‘You are worthy’: Nearly 8,900 students graduate from UW-Madison
SABINE MARTIN
Updated
Conrad Becker, getting dual majors in wildlife ecology and Jewish studies, attends UW-Madison's graduation ceremony in style. More than 9,700 degrees were conferred Saturday.
UW-Madison’s class of 2026 was left with a resounding message at its commencement ceremony at Camp Randall on Saturday: Find your purpose through times of uncertainty.
UW-Madison graduates Libby Krinke, left, a neurological biology student, hugs her friend Morgan Cazares, a zoology student, before the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026.
A hat is tossed following the conclusion of the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 at UW-Madison on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Camp Randall in Madison.
Outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin walks out to the field before the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. She’s been at UW-Madison since 2022 and is leaving to lead Columbia University.
Conrad Becker, getting dual majors in wildlife ecology and Jewish studies, wears his cap decorated with turf, a toy cow and fake block of cheese before the commencement ceremony.
A hat is tossed following the conclusion of the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026 at UW-Madison on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Camp Randall in Madison.
UW-Madison graduates Libby Krinke, left, a neurological biology student, hugs her friend Morgan Cazares, a zoology student, before the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026.
Conrad Becker, getting dual majors in wildlife ecology and Jewish studies, wears his cap decorated with turf, a toy cow and fake block of cheese before the commencement ceremony.
Outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin walks out to the field before the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. She’s been at UW-Madison since 2022 and is leaving to lead Columbia University.
Conrad Becker, getting dual majors in wildlife ecology and Jewish studies, attends UW-Madison's graduation ceremony in style. More than 9,700 degrees were conferred Saturday.
