Congratulations to the UWSP Class of 2026! For more information, visit https://www.uwsp.edu/commencement.
Commencement May 16, 2026 9:30 a.m. Master’s Degree Baccalaureate Degree Associate Degree
College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Letters and Science
12:30 p.m. Master’s Degree Baccalaureate Degree Associate Degree
College of Natural Resources College of Professional Studies Sentry School of Business and Economics
3:30 p.m. Doctoral Degree Master’s Degree Baccalaureate Degree
College of Professional Studies School of Education School of Health Sciences and Wellness
To view the full commencement program scan the QR code or visit uwsp.edu/commencement
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Officers Pratima N. Gandhi, Interim Chancellor Marty Loy, Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Erin Hintz, Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Al S. Thompson Jr., Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs William Broussard, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Robert Manzke, Interim Chief Marketing and Enrollment Officer
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College Deans Stuart M. Benkert, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication
Joshua Hagen, Dean, College of Letters and Science Rebecca Sommer, Dean, College of Professional Studies Brian L. Sloss, Dean, College of Natural Resources Gretel Stock, Dean, University College
Universities of Wisconsin Officers Christopher Patton, Executive-in-Charge and Vice President for University Relations Johannes Britz, Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Julie Gordon, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Amy B. Bogost, Regent President Kyle M. Weatherly, Regent Vice President Angela Adams Desmond Adongo Noah Fritz
Haben Goitom Jim Kreuser Edmund Manydeeds III
Sara Rogers Jack Salzwedel Linda Terwilliger Amy Traynor Jill Underly Karen Walsh
Timothy Nixon Tom Palzewicz Joan Prince Ashok Rai
The students in this program have been recommended for the appropriate degrees by their faculty, subject to satisfactorily completing all graduation requirements.
UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
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Welcome from the Interim Chancellor
On behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, congratulations to our 2026 graduates! These dedicated students have completed years of purpose-driven learning, rigorous work and personal growth to become future professionals and leaders in their disciplines. It is my honor to mark the achievements of our graduates and celebrate this milestone with their families and supporters by conferring degrees as UW-Stevens Point’s interim chancellor. I have enjoyed meeting and working with students at all three of our campuses. I’ve been inspired by the ambition I see displayed daily inside the classroom, in our communities and at our athletic and student organization events. Every higher education experience translates into success both personally and professionally, with an impact that continues for generations.
Pratima Gandhi
Completing a university degree is a major accomplishment, one achieved by meeting challenges with determination, adaptability and creativity. As our graduates go out to fulfill their purpose in the world, they can look to a bright future with confidence knowing the skills they attained at UW-Stevens Point are highly sought by graduate schools, employers and community organizations. Graduates, we are so proud of all you have achieved. Please know UW-Stevens Point will always be your home, and you are welcome back anytime. To our graduates’ family and friends, thank you for lending your student your support, sacrifice and encouragement. To our faculty and staff, thank you for your time, mentorship and inspiration. Your dedicated work has helped transform the lives of our graduates so they can reimagine the world. I see great things happening from our graduates!
Sincerely,
Pratima Gandhi Interim Chancellor
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Keynote Speaker
Tim Casey, a 2005 graduate of University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, brings over two decades of leadership experience to the 2026 Spring Commencement stage. Currently serving as a vice president at Skyward Inc., Tim has spent 20 years helping school districts nationwide navigate innovation, change management and organizational growth. Known for his dynamic and engaging style, Tim is also a sought-after keynote speaker and certified emotional intelligence trainer, where he equips leaders and teams with practical strategies to enhance self-awareness, strengthen relationships and drive meaningful results. His unique blend of corporate leadership and human-centered development makes him a compelling voice for graduates as they prepare to enter an ever-evolving workforce.
ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Officers in the United States Army
Kole Monte Jack McGovern
Administering the Oath of Office Captain Olivia R. Logan, an assistant professor of Military Science at UW-Stevens Point, has served in the U.S. Army for thirteen years, first as combat medic in Vilseck, Germany, then as an Officer in various leadership positions. Before her time in the armed services, she was a waiver service provider for foster children in New York. Her military awards and decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, among many others. Born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and raised in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University. She and her husband, CPT Daniel Logan, a U.S. Army logistics officer, have three children. The Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at UW-Stevens Point is a commissioning program that produces United States Army Officers. ROTC curriculum is comprised of leadership and military courses. Cadets are eligible to earn a minor in military science at completion of the program. Along with leadership skills, ROTC offers various scholarship options for qualifying cadets. Cadets are expected to meet ROTC’s academic, student leadership, and physical standards to receive these benefits.
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May 16, 2026
9:30 a.m. Ceremony
12:30 p.m. Ceremony
Grand Marshal Mathew Buchman Professor of Music and Jazz Studies College of Fine Arts and Communication
Grand Marshal Jordan Juliani Assistant Professor of Management College of Professional Studies
Faculty Marshals Siyuan Fan
Faculty Marshals Heidi Oberstadt
Assistant Professor of Finance College of Professional Studies Roland Gong Professor of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering College of Natural Resources
Associate Lecturer of Communication College of Fine Arts and Communication Justin Sipiorski Professor of Biology College of Letters and Science
Student Marshals Lauren Gantz
Student Marshals Robert Michitsch Professor of Soil and Waste Resources College of Natural Resources Fran Reinert Ce Assistant Professor of Marketing College of Professional Studies
Associate Professor of English College of Letters and Science Steve Kelly
Assistant Professor of Art and Art History College of Fine Arts and Communication
Reader Ross Tangedal
Reader Jim O’Connell
Associate Professor of English College of Letters and Science
Associate Professor of Arts Management College of Fine Arts and Communication
Announcer Jim O’Connell
Announcer Scott Wallace Professor of Economics College of Professional Studies
Associate Professor of Arts Management College of Fine Arts and Communication
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3:30 p.m. Ceremony
Grand Marshal Jodi Olmsted Professor of Health Sciences and Wellness College of Professional Studies Faculty Marshals Aaron R. Gierhart Assistant Professor of Educational Technology College of Professional Studies Jasia Steinmetz Student Marshals Beth Kinslow Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Health Sciences and Wellness College of Professional Studies Tim Wright Professor of Physical, Health and Adapted Physical Education College of Professional Studies Reader Julia Fischer Assistant Dean, School of Health Sciences and Wellness College of Professional Studies Professor of Food and Nutrition College of Professional Studies
Announcer Sondra Reynolds Director of Clinical Services-Speech and Language Pathology College of Professional Studies
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Order of Exercises 9:30 a.m. Ceremony College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Letters and Sciences
Prelude UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra Andy Moran Director of Orchestras Processional Guests will please be seated during the processional. Presentation of Colors UW-Stevens Point ROTC Color Guard National Anthem Reagan Conklin Bachelor of Music Candidate College of Fine Arts and Communication
Class of 2026 Student Speaker Grace Geils Bachelor of Science Candidate College of Letters and Science
Alumni Pinning Ceremony Gretel Stock Class of 1998 Mark Wooldrage Class of 1996
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Master’s, Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates Stuart Benkert Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication Joshua Hagen Dean, College of Letters and Science
Welcome Pratima Gandhi Interim Chancellor
Honor Announcements Marty Loy Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferral of Degrees Interim Chancellor Gandhi Charge to Graduates Interim Chancellor Gandhi
Speaker Introduction Interim Chancellor Gandhi
Alma Mater – “The Purple and the Gold” Jaden Richards Bachelor of Music Candidate College of Fine Arts and Communication Words are printed on the last page of the program.
Commencement Address Tim Casey Vice President of Qmlativ Migrations Skyward, Inc. Introduction of Student Speaker Al Thompson Jr. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Recessional Guests are asked to remain seated.
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Order of Exercises 12:30 p.m. Ceremony
College of Natural Resources College of Professional Studies Sentry School of Business and Economics
Prelude UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra Andy Moran Director of Orchestras Processional Guests will please be seated during the processional. Presentation of Colors UW-Stevens Point ROTC Color Guard National Anthem Kennady Skougard Junior, Choral Music Education Major
Class of 2026 Student Speaker Danielle Wettstein Bachelor of Science Candidate College of Professional Studies Alumni Pinning Ceremony
Gretel Stock Class of 1998 Mark Wooldrage Class of 1996 ROTC Commissioning Interim Chancellor Gandhi Captain Olivia Logan Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Master’s, Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates Brian Sloss Dean, College of Natural Resources Rebecca Sommer Dean, College of Professional Studies Conferral of Degrees Interim Chancellor Gandhi Charge to Graduates Interim Chancellor Gandhi Alma Mater – “The Purple and the Gold” Kennady Skougard Words are printed on the last page of the program. Recessional Guests are asked to remain seated.
Welcome Pratima Gandhi Interim Chancellor
Honor Announcements Marty Loy Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Speaker Introduction Interim Chancellor Gandhi
Commencement Address Tim Casey Vice President of Qmlativ Migrations Skyward, Inc. Introduction of Student Speaker Al Thompson Jr. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Spring 2026 Commencement 8
Order of Exercises 3:30 p.m. Ceremony College of Professional Studies School of Education School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Prelude UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra Andy Moran Director of Orchestras Processional Guests will please be seated during the processional. Presentation of Colors UW-Stevens Point ROTC Color Guard National Anthem Kennady Skougard Junior, Choral Music Education Major
Class of 2026 Student Speaker Jordan Reilly Bachelor of Science Candidate College of Professional Studies
Alumni Pinning Ceremony Gretel Stock Class of 1998 Mark Wooldrage Class of 1996
Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Doctoral, Master’s and Baccalaureate Degree Candidates Rebecca Sommer Dean, College of Professional Studies
Welcome Pratima Gandhi Interim Chancellor
Conferral of Degrees Interim Chancellor Gandhi Charge to Graduates Interim Chancellor Gandhi
Honor Announcements Marty Loy Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Speaker Introduction Interim Chancellor Gandhi
Alma Mater – “The Purple and the Gold” Kennady Skougard Words are printed on the last page of the program.
Commencement Address Tim Casey Vice President of Qmlativ Migrations Skyward, Inc. Introduction of Student Speaker Al Thompson Jr. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Recessional Guests are asked to remain seated.
Spring 2026 Commencement 9
9:30 a.m. Ceremony College of Fine Arts and Communication College of Letters and Sciences
Master’s Degree Programs
College of Fine Arts and Communication Master of Music Education Bauer, Bryson Derrico, Louella Eaton, Christopher Kristiansen, Gabrielle Landrum, Abigayle Lau, Megan
Mayer, Zachariah Murray, Ryli Schraufnagel, Jennifer
College of Letters and Science Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology Xiong, Yeng
Master of Science in Data Science Bradford, Carla Hanken, Marlene
Master of Science in Information Technology Management Minor, James
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Baccalaureate Degree Programs
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Bachelor of Arts
Arn, Ella*** Babcock, Ben**
Garrigan, Macyn Grady, Jennifer Hanvold, Emilia Jaeger, Isabella*** Junk, Makayla** Kjornes, Morgan* Kloth, Katherine** Genskow, Skylar** Gereau, Shawn Groshek, Olivia Harper, Sanibel*** Heckendorf, Sophia** Heinz, Montanna** Hernandez, Alyssa* Holterman, Hannah***
Lambert, Karissa** Leitermann, Aubree* Magestro, Francesco** Mcgovern, Jack*** Moore, Aiden** Pierotti, Victoria Riefel, Alexandra* Langolf, Mackenzie* Leibham, Amanda Martinez, Jolie* Massart, Jacob* Matthews, Claire Matz, Ryan Nord, Jessa* Nordman, Joseph Osterman, Brittany** Pitsch, Sophie** Rasberry, Alexis* Rios Diaz, Celestina Rohland, Courtney Ruona, Martha*** Otto, Trinity* Owens, Janae
Rohland, Courtney Schneider, Marcella*** Schwickrath, Walter Shaffer, Abigail Stevens, Josiah Wolff, Anastasia***
Bohringer, Trevor Dickinson, Sarah** Douglas, Clara* Fischer, Avalon Gao, Emily
Bachelor of Fine Arts Achterberg, Ann** Bannach, Sydney** Basten, Elizabeth
Saldanha, Rebecca** Schuerman, Emily* Seidler, Caitlyn*** Seiler, Leah* Sheehan, Ashley* Skemp, Stephanie** Smith, Kya* Smogoleski, Cody Steidl, Katelyn* Steiger, Sarah Stock, Morgan Thompson, Samuel* Vincetich, Tyler Walsh, Isabel* Way, Brooke
Berken, Ione Beyer, Brooke Blue, Rylee Bouchard, Ryan** Brown, Sydney Brustad, Ella* Buchta, Alison Cremeens, Finley* Cupery, Peyton* Ehle, Alice*** Friedman, Micah** Fuentes, Angie Geier, Katelyn***
Iverson, Heather** Jeanes, Trayshaun Johnson, Kyler* Kaszubski, Rachel Kloth, Katherine** Konop, Gabrielle Kudick, Elizabeth LaBrasca, Grant*
Bachelor of Music Conklin, Reagan*** Conley, Alexsis Dummer, Katelyn** Edwards, Nathan*
Franklin, Benjamin Griffith, Megan Guth, Rebecca** Hamre, Maiah***
Hartl, Trevor** Myers, William*** Nash, Cannon Richards, Jaden*
Rutta, Johanna*** Selenske, Matthew**
Wills, Helaina* Wilson, Irene***
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Bachelor of Science Anderson, Madelyn** Beliunas, Jack Bjork, Samantha** Coles, Madelyn Holdsworth, Tamryn Johnson, Carlton LaRock, Lyric*
Luecht, Larz Meronek, Emma* Olson, Jordyn* Olson, Noah Paulsen, Abby** Proctor, William* Salm, Adam
Schwartz, Bryanna** Spoerl, Jacob Stedman, Maximilian Treutel, Tanner
Worzella, Logan** Zimdars, Mitchell Zirpoli, Maya
Tye, Spencer Vasquez, Erik Wefel, Justin
College of Letters and Science
Baier, Morgan*** Besemer, Sage*** Bjork, Samantha** Blackmon, Kenisha Bouchard, Ryan** Bronk, Angel*** Crockett, Quinnten Durrant, Ruth*** Edens, Elyse* Evans, John Giles, Trenton Glatt, Vidalia* Gould, Elizabeth Bachelor of Arts
Greer, Quinn** Grzesik, Brian*
Mack, Quinlyn* McPherson, Sophia*** Paulsen, Abby** Powell, Jameson** Rakow, Angel** Raschke, Skyler Roesken, Grady*** Rouer, Hannah Scheder, Kaitlin*** Schmidt, Kacey** Schultz, Madison* Skrenes, Alison* Sonnenberg, Nicole** Bohman, Ashley Brown, Kaddin Butler, Jacob Candelaria, Isabela** Carter, Jackson***
Stronstad, Ainsley* Thiel, Anthony Vang, Sandy Vlotho, Elena*** Webb, Sophia** White, Holly Wiedmeyer, Brittani Wood, Gracelyn*** Woolley, Aji Wright, Karson Yoerger, Olivia*** Zajkowski, Samuel* Zastrow, Taylor** Daubner, Chelsy** Deckelman, Kelly Dietz, Jordan* Dombrowski, Nathan** Donaldson, Grace* Dorn, Jakob Dreikosen, Ashley** Eggers, Isabelle
Haroldson, Taylor Heffernan, Cedric* Heibler, Rebecca
Kieta, Brianne Koepel, Greg
Kovach, Lillian* LaBelle, Terrin* Laliberte, Nicholas* Lehman, Helena Leibham, Amanda Loving, Brianna*** Barrett, Addisyn Bauer, Faith Becker, Grace Becker, Jed* Belsha, Elizabeth** Berens, Brody Besemer, Sage*** Bestul, Matthew* Birchenall, Ashton Bjornstad, Chad Blackmon, Kenisha Blaser, Jaxom* Bogaczyk, Brenna
Bachelor of Science Abel, Madailyn*** Allen, Paige Anthony, Rachel* Apsey, Monica
Arbaugh, Aidan** Arendt, Madalyn* Babcock, Sarah Bacon, Chloe Baeseman, Emma** Ball, Jo Anne* Banks, Brayden*** Bannach, Kaleb*** Barlament, Logan
Cekalla, Emma Christopherson, Mackenzie Ciftci, Tarrik Combs, Olivia Cook, Maryah Cychosz, Tori Czachor, Carly*
Erdman, Kristina Falkner, Allison Fey, Elliot** Fitz, Bartholomew Forseth, Emma***
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Bachelor of Science (continued)
Fortenberry, Icarus Frigen, Chase Gallagher, Megan Geils, Grace*** Glab, Rylyn*** Glaeser, Erik** Goeser, Luke Gordon, Logan* Gray, Emma Grzelak, Allison Guida, Michael Guldan, Elric*** Gurney, Morgan Gust, Miranda Guyette, Austin Hairston, Ke’Nyah Hanratty, Jacob Haroldson, Melissa* Heckmann, Benjamin Heisinger, Adeline* Henckel, Stephanie* Hendrickson, Levi Hensel, Madeline*** Hockberger, Abigail Holsman, August*** Howell, Alexandra Huntington, Molly Jacobson, Alexis Janikowski, Kalissa Jantz, Tristin*** Johnson, Ariahna* Henslin, Joshua Hesse, Alison* Ho, Ngan Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Oliver* Junk, Makayla** Kasten, Presley*** Kazik-Sieck, Taylor
Kerr, Alaina* Kester, Makayla*** King, Cody Kingdom, Henna Kinney, Renee** Kirby, Aidan Kirsch, Ava Klukas, Natalya Knecht, Madison Kneevers, Reno Koehmstedt, Megan Koeller, Jaden* Krema, Ava Krumm, Gabriel* Krzanowski, Claire Kutil, Aaron Laning, Jillian Laszewski, Jack* Le Roy, Raeann Lehmann, Mackenzie Leist, Aiden Lind, Wyatt* Loy, Matthew Lubinski, Delaney** Lutz, Rylee*** Madson, Kyra Maeder, Emily* Maroszek, Aaron*** Mau, Katelyn Maufort, Naomi*** McClure, Caden McGrath, Gabrielle McKelvey, Alexandria Mcsherry, Renee*** Meinert, Ava*** Meinhardt, Dayne Milkie-Rivas, Savana Milkowski, Jackson Miller, Edward Lyke, Wilson*** Mack, Quinlyn*
Miller, Sydney Moehr, Connor** Molitor, Heather Montero, Maria Morschauser, Caden* Moua, Koua Yeng Mullin, Emma* Myers, William*** Nelson, Alexander Nelson, Avery Nelson, Dasonie Nelson, Ruby* Neuman, Evan Nielsen, Lindsay* Nimmer, Brett* Nordness, Jack* Nowaczyk, Jessica Olejnik, Drew* Opaneye, Benjamin*** Osowski, Mckenzie* Otto, Sidney*** Page, Isabella** Paulson, Abbigail Payne, James* Perino, Christopher
Reeve, Rhianna Reichenberger, Cole* Rettler, Karissa** Retzlaff, Brianna*** Rice, Dominic Roe, Zachary*** Rottscheit, Johnathan Rousseau, Sarah Rowland, Delaney** Russell, Marinah*** Russo, Liam Ryf, Sophie Salzman, Lillie*** Sannes, Jevin* Sauers, Kylee Schauder, William** Schreiner, Kaelyn*** Schreiner, Kalista* Schubring, Teilyn Schueler, Taiya Schulte, Kyle Servais, Hunter Shupe, Dannica Silavanh, Alexandra* Simpson, Charles Smith, Alphonso Smith, Ariana Smith, Rebecca Smith, Sheila Snyder, Hannah* Sobczak, Hana Stanislawski, Kali Stanley, Noah Staves, Elliona Stecker, Dillon** Stedman, Christopher
Perri, Jordan Peters, Seth Peterson, Reegan Pingel, Nicole Plante, Aubree Potter, Emma Potter, Kayla** Powers, Anna
Prescher, Tammy Prichard, Izabella Propson, Chase* Przybylski, Madelynn
Stone, Harrison Swenson, Avali Theoharopoulos, Ethan*** Theriault, Adyn
Quigley, Trevor Radtke, Griffin Rahn, Abigail Randazzo, Elijah*
Kehoe, Alexis Kelley, Sophie
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Bachelor of Science (continued)
Therman, Niko Theys, Jordan Totten, Madison
Welsh, Holly Wendt, Kaylee Westberg, Zane Weynand, Taylor Whalley, Ellen* Wiemeri, Jakob* Wilke, Shannon** Wilkinson, Zoee Will, Frankie Williams, Haley**
Williamson, Alivia Wilterdink, Kyle* Winecke, Alexis** Winecke, Autumn** Wisinski, Allison*
Yang, Pa Soua** Yang, Ze Young, Zachary* Zimmerman, Keatan*** Zins, Cameron*
Totzke, Lilith* Vale, Madison Valid, Valentina*** Vang, Jocelyn Volbright, Kaitlyn*** Waldorf, Heather Wallace, Gethin*
Wojcik, Ryan* Wolf, Nathan** Wright, Casey* Xiong, Njayleng Yang, Meenai
Associate Degree Programs
College of Letters and Science Associate of Arts and Science
Grambsch, Kayla Johnson, Parker Kienbaum, Michaela Klesmith, Colton Lahay, Joshua
Lange, Brody Lee, Phoua
Pfeifer, Nicholas Scheel, Tryn Strain, Jarah Thao, Manaly Weisenberger, Kohlbe*
Wierzba, Thomas Xiong, Vicki
Metko, Andrew* O’Brien, Emma Pazdro, Wyatt
Associate of Science Goetsch, Alicia Kenny, Nathan* Kronzer, Harrison
Undergraduate Honors The faculty has established a program of academic honors to recognize undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement. There are three levels of undergraduate academic honors, which are awarded on the basis of grade point average for all courses attempted.
Summa Cum Laude: overall GPA of 3.9 or above *** Magna Cum Laude: overall GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 ** Cum Laude: overall GPA of 3.5 to 3.74 *
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12:30 p.m. Ceremony College of Natural Resources College of Professional Studies Sentry School of Business and Economics
Master’s Degree Programs
College of Natural Resources Master of Natural Resources Dremel, Abby Mueller, Brayden Shruck, Matthew Trantham, Ryan Master of Science in Natural Resources Hiley, Grace Jungbluth, Caden Kopec, Amy Mentele, Alexandra Misewicz, Matthew Undlin, Dylan
Zhea, Kristian
Wilkinson, Maxwel Wood, Sarah Woolever, Brianna
College of Professional Studies Master of Business Administration in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making
Anderson, Paige Belsha, Eleanor Bertrand, Leah Coleman, Derek Dammann, Camron Edwards, Carson Ellis, Kylie
Esser, Courtney Jarr, Connelly Kaminski, David Kirsch, Grant Kopp, Ashley Martin, Darrell Miller, Spencer
Mueller, Ariana Olson, Caroline Saldivar, Kelsy Vruwink, Chasten Yang, Andrew Zuniga-Meyer, Isabel
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Baccalaureate Degree Programs
College of Natural Resources
Abrahamson, Elina* Adams, Joseph** Allred, Kayla Anderson, Aaron* Anderson, Emma Anderson, Grace* Baeten, McKenzie Baselt, Mya*** Beringer, Phynix Beyers, Maxwell Bolanos, Andres Bolen, Maximillian Bort, Devin** Bottomley-Tharp, Evelyn Brekke, Chase Briske, Dominic Broge, Taylor* Berndt, Brock Bexson, Riley Brown, Stephani* Buckentin, Hailey* Buckholt, Gabrielle*** Burke, Rowan Burmester, Ryan Butschlick, Katherine* Callen, Jack Camlek, Corey Carlson, Katelin* Cashin, Brycen* Chambers, Aleda Chesnut, Mary** Cianciola, Sienna Clendenning, Azalea*** Cleveland, Cale* Cohoon, Adrienne*** Bachelor of Science
Craig, Sophia Creed, Madelyn Czerwinski, Gavin Dailey, Clayton Dalzell, Christopher DeBoer, Quentin DeGuiseppi, Piper Donovan, Bennett Duignan, Daniel Eccles, Trinity Ehmiller, Brianna Eidenschink, Nicholas Elsinger, Lee Ertl, Nancy Ertmann, Olivia Farrell, Maura Fauble, Nicholas Felix, Adrian Ferguson, Ethan Finley, Alana Deschler, Cody DeWitt, Thomas Dibble, Reilly
Gosse, Logan Grant, Colin Hage, Ada** Hakala, Jon* Halbach, Olivia Hamilton, Madelyn Hanson, Connor Harlow, Kayla* Hart, Samuel* Hartmann, Elizabeth Hartz, Isaac Hauschild, Dawson* Henneman, Rachel** Hennings, Cody Hibbard, Alaina Higgins, Caedyn Hoffmann, Joshua** Hoover, Thomas Hopp, Tyler Horan, Melody Hougard, Sarah*** Hubbard, Tristan Huebner, Zachary Inthamavong, Aaliyah* Janitch, Hunter Jankowski, Hunter Jeisy, Nicholas* Jensen, Nathan* Johns, Roslin Kabat, Aster Kahl, Austin* Kautz, Bryson Kearney, Grace Kelnhofer, Alyssa** Klappa, Adam*** Klouda, John*
Knutson, Troy** Konopacki, Justin* Kovalaske, Hannah Kozelek, Samuel Krenke, Nathaniel Kristan, Andrew Kuennen, Amelia Kuhlmann, Lilly Ladik, Jacob Lamela, Jacie* Landre, Mathieu Latka, David Legrave, Rosanna Leiberg, Saigen Lensert, Davis Levandowski, Samantha* Lilla, Michael* Lubbert, Chase Lukes, Noah Luther, Matthew Mahler, William* Mahon, Lillian Malone, Sarah Mann, Hunter* Marcott, Greyson Marking, Natalie*** Matson, Aidan McAlpine, Hunter McCarthy, Brady Mcconnell, Jacob McHugh, Madelyn*** McKenzie, Connor McNulty, Hunter Medrano, Isabella* Meighan, Pearse
Fisher, Ethan*** Follman, Ella** Forseth, Allie*** Fox, Jack
Frame, Jack* Fromm, Ben Fuller, Piper
Gagnon, Gavin* Gallivan, Naomi* Ganesh, Malha** Garceau, Jena*** Gentner, Kathryn Gilchrist, Holly**
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Bachelor of Science (continued)
Messacar, Dylan Messinger, Tyde Meyers, Josephine Mickelson, Teagan Molacek, Dillon Monte, Kole* Moran, Benjamin* Mueller, Jordan Nafe, Jonathon* Nimmer, Elliot*** Norris, Kevin Nosko, Tyler Ogden, Lilyann Oliver, Kamden Orna, Paige** Osland, Anthony** Overbeck, Brodie Pankratz, Graeson Paul, Jeffrey
Petersen, Logan Peterson, Bishop Petrach, Veronica** Pinter, Michaela*** Podrez, Alexis Purdy, Jeffrey Puuri, Benjamin* Rice, Bryant Rice, Devon Rojas, Elena** Ross, Julius*** Sailing, Nicholas Sawicki, Micayla Schlosser, Sullivan* Schlotman, Colton* Schmidt, Sadie* Schott, Brandon** Shaw, Thomas** Shepard, Frank Siedschlag, Henry Siena, Dylan
Simmons, Joseph Simon, Shane Slowinski, Austin Smith, Bradyn Smith, Brandon Smith, Kyle Smith, Shane Smith, Will* Solis, Dylan Stangel, Ella Steel, Alexandria Steinhoff, Michael* Stuczynski, Sawyer Stuebs, Jake Swiontek, Luke Tanner, Domonic Thomas, Josie Thompson, Gaven***
Tremelling, Elisabeth*** Ullrich, Rylie Ungar, Joseph* Vackar, Caleb Valadez, Ruby Vandemark, Hazel Vandenelzen, Chantelle Vanprice, Brandon Verstegen, William Voelker, Nathaniel* Vold, Andrew Waltenberg, Annika*** Weber, William* Wells, Molly White, Cullen* Wiebe III, Dennis** Wiedmeyer, Brittani Wilson, Joshua
Tomal, Ashley Tomaszewski, Christopher*
Zahrt, Adam Zimmer, Leo Zobel, Benjamin***
Payne, Brooke Peters, Treyton
College of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science
Ahrens, Grace* Arndt, Austin Ayers, Juliet Balk, Madisen Bartoli, Arianna*** Baumbach, Kai* Beckard, Connor Becker, Mathew Beeler, Isaac Beran, Hayley Blair, Jack** Brehmer, Brooke Brey, Emmett Brooks, Kadin*
Brown, Savana*** Buehler, Alexandria Bunting, Sean Carmichael, Kayla Cha, Alina
Downie, Kate* Earnest, Aaron* Ellis, Mya*** Featherstone, Elizabeth Featherstone, Lillian
Hamus, Katerina* Hansen, Collin Harris, Daniel** Hattori, Ashlee Helms, Nicholas Henry, Aaron* Hill, Quinton*** Hockers, Justin Hollatz, Dylan Hornat, Kayla** Howard, Ethan Irwin, Eli Jahnke, Jeremiah* Jens, McCartney*
Christ, Tyler Cole, Keegan Cole, Thomas Combs, Caden Day, David**
Foss, Jennifer Fuchs, Gavin* Gady, Ryan Geisler, Kacee* Gengler, Noah
DeBruin, Wynne Dekarske, Jacob* Denny, Makenzie* Densow, Haley*
Germain, Christian Germain, Emma*** Govett, Nicholas Hall, Ian
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Bachelor of Science (continued)
Jossie, Lindsey Kietzer, Kallie** Kloehn, Mason Kluz, Adam Koch, Jaden Komarek, Connor* Kortz, Blake Kowalke, Noah Kruger, Ariah* LaRue, Nathan* Leasman, Zoey** Leonhardt, Makenna Limacher, Gabriel Loomis, Andrew Lutz, Kristen Lyon, Olivia*** Maciolek, Tatiana Manley, Charles Massow, Landon Masters, Jeremiah
Merkatoris, John Mielke, Rachel Miller, Myah***
Rucker, Nathan Rumbaugh, James Rupp, Harlan Sazama, Kaden* Schmidt, Kaitlyn Schueller, Braeden* Schultz, Kenneth* Schultz, Lance Severin, Max*** Shoen, Brandon Silver, McKenna* Singer, Jacob Smith, Charles Smith, Matthias** Smith, Nathaniel Sommermeyer, Gabriel
Teunissen, Evan Thom, Andrew Thor, Houadu** Timm, Brennan Turinske, Felicia** VanZeeland, Jacob Venet, Alec* Walker, Zack Weiland, Cayden Wettstein, Danielle** Whitemarsh, Elijah Wierzbicki, Brady Wilder, Mcklayn Wrycha, Abigail Xiong, Cindy Yang, Joua Zirko, Daniel Weis, Remi*** Wentz, Brady
Morgan, Anna*** O’Connor, Riley Oliver, Melanie** Olson, Derek Olson, Theodore* Onofreychuk, Dylan Paladino, Luca Perez, Jesus Peterson, Brooke*** Petri, Annalisa** Poehnelt, Tania-Lynn Pond, Ethan Preston, Elliot* Przesmicki, Derek Rank, Michael** Rininger, Ryan Robinson, Angela
Sondelski, Taylor Spanbauer, Jacob Stomberg, Brady
Strizel, Aidan Suscha, Alex* Tarjan, Shane
Maus, Caden Mead, Mason
Roche, Bryson Rodgers, Isaac
Associate Degree Programs
College of Professional Studies Associate of Science
Bauer, Jesse*** Bloom, Jennarae
Cherney, Ryder Fernandez, Agustin
Meissner, Mason** Wrensch, Louis
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3:30 p.m. Ceremony College of Professional Studies School of Education School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Doctoral Degree Programs
College of Professional Studies
Doctor of Audiology*
Biese, Kadie DeKraai, Adaline
Jansky, Kylie Kleutsch-Palma, Allisyn
Lobejko, Hallie
Doctor of Education in Educational Sustainability
Burhop, Danielle Caballero, Luis Hess, Gloria L
Holtzman, Sara Li, Jie Minch, Samuel
Olsen, Pauline Snarski, Maria Stricker, Heather
Swanson, Samantha Witkus-James, Heidi
Master’s Degree Programs
Master of Science in Athletic Training Anklam, Kyler Baller, Bryce Bembenek, Luke Birr, Taylor Dietz, Rece Enright, Conner Kunkel, Delaney McCarthy, Samantha
Meyers, Alyssa Priestley, Ayanna Schnell, Breanna Van Ess, Trent
Vanrossem, Bryant Wefel, Elena Zawlocki, Carter
*The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) is a joint program with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UW-Stevens Point and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UW-Madison. The collaborative education program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
Ahonen, Macie Beatty, Elliana Bolanos, Jennifer Buxton, Bree Dehnel, Emma Froh, Alyssa Fushianes, Jheri Geiger, Remi
Hayes, Elizabeth Heuss, Brooke Jablonski, Mya Kamel, Leila
Moehn, Mariah Nelson, Karli Newberry-Cricks, Carli Prondzinski, Jayden Ridderbusch, Brylee Romanowich, Delaney
Scully, Skyler Spitzer, Chloie
Suckow, Catherine Verdone, Angellia Westlake, Claire Wisniewski, Morgan
Kermendy, Paige Kindiuk, Oksana Kostichka, Savannah Miller, Brooklyn
Royston, Riley Schaefer, Paige
Master of Science in Community and Organizational Leadership Campbell, Kenneth Heideman, Myranda Oakley, Paula Paul, Amy Stuebs, Emily Sweet, Celia Walczak, Mya Willis, Chay
Master of Science in Education Anderson, Brittany
Frank, Sierra Fruhling, Mae Gilbertson, Valerie Gosh, Allison Hawley, Kacey Kemnetz, Dawn Kemnetz, Shawn Koehler, Macey Litherland, Melissa Meier, Aaron Miller, Bethany
Miller, Markie Morris, Chloe ONeill, Jennifer Ostrander, Cacey Paige, Amanda Paske, Allison Peters, Molly Pingel, Linda Powell, Carolyn Propson, Heidi Robers, Genny
Roberson, Deanna Salcido, Jesse Sato, Jasmine Stenstrup, Jaden Swanson, Brianne Thode, Kaitlyn Thomas, Scott Vacha, Natalie Wogahn, Abigail Zoll, Alevya
Bess, Elizabeth Brown, Hilary
Brueggen, Krista Cherney, Ashley Csorba, Kristina Dacunha, Nichelle Davis, Gillian DeValkenaere, Kristin Dick, Hannah Fitzsimmons, Brianna
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Arteman, Christian Ciesielski, Vanessa Mylener, Carlee Ossmann, Adrian
Parks, Samantha
Master of Science in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems Schell, Abbigail
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Baccalaureate Degree Programs
College of Professional Studies
Jackels, Kennedy Mehling, Alison*** Negron Gonzalez, Charelis** Bachelor of Arts
Pierret, Emmie** Reitz, Alex** Shamion, Jordan
Stebnitz, Grady Stibbe, Gage Wren, Faith*
Bachelor of Science
Ahern, Natalie** Anderson, Miranda** Andrle, Madeline* Anker, Naomi Arneson, Skyler*** Aspros, Peter* Baier, Morgan*** Bailey, Bethany Bales, Natalie* Balge, Benjamin** Beauchamp, Abigail Beavin, Jessica*** Behnke, Kendal** Belter, Madeline Bennett, Samuel* Benning, Ethan Berg, Kayla Blaschka, Paige Block, Brady Boehnlein, Madeline* Bohl, Mia Bond, Abbey Brewster, Kyle Brown, Emily** Brown, Mallory Brumfield, Cierra Brummond, Lauren Burress, Logan* Chapman, Andrew Chesek, Stefani*
Cheyka, Briah Corazalla, Calee* Corn, Guadalupe Cornell, Tayja Cossette, Adam Cullen, Emma** Czuppa, Jacee* Czysz, Connor Danley, Olivia* DeCleene, Gabrielle* Dellise, Harley Depies, Logan*** Dietsche, Alyson** Dombrowski, Isabelle* Dorn, Megan Dvorak, Emma* Ellenbecker, Kayla** Espitia, Summer Everson, Samuel* Farrell, Malerie* Ferkey, Gwendolyn*** Fieck, Sophie Fillmore, Dominnic Foote, Allyson*** Foster, Augustus***
Garski, Megan*** Genskow, Kyla Gibson, Nick Golueke, Abigail Graber, Abigail* Griege, Emily*** Gronert, Abigail*** Gross, Spencer Guinn, Matti Gunning, Zackary Hacker, BreAnna Handrick, Jaelyn* Hansen, Alexah Hansen, Saree* Hasse, Grace Hayes, Abbey* Hedrick, Morgan Heise, Brooke** Hellesen, Hannah Hempe, Haley Heuss, Grace*** Hobbs, Allison* Hoefer, Marie* Hofmeister, Haley* Holland, Rachel Hosler, Hadley* Hill, Adelyn Hinke, Riley
Jankowski, Alyssa* Jankowski, Katherine** Jenn, Scott Jochimsen, Destiny Johnson, Natalie** Jordan, Libby Juneau, Claire Kasson, Claire* Kibbel, Lindsey** Kiel, Madelyn** Kirk, Jennifer* Kirsch, Bryn* Kirsch, Peyton* Klingeisen, Jonah Klitzke, Cassidy*** Klug, Liberty* Knuth, Sarah Koback, Devin Kohler, Mackenzie*** Kopp, Nolan* Krause, Slade Krueger, Madisyn*** Kruse, Macie*** Krzoska, Macy** Ksicinski, Bennett Kundinger, Brianna Kvasnica, Hannah Labarge, Kohl** Konkol, Tayler Koopman, Jane
Frazier, Hailey Frey, Lauren**
Friske, Megan*** Froment, Jordan Garcia Lerma, Marissa
Hoving, John* Jacquet, Colbi
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Bachelor of Science (continued) Larkin, Gabrielle Larsen, Julianna Lewens, Gabrielle*
Pehlke, Aiden Perez, Luke* Peters, Rachael** Petersen, Hannah** Philipps, Toriana Piechocki, Gracelyn Pigeon, Cassidy*** Pinney, Paris Pontzloff, Tanik** Porter-Krieger, Jewels Portmann, Ashton** Prahl, Parker***
Schultz, Carter Schultz, Emily Schultz, Hailey** Schultz, Nicole Schultz, Waylon* Schumacher, Kaylee Schumacher, Zoe* Schwartzbauer, Ava Schwigel, Rebecca** Schwobe, Mitchell* Seefeldt, Haley Senso, Nathaniel** Setum, Dominic Severt, Taylor Shulfer, Alexa*** Sickinger, Emma Siedschlag, Canon* Sielaff, Nicholas* Simonis, Samantha** Slaton, Jayley Smith, Kenley* Smits, Ariel** Smits, Morgan*** Solinsky, Miranda Sonnentag, Chloe** Spindler, Olivia Spreitzer, Tim Stankowski, Cade* Steier, Brooklynn** Steinke, Jaida* Stingle, Abigail*** Stromme, Mya*** Stuart, Lily**
Swanson, Alex Theriault, Alex** Theyel, Jianna Thomas, Lydia** Tiziani, Sylvia
Loftus, Ava** Lor, Hayden
Lucas, Elizabeth*** Lunde, Hannah*** Mader, Olivia* Madison, Lucille* Magolski, Gabrielle* Maloney, Isabelle Maschmeyer, Grace Meister, Judith* Molter, Audrey** Moore, Edwin*** Morales, Dulce Mortenson, Emily** Mrotek, Tanner** Nappier, David** Neu, Aleaya Neuhaus, Kyrsten*** Neuzil, Kennedy Novotny, Brittany* Ntenda, Chantal O’connell, Riley* O’Donnell, Molly Okeefe, Sabrina*** Osman, Wahida** Paltzer, Emma Paque, Abby Paukner, Olivia** Paulsrud, Morgan** Pease, Jacob
Truehl, Benjamin* Turzinski, Paige** Vander Sanden, Grace Vang, Ka Veeser, Desiree*** Vega Galvan, Jennifer* Venzke, Bailey* Voermans, Ashton Voltmer, Elizabeth* Voorhees, Kristin
Prange, Brett Quass, Leila* Raddatz, Kayoda Rades, Milo Reed, Malya** Reilly, Jordan** Reines, Hadley Rendall, Gracie Rennie, Kaydee Rice, Elijah* Roberts, Abigail* Roepke, Hannah* Roth, Adian Rudie, Sarah***
Voter, Sarah Wick, Mahra Wigington, Joshua Wilson, Rue** Winter, Emma*** Woldt, Jacob Wood, Emily Woyak, Ayla Wythe, Addison** Wzorek, Tyler Yang, Mai Nhia* Yuma, Grant*** Zaborski, Joshua Zovar, Breanna* Zygowski, Ashley
Ryan, Lauren Sand, Kylie* Sanni, Oriyomi Scheglowski, Anna*** Schipper, Kimberly
Schippers, Scott Schmidt, Luke*
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Altmann, Tiera
Dhuey, Tara* Ehrike, Wyatt Frawley, Darian* Gethers, Rebekah*** Glodowski, Desirae Hollar, Emily
Jahnz, Stephanie Jens, Kennedy
Rodriguez, Leticia* Salinas, Maria Scheunemann, Kylee Thistle, Mackenzie* Tuttle, Amor* Yedinak, Brynn*
Berthiaume, Laina Beversdorf, Bergen Billmann, Sofia** Callagan, Hanna* Conto, Emma
Kilawee, Delanie* Liddicoat, Avery* Marquardt, Kassia McGlynn, Autumn**
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Albertson Medallion Recipients
The Albertson Medallion was established in 1967 as a memorial to James H. Albertson, eighth president of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. These students have distinguished themselves as true leaders within the academic and co-curricular activities of our university and community. In awarding the medallions, the students, faculty and staff members of UW-Stevens Point express their great pride in the accomplishments of the graduates during their college experience. The Albertson Medallion further suggests an anticipation of the significant achievement, which we believe lies ahead for these recipients.
Brayden Banks Arianna Bartoli Megan Bonikowske Angel Bronk Katelin Carlson
Quinton Hill Chris Kirsch Judith Meister Elliot Nimmer Annalisa Petri
Jordan Reilly Giselle Rottier Ethan Theoharopoulos
Elena Vlotho Casey Wright
Chancellor’s Leadership Award Recipients
The Chancellor’s Leadership Award was established in 1978 at the urging of former Chancellor Lee Sherman Dreyfus. The award recognizes UW-Stevens Point graduates who contribute significant leadership, demonstrate university and/or community service, and display a commitment to personal growth. Each recipient receives a bronze medallion emblazoned with the University Seal and presented with a purple and gold ribbon.
Elina Abrahamson Grace Anderson Benjamin Balge Brayden Banks Arianna Bartoli Angel Bronk Ryan Burmester Katelin Carlson Adrienne Cohoon Reagan Conklin Ruth Durrant Brianna Ehmiller Elliot Fey Jena Garceau Grace Geils
Holly Gilchrist Madelyn Hamilton Saree Hansen Grace Hasse Alyssa Hernandez Quinton Hill Kayla Hornat Sarah Hougard Tristin Jantz Natalie Johnson Cassidy Klitzke Hannah Kovalaske Aubree Leitermann Caden Maus Judith Meister
Myah Miller Audrey Molter Dulce Morales Caden Morschauser Elliot Nimmer Brooke Peterson Annalisa Petri
Brandon Smith Matthias Smith Ella Stangel Alex Suscha
Ethan Theoharopoulos Chantelle Vandenelzen Grace Vander Sanden Desiree Veeser Elena Vlotho Casey Wright Taylor Zastrow Keatan Zimmerman
Parker Prahl Jordan Reilly Julius Ross
Kaitlin Scheder Madison Schultz Rebecca Schwigel Alexandra Silavanh Stephanie Skemp
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Special Honor Designations
Braided navy and gold cords ending in fringed tassels and/or a two-inch cloisonné medallion featuring a rendering of the Phi Kappa Phi emblem suspended from royal blue ribbon represent Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Black and gold cords ending in fringed tassels represent Phi Eta Sigma, the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students in all disciplines. Teal cords represent Alpha Kappa Delta, the National Sociology Honor Society. Blue, brown and gold cords represent Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society. Green and purple cords represent Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society. Red and white cords represent Lambda Pi Eta, the Communication Honor Society. White, black and blue cords represent Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Blue and white cords represent the National Residence Hall Honorary. White, purple and gold cords represent Phi Upsilon Omicron, the National Honor Society in Family and Consumer Sciences. The cloisonné enamel on a brass-finished medallion, suspended from a red grosgrain ribbon, depicts the symbol and Greek letters for Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. Colored sashes worn by students who have spent one or more semesters abroad represent the host countries of UW-Stevens Point’s semester abroad programs–Australia, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland and Spain. Purple sashes with a gold globe are worn by students who have completed a short-term study abroad program. Purple and gold cords represent the University Honors Program. Scarlet and black cords represent Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society. Green and white stole with an evergreen emblem represent Xi Sigma Pi, the National Natural Resource Management Honor Society. Platinum and black cords and stole represent Sigma Alpha Pi, the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success. Red and white cords represent Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society. White stole with NCFR emblem represents Honor Student recognition from the National Council on Family Relations. White sashes with gold globe and blue insignia represent Lambda Alpha, the National Anthropology Honors Society.
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Wisconsin Native American Representation
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point exists upon land inhabited by the original indigenous people of this area, including the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and the many other nations and groups that predate colonial borders. We acknowledge that with colonialization Native American people have been dispossessed of their lands and irreparably changed by the actions of individuals and institutions. We acknowledge our responsibility to understand and respond to those actions. In partnership with the Native American Center, we commit to working together to honor the past, be intentional in the present, and to build our future with truth. UW-Stevens Point is proud to display the flags of the 12 Native American tribes of Wisconsin in the Dreyfus University Center. The following tribal flags are represented on campus: Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Brothertown Nation Forest County Potawatomi Ho-Chunk Nation Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Oneida Nation Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Sokaogon Chippewa Community - Mole Lake Band of Lake Superior Chippewa St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians
For the full Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Statement, please visit: uwsp.edu/indigenous-land-acknowledgment-statement .
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International Flags
As a depiction of the university’s commitment to fostering global citizenship, the international flags represent the home countries of our international students since 1980, and also the countries in which our students have studied through international programs. The current total of 125 nations includes the following:
Angola Anguilla
Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Fed States of Micronesia Finland France The Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Great Britain Greece
Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya
Portugal Puerto Rico Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka St. Kitts and Nevis
Argentina Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Belize Bermuda Bosnia-Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burma Burundi Cameroon Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Democratic Republic Costa Rica Côte d’Ivoire Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark
North Korea South Korea Kuwait Laos Latvia Libya Luxembourg Malawi Malaysia Mali Mauritania Mexico Mongolian Peoples Republic Morocco Myanmar Namibia Nepal
St. Lucia Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan
Greenland Guatemala Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia
Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine Venezuela Vietnam Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe
Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria North Ireland Norway Oman Pakistan Palestine Peru Philippines Poland
Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan
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Chancellor’s Medallion and the Ceremonial Mace
The Chancellor’s Medallion and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Ceremonial Mace were both handcrafted by Henry M. Runke, former chairman of the UW-Stevens Point Art Department. The medallion was cast in a 14k gold pendant in 1968 and contains a purple amethyst to represent the school colors. The four-sectioned areas beginning near the center symbolize the four colleges of the university and terminate as prongs for the gem. The mace, carried by the grand marshal in academic processions, was completed in 1976 and has a square base on which important dates from the school’s history are recorded. The most prominent feature is the head of the mace, which is a miniature of the cupola on Old Main, the university’s symbol. The inside of the mace also contains a purple amethyst.
Cupola Replica Commissioned by Chancellor Bernie L. Patterson, 2012 Cupola by Joseph Hoover, artisan Weather vane by Boleslaw Kochanowski and sons, artisans Bill McKee, consultant
The cupola replica that resides in Old Main was created from materials significant to the university and surrounding communities: white ash and elm from campus; white pine from Marathon Park in Wausau; lead curtain weights from Jenkins Theatre in the Noel Fine Arts Center; slate from a chalkboard in the Communication Arts Center; and hemlock from the former Lullabye Furniture factory. The original weather vane stood atop Old Main for 118 years and was replaced in 2011. The replica iron weather vane is a one-fifth scale model of the original.
It is a tradition for first-year students to seal their commitment to the university by touching the cupola replica as they depart from Convocation. Faculty and staff renew their commitment in a similar fashion. A bookend tradition is observed upon graduation as students become alumni and receive a pin bearing the iconic symbol. This represents the use of their knowledge to engage responsibly with a diverse and sustainable world. On special nights the cupola atop Old Main shines purple in honor of all those the university has served and our bright future ahead. On Commencement night, the cupola is lit in honor of the graduates.
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Welcome 2026 graduates to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni Association. Today, you become one of the university’s most important ambassadors—a major force in shaping and cementing the reputation of UW-Stevens Point. Part of the UW-Stevens Point Advancement unit that includes the UWSP Foundation and the development team, the Alumni Association works to strengthen relationships with more than 90,000 Pointer alumni worldwide. The association helps alumni stay in touch with former classmates and friends through a variety of services, including reunions, Homecoming and alumni volunteer opportunities, as well as various communications and social media forums and special events. To learn more about the Alumni Association and its board of directors, contact the Alumni Affairs Office at 715-346-3811 or alumni@uwsp.edu, or visit www.uwsp.edu/alumni. We are delighted to recognize a special group of Pointer alumni joining us for the spring 2026 morning commencement exercises. Members of the Class of 1976 are celebrating their Iris Reunion today. Alumni who became part of the Pointer family 50 years or more ago join us to celebrate what commencement is like today and to reminisce about the tradition in which they took part in decades ago. You are all part of a very special family – The UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni Association
The Purple and the Gold Original song written by Kenneth Pray | Rewritten by James Arrowood
Other schools of valor boast Of victories galore, Of laurels never lost, Of triumphs by the score; Let them tell you of their prowess Of warriors strong and bold, But their colors ever lower To the Purple and the Gold! Alma Mater, our Wisconsin Dear Stevens Point we toast, Recalling former times, Of challenge and repose. On the banks of old Wisconsin, Alumni glories told; We offer our allegiance To the Purple and the Gold!
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