‘You are worthy’: Nearly 8,900 students graduate from UW-Madison

UW-Madison's commencement ceremony marks milestone for nearly 9,000 graduates

MADISON, Wis. — Saturday marked a huge milestone for the graduating class of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

‘You are worthy’: Nearly 8,900 students graduate from UW-Madison

Saturday’s commencement ceremony wasn’t only the finale for the Class of 2026. The event marked the close of Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s tenure at UW-Madison.

UW students, faculty give commencement speeches at 2026 ceremony

The University of Wisconsin held its 173rd commencement ceremony Saturday to celebrate the graduation of bachelor’s, law and master’s degree students. Several speeches were given to the crowd of over 40,000 by students and faculty. UW senior class President Caasi Woji opened the ceremony reflecting on memories from her four years spent as a UW student. Woji discussed the importance of community building and having distinct perspectives in every …