SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
9 A.M.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
12:30 P.M.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, LIFE SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURE
4 P.M.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
MASTER’S DEGREE CANDIDATES
For over 150 years, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been an educational leader thanks to a determined Pioneer attitude that has enriched Southwest Wisconsin and the tri-state region of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa.
The university was founded in 1866 as the first state teacher preparation institution in Wisconsin, then called the Platteville Normal School. Classes were held in Rountree Hall, located at the corner of Main and Elm streets. Rountree Hall was actually built 13 years earlier in 1853 to accommodate the rapidly increasing enrollment of the Platteville Academy, founded in 1839 (even before Wisconsin’s statehood) by the city’s Presbyterian Church.
UW-Platteville also has roots in the Wisconsin Mining Trade School, established in 1907 to train specialized technicians to work in the mining operations surrounding Platteville. When the Normal School vacated Rountree Hall for its new quarters in Main Hall, the mining school moved in. In 1917, a third year was added to the curriculum, making the Wisconsin Mining School the first school in the United States to offer a three-year study in mining engineering, upon completion of which a student received a diploma.
One of the university’s oldest traditions originated in the year 1936 when the mining school students began work on the world’s largest “M” by placing rocks in a pattern on the southwest slope of the mound, located a few miles east of the city. Completed the following year, the “M” measures 214 x 241 feet and consists of some 400 tons of whitewashed stone. The lighting of the “M” is now the featured ceremony each fall during Homecoming.
The mining school became the Wisconsin Institute of Technology in 1939 and later merged with the Platteville State Teachers College in 1959 to become the Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology at Platteville.
During the 1960s, the college experienced a period of rapid growth resulting in the construction of several new halls. In 1966, the name was changed again to the Wisconsin State University-Platteville. The university and all other public institutions of higher education in Wisconsin merged in 1971 to form the UW System, governed by a single Board of Regents. As a result of the merger, the university experienced its most recent name change to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
The Mace, as described in ancient history, is a symbol of authority. During Medieval Times it was a studded, club-like weapon made of iron and capable of breaking armor. By the 13th century, the Mace was used for civil purposes and was carried in processions of dignitaries. Today, the Mace is used by universities to represent order, authority, and the power of knowledge.
The university Mace is 4 feet long and made of black walnut and brass. The university seal is the most prominent feature of the Mace. The seal includes the founding date of this university—1866—and icons from our past including a bell, representing our roots in education, and an “M,” signifying our heritage in mining. UW-Platteville’s Mace was created in 2002 by graduate student Andy Van Slett, and his advisor, Dr. Kyle Metzloff, Professor of industrial studies.
Amy Bogost, Regent President
Kyle Weatherly, Regent Vice President
Angela Adams
Desmond Adongo
Noah Fritz
Haben Goitom
Jim Kreuser
Edmund Manydeeds III
Timothy Nixon
Jay O. Rothman ..............................President
Tom Palzewicz
Joan Prince
Ashok Rai
Sara Rogers
Jack Salzwedel
Linda Terwilliger
Amy Traynor
Jill Underly
Karen Walsh
Johannes Britz .................................Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Julie Gordon ...................................Vice President for Finance and Administration
Chris Patton ....................................Vice President for University Relations
Tammy K. Evetovich .......................Chancellor
Laura Reynolds ...............................Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jana Steinmetz .................................Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; Chief Business Officer
John Dunning .................................Assistant Chancellor for Strategy and Planning; Chief Data Officer
Kari Hill
Executive Director, Student Access and Academic Support
Bridget Wallace Chief of Staff
Jimmy Collins
Carolyn Keller
Philip Parker
Travis Nelson
Interim Executive Director, Foundation and Alumni Association
Interim Dean, College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture
Dean, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Education
Saturday, December 13, Two Thousand Twenty-Five Nine o’clock in the morning
Williams Fieldhouse
Commencement Marshal
Christina Curras
Prelude and Processional .........................Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Gregg, Conductor
Tate Jewell, Student Singer
Greetings and Introductions
Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Senior Speaker Evelyn Barta
Commencement Address .........................Tim Herrick, Vice President of Global Product Programs, General Motors
Chancellor Address..................................Tammy K. Evetovich, Chancellor
Recognition of Honors Graduates ...........Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Degrees .............................Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Awarding of Undergraduate Degrees .......Philip Parker, Dean, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
Reading of Names ...................................Jessica Fick, Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
Alma Mater and Recessional ....................Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Gregg, Conductor
Tate Jewell, Student Singer
Saturday, December 13, Two Thousand Twenty-Five Twelve-thirty in the afternoon Williams Fieldhouse
Commencement Marshal
Wayne Weber
Prelude and Processional .........................Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Gregg, Conductor
Tasha Reynolds, Student Singer
Greetings and Introductions
Senior Speaker
Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jenna Mosley
Commencement Address .........................Tim Herrick, Vice President of Global Product Programs, General Motors
Chancellor Address..................................Tammy K. Evetovich, Chancellor
Recognition of Honors Graduates ...........Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Degrees .............................Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Awarding of Undergraduate Degrees .......Carolyn Keller, Interim Dean, College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture
Reading of Names ...................................Caryn Stanley, Associate Professor, School of Business
Alma Mater and Recessional ....................Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Gregg, Conductor
Tasha Reynolds, Student Singer
Saturday, December 13, Two Thousand Twenty-Five
Four o’clock in the afternoon
Williams Fieldhouse
Commencement Marshal ........................Mary Lenzi
Prelude and Processional .........................Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Gregg, Conductor
Ella Brunner, Student Singer
Greetings and Introductions ....................Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Senior Speaker .........................................Kelli Pugliese
Commencement Address .........................Ellen Ullsvik, retired educator
Chancellor Address..................................Tammy K. Evetovich, Chancellor
Recognition of Honors Graduates ...........Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Conferring of Degrees .............................Laura Reynolds, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Awarding of Undergraduate Degrees .......Travis Nelson, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Education
Reading of Names ...................................Carrie Van Hallgren, Assistant Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Education
Awarding of Graduate Degrees ................Holly Attenborough, Associate Provost
Alma Mater and Recessional Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Matthew Gregg, Conductor
Ella Brunner, Student Singer
9 a.m. | College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
12:30 p.m. | College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture
Tim Herrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from UW-Platteville, before building an extraordinary 42-year career with General Motors, where his ability to bring people together and deliver results led him through a wide range of leadership roles. He began his journey as a reliability engineer, later serving as a development engineer and design release engineer before moving into positions of increasing responsibility—including vehicle chief engineer, global chief engineer, executive chief engineer, and ultimately vice president of Global Product Programs.
In the capstone chapter of his career, Herrick served as vice president of Enterprise Launch Specialists, where he united a cross-functional team of experts to address enterprisewide challenges and advance GM’s Winning with Simplicity strategy, accelerating volume and profitability across both EV and ICE portfolios.
Herrick’s passion for developing others led him to create The Leader Foundry in 2015, a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying and developing the next generation of leaders through scholarship, mentorship, and experiential learning.
He has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by UW-Platteville. He also holds an MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit. Among his career recognitions are the GM Chairman’s Honor and certification as a Red X Shainin Master.
4 p.m. | College of Liberal Arts and Education, Associate Degree Candidates, Master’s Degree Candidates
Ellen Ullsvik graduated from UW-Platteville in 1975 with an elementary education major and a music minor. She worked at West Salem Middle School, in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, for 33 years, teaching multiple subjects in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. In 1997, she earned a master’s degree in reading as a reading specialist.
In addition to teaching, Ullsvik has performed in many theatre and musical groups in the La Crosse area at The Pump House and The La Crosse Community Theatre. She also performed in Best of Broadway, a La Crosse musical troupe, for 20 years.
After her retirement from West Salem, the district hired her to train new substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals. She continues to substitute teach in the district as well.
Ullsvik is active in P.E.O, a women’s organization that—through grants, awards, loans, and scholarships—helps women earn a college degree, masters’ degree, or Ph.D.
In June 2025, she completed her nine-year directorship with the UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association, serving as its secretary and then as vice-chairman.
9 a.m. | College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
Evelyn Barta, from New Berlin, Wisconsin, is graduating with bachelor’s degrees in both civil engineering and Spanish. During her time on campus, she has been involved in many student organizations, including the UW-Platteville Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Chi Epsilon, the Hydropower Collegiate Competition Team, and Pioneer Catholic. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Chancellor’s Scholarship. She looks forward to joining DB Sterlin’s Milwaukee office after graduation.
12:30 p.m. | College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture
Jenna Mosley, originally from Beloit, Wisconsin, is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in human resource management. During her time at UW-Platteville, she immersed herself in campus life and leadership, serving as president of the American Marketing Association, secretary and public relations chair for the Society of Human Resource Management, and president of both the Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies. For nearly two years, she has also worked as a sports information assistant for UW-Platteville Athletics. After graduation, she will be working in marketing and human resources for Carey’s Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors in Belmont, Wisconsin.
4 p.m. | College of Liberal Arts and Education, Associate Degree Candidates, Master’s Degree Candidates
Kelli Pugliese is originally from Hortonville, Wisconsin. She is earning bachelor’s degrees in both criminal justice and psychology, as well as a law certificate. She has earned dean’s list honors every semester and chancellor’s honors for four semesters. Her engagement on campus includes serving as a tour guide for prospective students, a tutor in the Mathematics Learning Center, and a Peer Mentor during New Student Experience.
* Magna Cum Laude
** Summa Cum Laude
Applied Computing
* Zuri A. Ahola
Chemistry
* Paige S. Atkinson
Trinity Alia Elmer
Bianca Ricarda Foley
Connor Neumann
** Nicole L. Oleary
Olivia K. Rottman
Civil Engineering
** Evelyn M. Barta
William Lee Beckman
Kolten R. Blome
Collin David Bradley
Casey Burtch
Ethan J. Cain
Teagen R. Dillenbeck
Zachary R. Duncomb
Andrew J. Ebert
Daniel W. Ely
Casey James Feldner
Ryan C. Freund
Samantha J. Gangestad
Jackson Gustke
Madison S. Haag
Joshua M. Hewins
Ethan M. Hischke
Kirby N. Houston
Griffin A. Johnson
John Kluge
Shane Larson
Emma C. Levra
Troy A. Limbaugh
** Zachary D. Maly
Dakota Matheson
Kadin C. Matheson
Tyler R. Milewski
Dylan Jaysun Miller
Iris Dolgas Nkwayieup Nana
Jayda Mae Reynolds
Cole E. Schaffer
Ethan A. Schneider
Samuel W. Severson
Ethan R. Stang
Samra Vilic
Chase D. Werner
** Benjamin Michael Younker
Computer Science
* Dylan James Bingham
Logan A. Bratonja
Dylan Curtis Brodie
Collin C. Doyle
Addison John Fenrick
Bennett E. Olson
Owen Alexander Urbaniak
Cybersecurity
* Dylan James Bingham
Zachary Burrell
* Fernando Castro Jr.
Addison John Fenrick
Jackson R. Tisler
Data Science
** Kylee M. Eldridge
Electrical Engineering
** Kadin Adsit
* Ryan Alt
Zachary T. Ascher
Zachary J. Blotz
Joseph Lambie
Tyler Chance LeMay
* Nicholas N. Loehrke
Ethan S. Newlin
* Josie C. Schoeller
Heather Timmers
Spencer B. Vanek
Bonya Vue
Abigail Ann Walentowski
Kolton J. Westemeier
Engineering Physics
Benjamin T. Dorn
Tyler M. Falch
Addison James McDougal
Environmental Engineering
Omar Abdl-Haleem
Travis M. Groshek
* Cameron T. Joseph
Brianna Delores Kober
George C. Kveck
* Zachary Thomas Martin
Nathaniel L. Martin
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Kayla A. Fraley
* Kyle Gant
Addison M. Morris
Chloe M. Rabas
Josiah L. Randle
Virginia Weigel
Mathematics
** David C. Cushman
Kathryn J. Campbell
Mechanical Engineering
Luke Akerman
Nathan K. Barganz
Trey C. Bartels
* Spencer L. Bauer
Grant David Bohnsack
** Austin J. Braaksma
Kyle Norman Brattleaf
* James W. Breidenbach
Maverick J. Bristol
Logan C. Bruck
Jeremiah W. Butkovich
Hayden Caygill
* Josiah Chapman
Gabriel A. Day
Rickey C. DeYoung II
* Mason Matthew Esser
Charles Estabrooks
Carson G. Falck
Miranda Farr
Trevor C. Foss
** Audrey Franklin
Luke J. Garvens
Connor W. Hendrickson
Andrew Richard Himmelmann
** Brady Frederic Hoppert
Paul W. Keintz
** Joseph Richard Kloos
* Alexander A. Knerzer
Cole Krueger
Johnathan LeGrange
** Zachariah A. Lewerenz
Camden Marcus Ludwig
Robert K. Mason Jr.
Jesse G. Mercer
* Michael E. Metz
Liam G. Milliron
Mary Ellen L. Moran
Tyler Nachreiner
Ryan A. Nelson
Devin M. Niemczyk
Michael D. Orlando
Evan Ott
** Edward Robert Paulson III
Heath E. Piaskowski
* Benjamin F. Redlin
Noah T. Reiser
Jackson K. Restoule
Matthew Joseph Rolf
Thor D. Rosten
Garrett J. Schinker
Joshua J. Seamonson
William C. Shaker
Matthew Shannon
Alexander J. Simaras
** Jake R. Steines
Tyler Tellock
* Brittney J. Updike
Alexander L. Weller
Ashton Timothy Wendt
* Wyatt Joseph Willey
* Seth A. Williams
Jarren P. Wojcik
** Ryan Zablocki
Aaron H. Zale
* Joshua Zitzer
Software Engineering
Thomas Apel
Victor Ryan Breuer
Devin J. Hall
* Evan Hesselink
Blake Rudolph
Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems
Chase J. Fisher
* Magna Cum Laude
** Summa Cum Laude
Accounting
Hannah L. Brant
Brock Anthony Brendemihl
** Owen Monty Friedow
* Jake A. Gathje
Oznur Gulsan
Logan Page
Matej Rychtarik
** Brooklyn L. Strang
* Emma Tuescher
Agricultural Business
** Aly Anderson
* Jared Breuer
* Riley A. Christensen
Logan J. Drone
** Elizabeth Kaylynn Fossum
* Lane M. Koning
** Alexandra Abigail Lippmann
* Blake R. Radtke
Sydney L. Rider
Joseline Irene Stringfield
* Brooke M. Zillges
Agricultural Education
Grace Frances Helle
Emily Hoppe
Henry W. James
Breanna Janusz
** Isabell Louise Kruse
** Alyssa R. Miller
* Nicole M. Totzke
Animal Science
Kennedy Bosch
Casey L. Crain
Michelle R. Flanagan
* Emma L. Henningfeld
Taylor E. Himebauch
Samantha J. Horning
Quinn James
Simone A. Kastein
Hannah Naomi Maughan
Ariana J. Morga
** Kayla M. Pierquet
* Ashley R. Richard
Chellsy T. Salinas
Joseline Irene Stringfield
* Alexis Strom
Biology
** Anna Mary Ahlers
Kalynn Mikel Bender
Payton Alizabeth Blum
Eleanor R. Bootman
** Nicholas J. Connolly
** Brady Noh Elvers
Natalie Finley
Payton A. Gordon
Riley Hill
** Isabella G. Lambert
Mackenzie Lind
** Jack Christopher Mabis
Hannah Naomi Maughan
Grace A. McConley
Rhianna C. Muir
Mason W. Musack
Amelia E. Redlin
** Brianna Nicole Ross
** Dayton Alden Schultz
Evander Q. Schwartz
Abigail Sennott
* Maria Serna
Natalie L. Stangl
Emily G. Thomas
* Riley James Wittig
Business Administration
* Foster B. Deadman
Thomas L. Endries
Justin Frazier
Construction Management
Madison R. Berg
* Hayden R. Bingaman Sr.
Jeffrey S. Borck
* Ashton William Brusse
** Jesse M. Coleman
Riley Dutton
* Seth Isaac Gardner
* Jake A. Gathje
Hayden G. Genske
Tyson G. Haas
Lauren Elizabeth Holverson
** Samuel J. Ibeling
Brock Lueschow
Evan Michael Mandrell
Tyler Matley
Samantha Alice McGuire
Lucas James Meyer
* Joshua D. Paterson
Alexander Plett
Carson E. Roller
Daniel J. Schultz
* Dane G. Stelsel
** Joseph Stephen Vogelsberg
Ecological Restoration and Resource Management
Peter James Stepien
Engineering Technology Management
Hayden B. Byrne
Jacob L. Carrigan
William J. Cesar
Summer E. De Guire
Matthew C. Detrie
Matthew R. Ehr
Trevor Faith
Colin Flynn
** Ben F. Foffel
Kelby N. Fossum
Josh J. Kedzie
Charles A. Laham
Zackery Albert LaVere Lathrop
Nolan W. Lee
Ethan J. Lusk
Trevor D. Olson
Carter Riesen
Ty W. Schroeder
Zachary J. Steckmann
Kaitlyn L. Walls
Hunter L. Zittlow
Environmental Horticulture
* Kassandra Lynn Clint
Finance
Emma Calaway
Asa Michael Cooper
** Mia K. Cyborowski
Brock N. Dornink
** Owen Monty Friedow
Kyle Klein
Isaiah Laufenberg
Matej Rychtarik
** Austin Schmitz
** Brooklyn L. Strang
Raykawan Timothy
* Emma Tuescher
Human Resource Management
Taylor Amanda Eggen
* Kendall Forehand
Carly J. Livingston
** Morgan Mack
Hannah Marie McGinty
Management
Hayle Laine Brown
Samuel C. Crocker
Abagail E. Diehl
Brock N. Dornink
Taylor Amanda Eggen
** Owen Monty Friedow
Tag C. Habedank
** Gage C. Hying
Bo H. Koppie
Landon D. Miles
Bristol M. Ogden
Kaden Paradis
** Abigail Hope Lee Shimniok
* Emma Tuescher
Madison V. Vosberg
Marketing
* Kendall Forehand
Corrina Grace Larson
** Jenna R. Mosley
Brendan R. Mosley
Logan Page
** Rory M. Zakrzewski
Natalie Mae Zaluski
Professional Sales
Laura S. Walker
Professional Studies
Kyle A. Antos
Blake Bury
Braden Michael Schielein
* Molly Beth Thelemann
Soil and Crop Science
** Tayden M. Bertrand
* Kassandra Lynn Clint
** Vincent D. De Ceuster
* Joseph M. Zwettler
Supply Chain Management
Devin Barnett
Jacob D. Ferguson
* Eitan A. Green
* Cody H. Klein
Taylor Vincent Timmerman
Technology and Engineering Education
** Jack T. Check
Austin J. Fitch
* Magna Cum Laude
** Summa Cum Laude
Criminal Justice
** Lucas John Anderson
** Ashley K. Bell
Kalynn Mikel Bender
* Lillian G. Dockerty
* Cloey Fall
Sara Gonzalez
** Elleyna P. Heims
Kaylee M. Homeyer
Emily E. Kester
Abigail Krebs
* Megan Kurowski
* Amalie Gail Kurth
* Holly Maas
** Jaena Michalak
Justice H. Olmstead
** Kelli A. Pugliese
Isabel Reyes
* Jackson Richman
Ross Harrison Rudich
Enna Sarkanjac
Jarrett J. Schoenhaar
Emma Slattery
** Baylor J. Smith
Garrett M. Stare
** Katie J. Stoudt
Amber Sullivan
* Kylie Tschumperlin
Elementary Education
* Ella K. Adrian
** Macey R. Banasik
** Erin Marie Cauley
Peyton M. Coyier
Makayla J. Doble
** Kelsey A. Drake
** Kinsey A. Droessler
Corbin Joseph Ellefson
** Molly R. Friede
* Calista Fuehrer
* Nadean Tammy Geiger
* Mya D. Ilme
** Derek Kephart
** Anna M. Kratz
** Sadie M. Kuehn
** Carlie M. Mau
Mercades Marie Mowery
* Summer Noble
* McKayla G. Riemer
* Brooke Madeline Trombley
** Rowan K. Vinger
* Paige Wagner
English
Ella G. Milsted
Environmental Science and Conservation
Hayden Conner
Imani Cornelius
William Henderson
Ryan J. Mathews
Logann P. Mennie
Fine Arts
* Aaron T. Smith
** Rebecca J. Statz
Forensic Investigation
* Paige S. Atkinson
** Kathryn Elizabeth Borski
Maya Ceranske
Quenton Jeffrey Dempsey
** Jasmine M. Gabbard
Payton A. Gordon
Gage N. Hanzel
Elena Hernandez
Emily E. Kester
* Mackenzie Sylvia Krueger
** Nicole L. Oleary
Juliana E. Penniston
Amelia E. Redlin
Ross Harrison Rudich
Olivia Winternheimer
Health and Human Performance
* Tessa Rose Bell
John P. Cassidy
** McKenna E. Dutton
* Brendyn Edge
Jacob V. Endress
John Goomey
* Connor Grohman
Andrew W. Haas
Emily Powell
Brianna Kate Prieve
Kyle B. Quinn
Nathan Shackelford
* Jack W. Sullivan
History
Jacob Robert Barrix
Ashten N. Wilson
Music
** Abigail Elizabeth Hartline
** Jemimah Holden
Jordan Douglas Larson-Sell
Casey L. Mack
Chris A. Thomas III
* Shannon R. Weir
Psychology
Michelle R. Flanagan
Sarah R. Fluhr
Melissa Huber
Abigail Krebs
* Megan Kurowski
* Amalie Gail Kurth
* Sara J. Loerke
Megan Ludovissy
** Makayla Lynch
** Kelli A. Pugliese
* Ella M. Wolff
Science Education
** Nicholas J. Connolly
* Benjamin M. Ehlert
Jackson D. Moran
Abigail Sennott
Social Studies Education
Caleb T. Fleming
Spanish
** Evelyn M. Barta
* Magna Cum Laude
** Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Arts and Sciences
Allison Ahrensmeyer
Autumn M. Anderson
Blake Charles Anderson
* Jaiden Barnes
Kollin Bode
** Megan Rose Brinkley Welsh
Josie Raine Cordrey
Naomi J. Draeger
Marrva Modaqiq
** Kellan S. O’Leary
Susan J. Olson
** Annabelle Kate Reppen
Britney Yuker
Criminal Justice
Tommy S. Foy
Chelsea K. Jermain
Micaela Murphy
Rebeccajo Szalewski
Michael A. Topness
Elisha Williams
Cybersecurity
Misty M. Rauch
Engineering
Katy Burrell
Cameron Michael Ertl
Joseph S. Glassmeyer IV
Benjamin Alexander Johnson
Lukas Neveau
Drake Darien Nickels
Justin Charles Reyburn
Orlando J. Soza
Healthcare Administration
Claire M. Brakke
Organizational Change Leadership
James M. Castle
Samuel Fuller
Tanya Elizabeth Hanson
Nicole W. Hennessy
Thomas Winton McCulloh
Cherrie Sellers
Rece D. Shelton
Project Management
Priyal Vachhani Bhalani
Jordan Driessen
Michael A. Dzierzynski
Chase Durond Green
Grace Katelyn Haug
Sheldon Kirkpatrick
Itze Lamadrid Bolt
Scott E. Mitchell
Kayla L. Mohr
Timothy Joseph O’Neill
Steven C. Perkins Jr.
Connor D. Schmitt
Abraham A. Schrump
Crystal J. Vallejo
Sport Administration
Taylor Rose Blake
Riley Layne Conner
Lance Johnsrud
Strategic Management
Amelia Firnanda Anwar
Zoe A. Coyss
Christopher Gordon
Supply Chain Management
John Hahn
Aran Madden
Chase Owen Rea
Brian Lee Rudolph
Students who have completed 48 or more credits at UW-Platteville and who have earned high cumulative grade point averages during their undergraduate careers graduate in two categories: Honors (3.50–3.74 grade point averages – Magna Cum Laude) and High Honors (3.75–4.00 grade point averages – Summa Cum Laude). These students can be distinguished by the asterisks marking their names in the list of graduates and by the gold honor cords which they wear today.
The following students have been chosen as valedictorians by their respective colleges, based on comprehensive review of their stellar academic records.
Valedictorians
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Edward Robert Paulson III College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture Gage C. Hying College of Liberal Arts and Education Lucas John Anderson
The Senior Speakers are selected by college-appointed committees. Students may apply or be nominated for this honor. Students seeking consideration must submit a resume, letters of recommendation, and an optional essay. Applicants are evaluated and interviewed. One undergraduate student speaker and an alternate are selected for each of the commencement ceremonies. The alternate speakers chosen for the fall 2025 commencement are:
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Mary Moran College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture Rhianna Muir College of Liberal Arts and Education Mya Ilme
The color of the tassel identifies the respective field of study of each new graduate. The color designations are as follows:
Brown .......................................... Fine Arts
Drab Professional Studies
School of Business
Gold............................ Applied Computing Chemistry
Computer Science
Construction Management
Cybersecurity
Engineering
Technology Management
Light Blue ...................................Education
Maize ........................................ Agriculture Biology
Ecological Restoration
Environmental Science and Conservation Reclamation
Navy Criminal Justice Forensic Investigation
Orange ..................................... Engineering
Pink Music
Royal ......................................... Philosophy
Russet............ Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems
Sage.......... Health and Human Performance
White ........... Associate of Arts and Sciences Data Science English
Foreign Language History Mathematics
Political Science Psychology Social Science
Note: Master’s graduates’ colors are represented on their hood and wear a black tassel.
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