COMMENCEMENT
Thank you to everyone who helped make 2023 spring commencement a success! The recordings of the ceremonies are linked below and will be available through June 19, 2023.
Commencement for December 2023 graduates will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, on the Whitewater campus.
View the May 2023 morning ceremony
View the May 2023 afternoon ceremony
View Whitewater Campus Commencement Program
2023 spring commencement speakers
Michael Domitrz
Michael Domitrz, who earned a BBA in business in 1993, has launched a speaking career that has garnered a worldwide audience. Domitrz will serve as commencement speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2023 commencement ceremonies and will share the inspiring story of how a phone call led to action and then, over time — a true calling.
Hollyn Peterson
Hollyn Peterson, who is earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a painting emphasis, is a three-time cancer survivor who has overcome life-threatening obstacles in her formative years, and is now flourishing as a young adult with big dreams. Peterson will share her inspiring story as student commencement speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2023 commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13.
Davin Stavroplos
Davin Stavroplos, who is obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, is the first member of his immediate family to earn a degree in higher education. At 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, he will share his inspiring story as student speaker for UW-Whitewater’s spring 2023 commencement ceremony — and how taking steps outside of his comfort zone has impacted his personal and professional pursuits.
Hired Before Graduation social media campaign
If you are graduating in Dec. 2023 and have landed a job, earned admission to graduate school or started a company before commencement, join us for Hired Before Graduation, a university tradition, to have your photo taken professionally and posted to UW-Whitewater's Facebook page.
Congratulations, class of 2023! GO WARHAWKS!
