Commencement
Between May 14-17, 2022, UW-Whitewater celebrated the achievements of 1,531 graduates. Download the programs below.
College of Arts and Communications and College of Business and Economics »
College of Education and Professional Studies and College of Letters and Sciences »
Honoring the Classes of 2020 and 2021 »
UWW-Rock County College of Integrated Studies »
December's 2022 graduation will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Kachel Fieldhouse. More details will be provided closer to the date.
Commencement Speakers
Dawson Babcock
From performing in his first musical in kindergarten, to playing his first instrument — piano — in third grade, Dawson Babcock has been immersed in music. With a Bachelor of Music in hand, he is determined to inspire the next generation of young musicians. But first, he served as one of the student speakers for commencement on Saturday, May 14.
Michael Carlson
The path to Michael Carlson’s bachelor’s degree was interrupted by personal struggles and tribulations, but Michael overcame them. Twelve years later, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in English, creative writing — and served as one of the student speakers for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater commencement on Saturday, May 14.
Annmarie Lavorata
Annmarie Lavorata, spring 2021 commencement speaker, spoke during a special commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, to celebrate the graduates of 2020 and 2021. Lavorata offered insights on adulthood and achieving our dreams in due time.
Kevin Newell
Warhawk Kevin Newell, the first African American to partner with an NBA team to develop a commercial entertainment district, was selected as UW-Whitewater's 2022 spring commencement speaker. He shared his story at the ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, as well as a special commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 15.
Alex Ostermann
Alex Ostermann, student speaker for Class of 2020, spoke during a special commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, to celebrate the graduates of 2020 and 2021. Ostermann’s resume includes elections to some of the most prestigious student leadership positions at UW-Whitewater.
Corey Saffold
As a former Madison police officer, current head of safety and security for the Verona Area School District, Corey Saffold — a UW-Whitewater alum — draws on a solid foundation of experience. Saffold, speaking as a representative of the UW System Board of Regents, shared these experiences at the ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, as well as a special commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 15.
Help Us Celebrate on Social
May 2022 Commencement Photos »
On Saturday, May 14, in the Kachel Fieldhouse at the Williams Center, we celebrated and honored the accomplishments of our graduates. Help us congraulate them on social media!
Celebration for Classes of 2020-21 »
UW-Whitewater held a special celebratory commencement ceremony for its 2020 and 2021 graduates at Kachel Fieldhouse on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Help us celebrate these classes on social media!
Graduation Celebration »
Commencement weekend also included a celebration at Cravath Lakefront Park in downtown Whitewater. All graduates of the classes of 2022, 2021 and 2020 were invited to celebrate with family, friends and the whole community.
UWW-Rock County Graduation »
UW-Whitewater at Rock County held its 2022 commencement on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Frank Holt Gymnasium. Send your congratulations on Facebook!
Congratulations, class of 2022! GO WARHAWKS!
