WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (February 9, 2023) — Tori Verbeck from Geneseo, Illinois, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held December 17, 2022.

Around 775 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.

Verbeck graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Physical Education — BSE

The graduating class included five international students, 41 military veterans, and 134 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 79 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.

More than forty students participated in the university's Hired Before Graduation campaign, which celebrates students who landed a job, earned acceptance to graduate school, or started their own business before commencement.

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