More than 1,700 students graduated from UWM this fall, with many walking across the stage at the UWM Panther Arena on Sunday to the cheers of family, friends, faculty and fellow graduates.<\/p>\n
Graduation day is always a momentous occasion, but for the Class of 2024, it held even more significance. Having navigated the challenges of a global pandemic alongside the typical hurdles of college life, these graduates came together to celebrate their resilience and accomplishments. Surrounded by loved ones, they reflected on their journey and looked forward to the bright futures that lie ahead.<\/p>\n
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivered the commencement address, sharing his personal journey as a graduate himself on this day. Inspired by his family, Crowley returned to college to complete his long-delayed degree, balancing classes at UWM with his family responsibilities and county duties. On Sunday, he proudly received his bachelor\u2019s degree in Community Engagement and Education, just after delivering his speech.<\/p>\n
During the ceremony, Denis Kitchen, a UWM journalism graduate from the Class of 1968 and one of the original ‘underground’ cartoonists of the late 1960s, was awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his contributions.<\/p>\n
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