WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (July 1, 2024) — More than 1,500 students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at spring commencement, held May 11, 2024, at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.
The following students from your coverage area earned degrees from UW-Whitewater:
Cordova, Illinois, 61242: Kaitlyn Collins graduated with the following degree: Special Education — BSE
Rock Island, Illinois, 61201: Ethan Kirkpatrick graduated with the following degree: Media Arts and Game Development — BA
Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722: Mitch Nikulski graduated with the following degree: Finance — BBA
Approximately 1,500 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.
The graduating class included nine international students, 102 military veterans, and 200 non-traditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 187 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.
A total of 231 students participated in the university's Hired Before Graduation campaign, which celebrates students who landed a job, were promoted in their current job, earned acceptance to graduate school, or started their own business before commencement.
