Spring-Commencement Program-2021.Pdf
COMMENCEMENT University of Wisconsin-Whitewater May 15, 2021 More than 150 years ago, on April 21, 1868, the state’s second normal school opened its doors to the first class of 48 students and nine faculty members. A progressive spirit guided the development of the institution as it evolved from a normal school, which trained teachers for one-room schools, to Whitewater State Teachers College (1927), Wisconsin State College-Whitewater (1951), Wisconsin State University-Whitewater (1964) and as a member of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System (1971). Today, UW-Whitewater is a leading comprehensive university serving approximately 11,842 full- and part-time students on its Whitewater and Rock County campuses with 50 undergraduate majors, 13 master’s degree programs, one doctoral degree and one education specialist degree in the colleges of Arts and Communication, Business and Economics, Education and Professional Studies, Integrated Studies, and Letters and Sciences. The university awards more than 2,700 degrees every year. Throughout its history, UW-Whitewater has produced graduates who have actively contributed to the growth of the state and nation. Student learning is the paramount focus of the university’s programs and services. The university takes pride in its regional leadership, national presence and global vision. Many of its academic programs are among the best in the country. 1 Student Speaker Annmarie Lavorata As Annmarie Lavorata looks back on her undergraduate experience at UW-Whitewater, three words come to mind: experience, opportunity, family. “It all started with my first visit to campus, when I immediately knew ‘this is where I’m supposed to be.’ I absolutely loved the people, the atmosphere, the vibe.” Her passion is communication — an exciting and expansive field where opportunities for real-world experience abound at UW-Whitewater.
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