Local students graduate with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
More than 762 students received degrees at the December ceremony.
Four local students earned bachelors degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held Dec. 18, 2021. Most graduated with honors and were scholarship recipients.
- Alexander Biondi of Rockton graduated Magna Cum Laude (with high honors), earning a BA in Media Arts and Game Development.
- Chris Cornieux of Rockton graduated with a BA in History.
- Sydney Hood of Rockton graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Psychology.
- Emma Tetzlaff of Roscoe graduated Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) with a Bachelor of Music degree.
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More than 762 students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. The school also manages the U Rock campus in Janesville.
The graduating class included four international students, 71 military veterans and 168 nontraditional students, defined as undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older. In addition, 79 self-identified students with disabilities received degrees.
Dozens of 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.
