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Academic DressThe academic apparel worn by faculty and staff in the processional has its origins in the universities of the Middle Ages.Because the universities grew out of church schools, both faculty and students were regarded as part of the clergy, andwore clerical clothing based on monastic dress.The head covering developed from the skull cap worn to protect tonsured heads in cold weather. In the universities, theskull cap acquired a point at the top which gradually evolved into a tassel. In Europe, the bonnet with a tassel is still worn,but has been replaced in America by the mortar board cap or tam with a tassel.The style of the gown may have been borrowed from the Benedictine monk’s habit. In the Middle Ages, those withbachelor’s and master’s degrees could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns. The master’sgowns were often furred, a decoration surviving as the three velvet bars now used on the sleeves of the doctoral gown.The hood was originally worn over the head in bad weather, and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders. First worn byfaculty and students, the hood is now added to the apparel of those with master’s and doctoral degrees. The color of thevelvet trim on the hood indicates the scholarly field, for example, dark blue (philosophy), golden yellow (science), lightblue (education), pink (music), apricot (nursing), drab (business), and white (arts). The colors of the satin lining are thoseapproved and authorized by the college or university from which the degree was earned.Scholarship PinsStudents who received a scholarship from the UWL Foundation during their time at UWL are wearing pins on their gowns.Medallion Symbolizes Academic ExcellenceWearing a medallion or seal of office has been a symbol of academic excellence since the Middle Ages.The seal marked official documents then; heads of institutions wore the seal around the neck to keep it intheir possession. The chancellor’s medallion features a design and materials that reflect UW-La Crosse.The mokume-gane or “wood grain metal” used is a specialty of the campus jewelry studio.Mace Shows Quest for TruthOnce a weapon in medieval combat, the mace was adopted by universities as a symbol of the power of the quest for truth.The mace is carried in the commencement ceremony by a distinguished senior faculty member. William R. Fiorini, a UWL artprofessor, designed and made the medallion and mace, which were used for the first time at the inauguration of ChancellorJudith L. Kuipers in September 1992.The mace and medallion were given to the University by Mary Hebberd and Ruth Nixon-Davy, professors emeriti. Silverplaques on the medallion box and mace stand acknowledge these gifts.Symbols of Academic AchievementMany undergraduate students are wearing items that reflect high academic achievement. Commencement Honors aredesignated by silver cords, and are worn by students who have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average. Thosewearing gold cords have earned Commencement Highest Honors with at least a 3.75 average. Members of the Golden KeyInternational Honour Society are wearing a medallion on a blue and gold neck ribbon. The organization is open to the top 15percent of graduating seniors in various fields of study. Discipline-specific honor organizations are represented by a varietyof other cords.International Flags and SashesThe international flags displayed on the commencement platform represent the home countries of international studentsattending the University. Sashes are worn by graduates who studied abroad. Each sash represents the country in which thestudent studied.4Even more reasons to be a proud UW-La Crosse graduate UWL received the 2021 Campus-Wide Award for UndergraduateResearch Accomplishments. The national Council on UndergraduateResearch citation recognizes campuses providing high-quality researchexperiences to undergraduates. U.S. News & World Report named UWL the No. 1 regionaluniversity in the state and the No. 7 regional university in theMidwest among schools with undergraduate and master’s programs for2022. It’s the 21st consecutive year UWL earned a top ranking. UWLalso finished highest in the UW for Best Undergraduate Teaching. Financial and business news website Business Insider says when itcomes to giving students the most bang for their buck, UWL isamong the best nationally. With a 69.7% ROI, UWL placed 20th outof the 24 colleges that cracked the list — the only Wisconsin universityranked. Biology Senior Lecturer Renee Redman received a 2021 UW Boardof Regents Teaching Excellence Award. Regents name only twoinstructors in the UW System to receive the honor. UWL is one of only 230 campuses in 37 states and theDistrict of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.”Voter Friendly Campuses help students overcome barriers toparticipate in voting. A national theatre blog puts the UWL Theater Arts Departmentcenter stage in Wisconsin — and one of the best in the country.OnStage Blog says UWL has the best theatre program statewide,identifying those doing “amazing things and giving their studentsfantastic preparation for their various industries.” UWL welcomed it largest first-year class to campus in fall 2021— 2,207, topping the 2,194 in fall 2019. The UWL Radiation Therapy Program is No. 7 on the BestValue Schools list. Rankings highlight tuition and enrollment, whilelisting notables such as UWL’s 13-month internship program andnational accreditation. UWL’s ROTC Eagle Battalion is the Best ROTC Battalion in theMidwest’s 3rd Brigade. The 2022 MacArthur Award is for the regionthat includes 42 military science programs in all sizes of colleges inIllinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, NorthDakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Physics Professor Shelly Lesher was named a 2020 AmericanPhysical Society Fellow. In the national citation, colleaguesrecognized her for “advocating on behalf of the essential role of physicsin society, and for demonstrating the importance of physics educationfor all students.” UWL is one of the most military friendly schools in the country.The 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools survey gave UWLthe distinguished gold designation. The UWL Golden Key honor society was named one of the bestchapters internationally for outstanding work in the community. Itwas one of 25 chapters worldwide to receive a 2021 Key ChapterAward, the society’s highest distinction. A new partnership means full steam ahead for the UWL RiverStudies Center and water research. Prairie Springs: The PaulFleckenstein Trust gave nearly 500,000 through the La CrosseCommunity Foundation to fund the new research vessel. Localconstruction, environmental services and harbor management companyJ.F. Brennan Co. will store, moor and maintain the watercraft. Two UWL art faculty members received state awards fromthe Wisconsin Art Education Association in 2021. Lisa Lenarz,assistant professor, was named Outstanding Higher Education ArtEducator. Deborah-Eve Lombard, associate lecturer and gallery director,received a Distinguished Service Award. UWL is No. 1 in awarding physics bachelor’s degreesnationwide, according to the American Physical Society. UWLawarded an average of 35 degrees annually between 2015-17, makingit No. 1 among bachelor’s degree-granting institutions. The UW MBA Consortium remains among the top 10 onlinemaster’s degree programs in business administrationnationally. The consortium includes UWL, along with UW-Eau Claireand UW-Oshkosh. UWL’s Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, BarbaraStewart, received a 2022 UW System Board of RegentsDiversity Award. The honor recognizes a change agent who hassignificantly promoted equity in educational outcomes for historicallyunderrepresented students. UWL public health and community health education graduateElle Mark, ’19, was crowned Miss Minnesota 2021. 1st Lt. Alastair Keys, ’17, and competition partner, 1st Lt. VincePaikowski, captured first place in the 37th annual Best RangerCompetition at Fort Benning, Georgia, in spring 2021. The nationalU.S. Army contest determines the best two-person team from theentire Army. Gale Tanger, ’68, was inducted into the U.S. Figure SkatingHall of Fame — recognizing her outstanding 50-year career andprofound impact. Exercise and Sport Science Professor Carl Foster was namedto the U.S. Speed Skating Hall of Fame. He was inducted forcontributing to the sport after three decades as an exercisephysiologist for Team USA. The Wisconsin Association of International Educators awardedthe UWL International Education & Engagement (IEE) Officethe 2021 Hong Rost Memorial Leadership Award for Innovationin International Education Student Services. The annual awardrecognizes an outstanding professional or group in Wisconsin whoembodies dedication and passion for international education.5

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATIONAssociate Degree Candidates12:30 p.m. ceremonyTyler R. BohnJaren D. HillCecelia ImbodenPhoebe A. KaranJulia L. Koenig**Samantha A. Mellberg*Joshua P. Rader BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATESCollege of Business Administration3:30 p.m. ceremonyJamie R. AddisonQuinlan L. AdlerHunter J. AlbaneseSavannah C. AllenSophie M. Amundson*Eric J. AndersenRebekah M. AndersonBrooke N. AngaranNathaniel P. AtkinsonJayden AtwoodJazil Baig Kathryn M. Bak**Carrin E. BakerJacqueline D. Balsiger**Andrew G. Bargender**Emma L. BargerDakota S. BarnierTanner J. BartoloBowin C. Bassindale*Jamie A. BatesEly B. BauerCameron L. Bauges**Cole R. BayCourtney N. Beaston**Tyler L. BedorPayton A. Bender *Commencement Honors6Maria E. Bill*Taylor M. BirdKiley M. BlankLogan S. BlazekSophia F. BoosalisAlec T. BorchardtWaylon E. BouchardErika K. Brantner**Diego BravoJeffrey J. BreakerParker J. BresetteAustin J. BreunigCarter E. Breunig*Zachary J. BrownEvelynn V. Burns**Jacob A. BusserJulia CarabelliJacob R. CarpenterHannah B. Caygill*Carter K. CharbarneauMatthew B. ChildsFrank R. Cistaro, IV*Laccen ComstockSamuel W. ConardEmily A. Curtis**Lauren K. Curtis**Commencement Highest HonorsOlivia Curtis**John A. DaleAlexander R. Dechant*Nicholas L. DeFrance*Logan A. DeGrootWilliam J. DetaegeAnthony J. DiPiazzaSophia A. DravisAnistyn R. Dreifuerst*Riley L. DriscollLucas G. Dubnicka*William C. DufekJenna J. Duffy Kamryn R. Eberle*Nicholas N. EdwardsAbigail G. EiynckMatthew R. Eldredge*Ryan A. ElwingMegan E. Erickson*Samuel EricksonEmily E. EvensonTatum M. Everson*Taylor R. Everson**Alecia R. Evraets**Dylan R. FagerlandCourtney B. Fanta** Fall 2021 Winter 2022 Summer 2022Kauy D. Fargo**Jacob C. Faust William X. FellerWilliam S. Fenton-Wells William P. Fortman*Mara B. FredrichJoshua S. FredrickConnor A. FreyJosef R. FulopAlexandria M. GaierHalle M. GauraHarrison M. GeorgeEthan D. GerstnerJack C. Geurts*Michael P. Glodosky Benjamin J. GockerRyan M. Goethel*Abigail S. GonzalezJames L. Grassl, IIIBreanna L. GreeneEmme S. Gregorius*Lauren E. GriffinKatelyn R. GroholskiJacob W. GrossNicholas P. GwynneEli W. Haas**Samuel C. HabeggerLucas C. HaeseErin W. Hanson Thomas R. HarendaMakenna C. HartJacob A. Hartmon*Rebecca L. Haumschild Megan L. Hawkins*Jacob C. HayesAlyson C. HaynesBenjamin F. Hendel**Benjamin T. HeyrothNathan G. HibnerKailey A. HodelHeidi E. HoffmanLauren E. HolzbergerKate O. Hu*Brandon M. HudsonNicholas M. HumphreySydnei L. HurdAbby C. HusserGregory N. Jacobs*Collin M. JahnMorgan K. JarosinskiBrooke N. JendeAndrew M. Johnson*Myles C. JonesJordan A. JossieBenjamin J. JuneauKaitlyn A. KalinkaClay R. KeesClare T. KellyAndrew J. KennedyKyle E. KleinerAmery C. KlohnBrodie E. KlukasDavid P. Knox Claire M. Koenecke**Johnathan J. Komppa*Eric M. KopchaJustin J. KotarakNicholas G. KoudelkaRaap Allison M. Kovatch*Carson T. KrausRyan A. KrollSamuel R. Kurth*Kaylene R. Kurtz**Caleb J. KurzEli J. KwasLauren C. LandowskiMolly M. LangMakenna E. LangeCorbin LarkinLogan H. LatschSamuel W. LeFebve**Michael R. LemkeSydney M. Levesque* Matthew C. LindquistEmily Link Geneva M. LoeffelholzMitchell S. LokkenHoa K. LuCourtney E. Lucas Matthew S. LutterMaxx V. MaattaChristopher D. MacDonaldWilliam S. MagerRyan H. MajerusJacob T. ManclAri T. ManzeckKyle W. MarshDrew T. Martner*McKayla E. MataJared D. Matheny Sean M. Mathews*Kiah N. Mathiason**Alex K. MatzAlayna J. McCarvilleNora G. McGuireBrian R. McKeonMatthew R. McKibbinHannah M. McLaughlin**Blake R. McNamee Christina R. Mehrkens*Zachary R. MensinkBrandon S. MicechClaire M. Miller*Masen M. MillerMargaret M. Moll*William C. MonroeSeairra A. Mortellaro Kaleb M. MuellerMatthew A. MurphyBrooke A. MussehlBrent R. NargisJoshua H. Narrai**Ethen L. Nass*Erik S. NelsonJulia M. NelsonMichelle A. NelsonConnor P. NettesheimJeremy D. NicholsRachel E. NiederkornEric M. NolanMichael T. Norum*Christy G. Nutt**Connor J. O’BrienMeghan E. O’Connell**Jacob R. OlejnikMathias J. OlsonJacob P. O’MalleyBailey R. OttawayKaitlin R. OtternessEmily M. Otto**Ysabella M. OvermanAaron M. Pankratz*John C. ParsonsMarshall R. PecoreIsaac M. PernerJessa E. Peterson**Kristen N. PetersonRoss D. PetersonRyan M. PeytonChanda G. PhamPeyton L. Picard*Taryn R. PickartsDerek T. Poggemann**Aisling Polley**Melissa L. PontyCameron D. PopoutsisCal J. PorembaKirston L. Purtell**Dominic W. QuirkHunter D. RadloffBlaise RauAndrew M. RedmondDerek A. ReisdorfMadison A. Renberg*Brooke A. Rhyner Will B. RichardsMitchell H. RinggoldWilliam D. RipplingerNicholas D. Robison Brooke A. RockouskiJack C. RohlingerTaylor E. RomensMichael J. Rottier*Derek D. Rundquist Evan W. RuschTristan R. Rusert*Alexander P. RussoLinnea M. Ryan**Alexandra Saleska Rachel C. Sauve**Benjamin T. SawyerBrandon R. SchaefferSeth M. SchemenauerWilliam A. SchlingmanAaron R. Schlitz Fall 20227

College of Business Administration continuedAdam J. SchmidtZachary T. SchmitSara J. Schmitz** Andrew R. SchneiderRyanne K. SchneiderPayton J. SchottGregory V. SchuhSpencer M. SchultzJoshua SchwarzEli A. ServaisRobert P. ShattuckBenjamin W. SiesHarkirt SinghUpinderjit SinghShane P. SkaarBrady D. SkaletskiRemick P. SloanCarter G. SmigajPenelope D. Smith*Kelsey J. SmithbackEmily A. Smyczek*Jack J. SnopekSergio A. SolisMari K. Sommer*Rachel M. Southwick*Chad J. Spaeth*Tia M. Sporle*Claire E. StabenMikayla Stacy*Jake M. StauberShayla J. StefanJacob T. SteidlMitchell L. Stelter*Jessica E. Stelzner**Madison E. SterlingCami E. StiglerAndrew T. StinsonSamuel M. Stone*Noah T. StratmanAndrew C. StudrawaTurner J. SundNathaniel J. SutterEmily J. Swenson**Shaye N. TaubnerChristian M. Theyerl*Bradley S. Tobin**Mitchell C. TorudHannah R. Tremble**Grant W. TullyHannah J. TuomelaJack H. Van EkerenNatalee S. VanBrocklinBenjamin S. Vandehey Casey R. Vanden Burgt*Arturo Vazquez*Parker W. Veness Andrew J. Von BergeMaris C. VuichGrady A. Wagner**Kenzie G. WagnerNicholas J. WaldorfNaixuan Wang Maxwell G. WardAmanda R. Wciorka**Emma K. Weber**Caleb G. WeinfurterDanielle E. Weiss*Jackson D. Welsh*Lucas J. Wenzel*Elizabeth J. WestIsabel Whittington*Maxwell L. WiersmaErin R. WieserMikala M. Wiggins Logan WildJulia J. Wille*Charles A. WillerKendra L. WitthuhnDerek R. Woodruff DeLap*Jorey R. WussowCole J. WyngaardChongyee XiongKao Xiong**Hope K. YangBradley J. ZachowskiJonathan B. ZagerMitchell S. ZahorskyBrandon C. Zenz** Benjamin R. Zess**Matt Zimmermann Robert J. ZoleckiCollege of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities12:30 p.m. ceremonyAidan C. Anderson*Jessica L. Anderson**Jordyn A. AndersonKennedy S. Anderson Sarah J. AndersonSteven B. Anderson*Signe E. Aspengren**Emily E. Ausloos*Madeline M. BahrKatie Banie**Jack P. Barett*Peter L. Barger*Devin M. Bauert*Commencement Honors8Ava L. Beaudot**Abby N. Becker**Jaci J. BedtkaAlyssa M. Belling**Allison N. Bentley**Madi S. Bing**Noah M. BlackKameron M. Blaser Kelsee R. BlaskaSophia M. Boler**Brenna K. BonikowskeAlex BonillaEmily R. Bonovetz**Commencement Highest HonorsElla M. BowmanSally A. Bowman Alyssa R. BoyerKendra A. BramsenCasey J. BravenerHailey E. BrayHannah F. Bree Lauren A. Brewer**Olivia A. Brezinsky**Megan N. Brockman**Alyssa N. BronkClayton L. Bruckner*Anna G. Buchberger** Fall 2021 Winter 2022 Summer 2022Jocelyn M. Buchholtz Ashlyn J. BuchmannLauren M. BuhleOlivia S. Bull**Jordan R. Buntin**Jake S. BusseHarlee-Ann J. BussewitzRyley A. Butler Modaff*Megan K. Callahan**Alexa CampbellTatem R. CapouchAidan A. CarlsonEdwards**Faith A. Carothers Hope E. Carter**Macy C. Carty*Selah-Marie I. CastellanoK.C. Cayo Ruby M. CemanMorgan G. Chadwick*Shelby H. ChapmanMaggie E. CheckZachary R. Chivers*Breanna J. CisewskiAlexandra D. CiucurAnna M. Clements* Emily A. Cocroft Ellen G. CoggioRiley C. ConnellWyatt O. Cook Grant W. Counts** Makenzie E. Crawford*Karch G. CvancaraEmMary D. Czyscon*Chelsea M. DaltonHanna M. DanielsJalyn N. Dannhoff*Elizabeth D. Darling**Hannah R. DeKeyserSamantha R. Deno**Andrew W. DerzayLauren E. Dochnahl**Jake L. DoerflerBrynna D. DolanJaden S. Dorff*John DowseRachel R. DrostKayla J. DudekMaggie K. DwyerAnnika M. Eakin*Rebecca V. Ehlen**Lauren R. Eiselt**Olivia M. Eisenhauer**Morgan S. EllingsonMatthew D. EllsworthJoshua S. Englehart** Katherine G. Erdahl*Paul J. Escalante Abbygail L. EstabrooksMadeline R. EstesNickolas D. FennGretchen A. Fischer*Shelby M. Flesher**Andrew T. ForsterCamille J. FossHaley M. Franzen**Mollie A. Fredrickson**Nina FredricksonMaya R. FreyHunter J. Froehlich, JrCamryn S. Frye**Maria G. Gagliano**Stephanie GarciaEvelyn E. Gaunt**Kylie A. GearEmily G. George*Kayla L. Gerber* Mallory E. GnewikowClaire R. Gosse**Maximillion L. GouletStacey M. GrabowskiSavannah M. Grosz Lauren T. Guglielmi*Cierra L. Gulbronson*Madisyn R. HaasLogan A. Hadsall Kathryn H. Haldeman*Kennedie E. Hallock**Andrew J. HammerGrace M. HarveyAbigail M. Haubner*Brittany L. HeilmanJakob R. HeinOlivia N. HelfTrevar W. HellandAllison G. Henderson*Abby I. Hennessy*Jaden S. HeringCassidy L. HerlacheYecenia Hernandez**Ashley M. Hildebran*Rebekah HinrichsAaron J. HinzJoseph C. Hinzman*Beau W. HodgesWriley W. HoffnerNicholas M. HollandHayes Kaelyn M. HolmMorgan R. Hotchkiss**Tanner A. HothShane R. Howe Alivia J. Hundt**Hannah M. HunterKaylee A. Hunter*Katarina I. JaksicJasmin R. Jedlicka*Tyler R. Jessup*Carter L. Johnson*Eric M. JohnsonMitchell T. JohnsonSienna H. Johnson**Alexandra S. JorschEden E. JuelJenna R. Kantrovich*Caitlin R. KellyAndrew M. KennebeckChloe E. Kepler**Thea M. Kjos* Connor W. Kleinschmidt*Kathryn H. KleinschmidtThomas R. KnocheJulia R. Koenitzer*Nicholas D. KolatskiHolly M. Korfmacher*Jordan M. Kovacik**Carly J. Kowal**Jasmine G. Kratt*Madelyn E. Krueger**Kaelyn M. KrultzHannah J. KuehlGrace L. KunkelHailey E. KvindlogSicily A. La Licata Carissa J. LaBargeRison S. LaBrec**Colin J. LakeMykal R. LakeIsabella Lambert**Connor LangbehnVictoria R. LaraAllyson LarsonTyler LauferKassidy Leannais**Bailey J. LedfordKendra E. LeisMaisie H. Lenards Madalyn M. Lepkowski*Kaitlyn R. Lessard*Cody R. Lichtfuss*Thor A. Lienhard Makiah A. Linbo Lucas R. LondonNicole E. LordJason C. LutherPiersen L. Maass**Amanda M. Mahlum**Ariel M. MalvitzJared T. Martin Fall 20229

School of Education, Professional and Continuing EducationCollege of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities continuedLaurel R. MastersRobert T. Mattingley Carson J. McCorkle*Gabrielle R. McDildaMeghan J. McFarlingGrace E. McGrath**Maighdlin A. McHugh**Tyler D. McKibben Shealyn M. McMahonReece T. MeierCale A. MeisnerVanessa A. MercadoAlexis L. MerrickMadelyn G. Michelini*Ronald E. Mickle*Katelyn J. Miller** Marissa G. Miller*Sarah G. MohlerWyatt N. Molling*William F. Monk*Bree E. MonsonNoah J. Mueller*Allison N. MurrayJacob F. Myers*Matthew P. NelsonMorgan J. Nordbeck**Cali OgurekCorinne M. Olson Isabel N. OrtizEmily K. Pashouwer**Silas T. PattenMaggie E. Pegoraro*Morgan Peters*Sydney J. Pletan*Marie A. PokrandtHailey E. Polk**Ally M. Prendergast* Elizabeth A. Puck**Alexandra L. Pugh*Commencement Honors10Sophie L. Quelle*Mara M. QuinnFranki L. RaatzMacayla R. RandAbigayle L. RasmussenTrinity N. Rausch**Emily E. Reigard*Claire C. ReynoldsKennedy J. RichardsMichaela A. Richman**Carly B. Richter*Zoey N. Richter**Alexia RickardHannah S. Riegle*Mariah L. Riese*Charlie B. Rindy*Madalyn J. RinghandMorley RocheVictoria L. RodewaldMichael J. RoenitzBailey J. Ronnestrand*Isabel G. RooneyTravis Ruegg Jacob J. SalzmanKira A. SalzmanGrant D. SandbergBreanna D. SandstromTy C. Sanford**Cassandra J. SchaferKarissa K. Schillinger*Maureen SchleehaufKaylin M. SchoenKarli A. Schreiber*Josie R. SchrubbeLucas Schuld*Alexa K. SchulzTriston Seaman Trenton M. Sharkus Joel A. Shelp***Commencement Highest HonorsMaija M. Sikora*Alexis L. Simon*Nicole L. Skroch Tyler S. SloanJordyn M. Smith Spencer J. SmithJessica J. Solberg*Andrew G. SotoRoxanne M. Spielman**Erin J. Spierings*Lauren G. Stanley**Olivia A. SteffensElisabeth Stelley**Elizabeth C. Stendler Grace M. StonemanMatilyn J. StrasserRyan P. SullivanMaria J. SuttnerDayna J. Swancutt*Tarran O. TalbotLily E. Teig**Kama L. TesarNou Chee ThaoMadeline E. ThomaAbigail R. ThomasElizabeth A. Thome**Annie E. Thurs*Jenna M. Timm**Elizabeth I. Titera**Bailey M. ToenniesPaige A. Towne Travis P. TremblaySidney J. Trotter*Alyssa L. Underwood**Calla E. Valiquette**Samantha J. Van AstenMadelyn A. VanHerwynenEmily R. Veroeven**Shayley C. Vesel Fall 2021 Winter 2022 Summer 2022Phillip Vircks*Mirra G. VogelJohn VueSunshine VueKathryn M. Wagner**Eryn S. WaldoMichaela R. Wallace Brittany A. Waller**Emma L. WallerCory T. WallochAlexia Walz**Morgan N. Warner Caliey M. WarrenRachel E. Way*Amy M. Webster**Abbey R. WedwickRyan M. WeegeTristan WelchlinAvery B. WellensElijah Welsh Elise WemberKendall R. Wenner*Aubrie K. Weydert**Alyssa J. WhiteNicole H. Widowski*Merryn L. WierAlexander T. WilleKaitlin E. Williams*Emma D. WilsonMelissa L. WinterMcKinley A. WiseKailey G. WiskusKassidy L. WuenschKathleen R. ZadraHaley M. Zahratka**Ashlie L. ZieglerAbby N. ZirzowThana A. Zoske**12:30 p.m. ceremonyColm M. Alba*Lindsey M. Anderson**Madelyn M. Anfang*Samantha J. AnnenAlicia L. ArnoldMolly E. Asleson*Maia A. BackhausSoleil D. Barribeau**Deanna M. Bayerl*Rebecca L. BehmSydney B. BehmNicole L. Blagsvedt**Katie R. Block*Caleb C. BohrerEmma K. Bratley*Grace BrosinskiMolly E. Brott*Heather M. Buchert*Harper R. Bucholz*Kennedy N. Bussan*Joshua C. CavanaughKathryn O. Connors**Alison J. Cook**Brittney M. DeChambeau*Greta L. Dokken**Sydney E. Dorn**Lauren B. Driscoll*Maggie J. Ehlers**Veronica J. Eilers**Mykenzie Erstad*Lacey A. Foate*Karlee R. Freihammer**Thomas R. Friday**Tanner J. Gadke*Allison A. Gesteland**Abigayle R. Giese**Kamilah M. Gobran**Kali A. GoodwinNickolas G. GramsKambrie R. Haas**Ashley M. Haasch*Adam HabermanMichael D. HennigJohn M. HerderJessica H. Herkowski*Gretchen R. Hoppe**Breanne E. Huntzicker**Jonathan E. IdarragaJacob O. IliffMegan E. Jackson**Logan R. JacobsKatherine A. Jahns**Tristan E. Jenny**Autumn A. Joers*Megan L. Karrmann**Alison R. Kath**Nicholas A. Kielman**Kira I. KingMargaret R. Kohlhardt**Audra R. Kollmann*Morgan M. Kremer*Alexia J. Kunkel**Michael J. LampmanMaysa J. Larson**Bailey J. Lawson** Kendra M. Lecy**Griffin M. LeeJade Y. Lee*Paige E. Lewicki**Olivia L. Luebke Mara A. Maday**Molly M. Mason**Maya C. Mathews**Caitlin R. McReavy** Carlisle J. Mead**Hannah M. Meverden**Daniel C. Miller*Lindsay J. MillerJoshua C. Much**McKenna L. Murphy**Morgan C. NeubauerTekla P. Nimmow*Evan L. Nold**Madelyn A. Pacholczak*Sarinity M. Pendleton**Philip J. Pethan*Hannah P. Piatek*Jada R. Pieterick**Nathaniel J. Pillow**Chloe A. Pilsner Madison E. Pittorf*Emily R. Potocki**Anna J. Radtke**April L. ReadJessica L. Reginat

that includes 42 military science programs in all sizes of colleges in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. UWL is one of the most military friendly schools in the country. The 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools survey gave UWL the distinguished gold designation.