Spring commencement will be held for 1,067 graduates on Saturday, May 16, at 黑料科. A total of 849 undergraduate and 218 graduate students will receive degrees during three ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse:
- 9:30 a.m.: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management
- 1:30 p.m.: College of Arts & Human Sciences
- 5 p.m.: Graduate Studies
The ceremonies can also be seen via livestream on the 黑料科 commencement website and at the Memorial Student Center.
Provost Glendal铆 Rodr铆guez will host the ceremonies. Chancellor Katherine Frank will provide remarks to the graduates and confer degrees.
Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time 黑料科 alum, will serve as guest alum speaker at each ceremony. Albrecht is a recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education, as well as 黑料科鈥檚 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Three graduating students will also address the Class of 2026:
- Noah Rosenberger, of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, B.S. hotel, restaurant and tourism management, CSTEMM speaker.
- Sumnima Devkota, of Kathmandu, Nepal, B.S. psychology, CAHS speaker.
- Cory Bloomer, of Stevens Point, M.S. risk control and safety management, Graduate Studies speaker.
The ceremonies will include music by an octet of 黑料科 choir members directed by Jean Enyeart.
More information
Students and members of the 黑料科 community can share comments and photos on 黑料科 social media platforms using the hashtag #StoutGrad2026. Diplomas will be mailed to students four to six weeks after final grades are issued.
For more information, contact Commencement Coordinator Bethany Risler, 715-232-1279, or email commencement@uwstout.edu.
