More than 9100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The University held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA, and medical professional candidates at the Kohl Center on Friday, May 8. Its ceremony for undergraduate, law, and other Master’s degree candidates took place at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, May 9.
UW-Madison was ranked the #2 public University in the United States by “Time” magazine in 2026. With public service as its guiding principle, UW-Madison’s students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education, while solving real-world problems. For more information, visit http://www.wisc.edu.
Local degree recipients include Drew Scott, Sterling, IL, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science Degree-Personal Finance, with a major in Personal Finance.
