University of Wisconsin-Madison

12/15/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2024 16:07

Today, they celebrated. Tomorrow, the future.

Buoyant smiles and excited hugs filled the Kohl Center on Sunday as graduates - and their friends and family members - celebrated their accomplishments at Winter 2024 Commencement. Many new graduates brought their parents to share in the joy, and some even brought their own children. Take a look at the scene:

1 After the commencement ceremony, the new graduates started their festivities. Photo by: Bryce Richter

2 Graduates Tianle Chen (left) and Men Ruoyu (right) capture their big moment. Photo by: Bryce Richter

3 Niha Patankar sings the National Anthem during the ceremony. Photo by: Bryce Richter

4 Provost Charles Isbell speaks to the graduates. Photo by: Bryce Richter

5 Mercedes Simone Richards and her child Kyry Katori Richards smile to a family member after walking the stage. Photo by: Bryce Richter

6 Graduates wave to friends and family members. Photo by: Bryce Richter

7 Smiles were everywhere after graduates crossed the stage and received their diploma covers. Photo by: Bryce Richter

8 Phd graduate Morgan Farmer and her son James Farmer celebrated together. Photo by: Bryce Richter

9 The future is so bright that some graduates chose to wear sunglasses. Photo by: Bryce Richter

10 Graduates listen to commencement speaker Dan Jacobs, who advised them to remain curious and open to new experiences. Photo by: Bryce Richter

11 A graduate from the School of Pharmacy stands during the conferral of degrees. Photo by: Bryce Richter

12 Family members cheer and photograph their favorite graduates. Photo by: Bryce Richter

13 Graduates decorated their caps with meaningful messages during the winter commencement ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Dec. 15, 2024. (Photo by Bryce Richter / UW-Madison) Photo by: Bryce Richter