2020 Winter Commencement | UW–Madison School of Education

We are extremely proud of all the students graduating from programs within the School of Education. As educators, healthcare professionals, and artists, it’s your time to lead and inspire your communities and the world. So let’s celebrate! Commemorate your time at UW–Madison by viewing the School of Education 2020 graduation slideshow.

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Video transcript

A message from Dean Diana Hess

Due to ongoing public health concerns, UW–Madison’s Winter Commencement ceremony is not possible at this time. Despite the lack of in-person celebrations, we want you to know how proud we are of all of our Winter 2020 graduates! In this video, School of Education Dean Diana Hess shares a message with our Winter 2020 graduates.

Congratulations and best of luck. And remember, you may no longer be a student — but you’ll always be a Badger!

Congratulations graduates!

Amanda Siebert-Evenstone

PhD, Educational Psychology
"I plan to work for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and will research the relationship between financial supports and student experience."

Arthur Thao

BS, Art: Graphic Design
"All of the courses I’ve taken have impacted the way I create. I experienced and gained so much knowledge and disciplines from my amazing professors."

Brianna Stolte

BSE, Spanish and Elementary Education
"My time spent with my cohort is unforgettable. It was wonderful to be a part of a family of teachers who supported each other through it all."

ELPA graduate overcame challenges to excel in higher ed

In the last four years, Sven Kleinhans has earned three college degrees — two bachelor’s degrees and now a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy analysis (ELPA). On Dec. 13, he will be the student speaker for UW–Madison’s winter commencement ceremony. He plans to pursue a law degree, with hopes of becoming an FBI officer specializing in behavior analysis.

See Sven's story

Gabe Hanna

BS, Theatre and Drama
"Professors Colleen Conroy and Jim Stauffer helped me grow my passion for theatre and acting the most. They instilled in us a sense of confidence and proficiency as they prepared us to enter a professional theatre setting."

Tanushree (Tanu) Rawat

PhD, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
"I hope to study teacher practices around the use of computers and the internet, and how that affects students' learning experiences in schools across India."

José Martinez

BS, Kinesiology
"Next, I am going to enter the master’s in kinesiology program here at UW–Madison. I am proud of my progress so far and I am excited to keep moving forward with my future as a Badger!"

Graduates from our ten departments shared more graduation messages, favorite memories, advice to incoming students, and, most importantly, the best Babcock ice cream flavor.

UW–Madison Commencement

Keep the celebration going by visiting the UW–Madison commencement page. Remarks by Chancellor Rebecca Blank, Keynote Speaker Rose Lavelle, and more.

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