Congratulations, graduates!

Two young men in black graduation robes with white stoles and gold cords pose and smile together in a crowded auditorium.
Keizan Sato, who double-majored in Japanese and computer engineering, and education major Blake Gribble pose for a photo. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)

It’s the most wonderful time of year at a university: Graduation!

UWM doled out more than 1,500 degrees at fall graduation on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, collected by happy graduates under the proud watch of parents, family and friends.

Here’s a look at the festivities at the UWM Panther Arena, along with a look forward and a look back:

By John Schumacher, Marketing & Communications

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