Skip to main content

Accessibility menu

Skip to main content Skip to footer

Photos: Something to celebrate

Photos: Something to celebrate

Relive UWL's spring commencement

Posted 7 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023

UWL's newest graduates received their degrees Sunday, May 14, at the La Crosse Center.


Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at UWL's spring commencement Sunday, May 14 — a chance to reflect on their time at UWL, while preparing to take the next step in their lives and careers. They came from different places, pursued different dreams and faced different challenges along the way. What they share is a lifelong connection to UWL and a desire to use their education to make the world a better place. Wherever they go from here, they will always have a home at UWL.

Flashing the "L" one last time as an undergraduate.
As is custom, some students showed off their personality with decorated caps.
Chancellor Joe Gow makes his way through the La Crosse Center auditorium.
For many graduates, commencement was a family affair.
Stopping for photos outside the La Crosse Center.
Those receiving graduate degrees were distinguished by black caps and gowns.
Jane Brannan, formerly UWL's veteran education benefits coordinator, received a doctorate in student affairs administration and leadership.
Administration and faculty head to their seats.
Waiting in the shadows.
Art Department Chair Brad Nichols looks on.
Jaiya Edwards, psychology, addresses the audience.
Commissioning officers take their oath.
The end of one journey, the start of another.

    Permalink

    Share your news suggestions

    Submit your news suggestions using UWL Share by no later than noon on Wednesdays preceding the next Monday's edition.

    For more information, contact University Marketing & Communications at 608.785.8487.