Congratulations, Class of 2026!
On Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrated Spring 2026 Commencement at the Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium, conferring degrees to Bachelor’s, Doctoral, Law, Master’s, Medical Professional, and MFA candidates.
Videos from commencement
Relive highlights from commencement weekend and celebrate the Class of 2026. Explore full ceremonies, featured speakers, and special moments from this year’s events.
Ceremony
Doctoral, MFA, and Medical Professional Degree Candidate Ceremony
Friday, May 8, 2026
Ceremony
Bachelor’s, Law, and Master’s Degree Candidate Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Keynote
James Patterson
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Chancellor
Jennifer L. Mnookin
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Student speaker
Ryan Schwartz
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Honorary degree
Tia Nelson
Friday, May 8, 2026
News
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A Camp Randall commencement
Tears of joy, words of advice, and some jumping around mark Saturday’s ceremony.
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‘The world needs you’
UW–Madison celebrated the achievements and expertise of doctoral and professional graduates at Friday’s spring commencement.
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Meet some of our notable grads for spring 2026
From creating community, to serving others and bringing home Olympic gold, these soon-to-be-grads define what it means to be a Badger.
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The world’s best-selling author James Patterson will give this year’s Spring Commencement keynote
The master storyteller, who will deliver the charge to graduates on May 9, shares early advice ahead of the ceremony.
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Tia Nelson, champion of environmental stewardship, to receive honorary degree from UW–Madison
Nelson, who has been instrumental in advancing local, national and global conservation efforts, will be honored on May 8 at the spring commencement ceremony.
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