Family and friends of UW-Whitewater graduates gather in Kachel Fieldhouse. UW-Whitewater held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Kachel Fieldhouse. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)
Family and friends of UW-Whitewater graduates gather in Kachel Fieldhouse. UW-Whitewater held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Kachel Fieldhouse. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

UW-Whitewater Announces 2025 Winter Graduates

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Whitewater, WI — Nearly 900 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held December 13, 2025, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.

Local students who earned degrees from UW-Whitewater at winter commencement were:

  • Morrison, IL – Anna Rinker graduated Cum Laude with an Elementary Education BSE degree
  • Port Byron, IL – Sarah Prigge graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Psychology BS degree

Students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. Congratulations!

The 888-member graduating class included nine international students, 69 military veterans and 154 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 77 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.

A total of 61 students participated in the university’s Hired Before Graduation campaign, which celebrates students who landed a job, earned a job promotion, were accepted to graduate school, or started their own business before commencement.

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