MADISON. WISCONSIN (August 5, 2019) — Nearly 7,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison's spring commencement ceremonies, May 10-11, 2019. The ceremony for doctoral, MFA and Medical Degree graduates was May 10 at the Kohl Center, bachelor's, master's and law graduates received their degrees May 11 at Camp Randall. The commencement speaker was NFL superstar and former Badger JJ Watt, who told graduates that the path to your dreams often never goes the way you imagine it will. "When you figure your dream out, remember it will not be a straight path," he said. "Stay committed. Never lose sight of what it is you want to accomplish. Don't be afraid to ask for help along the way, and don't be afraid to help others along their path." For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu. Here are the degree recipients from your area: HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE1, DEGREE1, MAJOR1(S), DISTINCTION (if listed), COLLEGE2 (if listed), DEGREE2 (if listed), MAJOR2 (if listed)
Bettendorf, IA Mckenna Heim, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, History Davenport, IA Colin Malin, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Geneseo, IL Caitlin Vandersnick, School of Education, Master of Science-Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Moline, IL Sarah Gomez, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology Rock Island, IL Taylor Wahlig, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology Tipton, IA Christine McGuinty, College of Letters and Science, Doctor of Audiology, Audiology Consortial Program with UW-Stevens Point
