaw, Student Speaker – Video
Programs
Streaming video
Winter 2022
Speakers
- Charlie Berens, ’09 – Video
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – Video
- Kirstan Gimse, Student Speaker – Video
Program
Streaming video
2020 Graduate Celebration (9.18.21)
2021
Winter 2021
Speakers
Program
Streaming video
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
Streaming video
Graduate Degree Ceremony, 4p.m.
Speakers
Streaming video
Program (same for both ceremonies)
2020
Winter 2020 (Virtual)
Speakers
- Rose Lavelle – Video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – Video
- Sven Kleinhans, Student Speaker – Video
- John Felder, Alumni Speaker – Video
Program
- 2020 Winter Commencement Program (PDF)
Streaming video
- 2020 Winter Commencement Virtual Ceremony Video
Spring 2020 (Virtual)
Speakers
Program
Streaming video
2019
Winter 2019
Speakers
Program
Streaming video
Spring 2019
Speakers
Programs
Streaming video
2018
2017
2016
Winter 2016
Speakers
- Capt. James A. Lovell – Video
- Chancellor Rebecca Blank – Video
- Terrence Thurk, Student Speaker – Video
Programs
Streaming video
Spring 2016
Speakers
Programs
Streaming video
Multimedia
2015
Winter 2015
Speakers
Program
Winter 2015 (PDF)
Streaming video
Multimedia
#UWGrad—Commencement in social media
Spring 2015
Speakers
Programs
Streaming video
Multimedia
2014
Winter 2014
Speakers
Program
Commencement Program Winter 2014 (PDF)
Streaming video
Multimedia
#UWGrad—Commencement in social media
Spring 2014
Speakers
Program
Commencement Program (PDF)
Streaming video
- Friday, May 16 (Kohl Center ceremony) – currently unavailable
- Saturday, May 17 (Camp Randall Stadium ceremony) – currently unavailable
Multimedia
Before 2014
For a selection of commencement videos before 2014, please visit the University’s YouTube channel for a curated playlist of videos.
For a historical list of all past commencement speakers or senior class officers please visit the Senior Class Office website.