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University of Minnesota Duluth

Among the spring 2025 graduates from the University of Minnesota Duluth are Levi Schick, of Leopolis, who earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science; and Liam Fahey, of Sobieski, who earned bachelor degrees in criminology and psychology.

UW-Oshkosh

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh celebrated the achievements of 1,250 students in two ceremonies May 17 inside Kolf Sports Center. Recognized for earning doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees, the new graduates joined the ranks of more than 100,000 UWO alumni.

Bonduel: Harrison Mueller, bachelor of business administration, information systems.

Cecil: Kristin Boerst, graduate certificate, graduate certificate in K-12 special education accelerated licensure program.

Shawano: Audrey Naeyaert, master of social work, advanced direct practice; Amos Voung, bachelor of science in education, physical education; Kendra White, bachelor of science, environmental studies-environmental science emphasis.

Abrams: Gayatri Dhakal Tiwari, bachelor of science in nursing.

Gillett: Derek Zahn, graduate certificate, certificate of educational administration for principal licensure; Derek Zahn, master of science, educational leadership and policy.

Lena: Adam Haines, bachelor of science, electrical engineering technology; Kaylee Sadowski, bachelor of business administration, management.

Oconto Falls: Evan Hedtke, bachelor of science, economics (quantitative), and bachelor of science, microbiology; Brett Norling, bachelor of science, rehabilitation science.

UW-Madison

A total of 9,424 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 9-10. They include the following local students:

Abrams: Madeline Haines, College of Letters and Science, bachelor of arts-journalism; Brittany Russell, School of Medicine & Public Health, doctor of medicine; Scott Russell, College of Engineering, bachelor of science-engineering mechanics; Jacob Vervelde, College of Letters and Science, master of science-computer sciences.

Lakewood: Lainey Wight, School of Nursing, bachelor of science-nursing, graduated with distinction.

Lena: Ruthie Zahm, College of Letters and Science, master of social work, social work advanced standing.

Birnamwood: Halle Pietz, College of Letters and Science, bachelor of arts-journalism; Ian Resch, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, bachelor of science, global health; Amara Schoepke, College of Letters and Science, bachelor of arts, political science and Spanish.

Bonduel: Kaitlin Brooks, College of Letters and Science, bachelor of arts, international studies and political science.

Shawano: Sarah Bergmann, School of Business, master of arts-business, business: arts and creative enterprise leadership; Marcela Costa Lemos, School of Medicine & Public Health, master of science-biotechnology; Avery Dreier, School of Pharmacy, bachelor of science-pharmaceutical sciences, graduated with highest distinction; Louisa Keenan, School of Medicine & Public Health, doctor of medicine; Addison Lewis, Law School, doctor of law (juris doctor); Sebastian Madison, College of Letters and Science, master of arts-library and information studies; Douglas Marquette, College of Letters and Science, bachelor of science, mathematics.

Nathan Mueller, Law School, doctor of law (juris doctor); Faith Schenk, School of Medicine & Public Health, master of physician assistant studies.

Wittenberg: Hannah Flak, School of Medicine & Public Health, master of physician assistant studies; Maya Thiex, College of Letters and Science, bachelor of arts, English and gender and women’s studies.

UW-La Crosse

The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May.

Oconto Falls: Braden Uelmen, bachelor of science, marketing.

Townsend: Emylia Lemke, bachelor of science, psychology, honors.

Birnamwood: Katie Matsche, bachelor of science, psychology, honors.

Bonduel: Max Marohl, bachelor of science, exercise and sport science: exercise science — pre-professional track, highest honors; Emeline Skalecki, bachelor of science, exercise and sport science: exercise science — pre-professional track, highest honors.

Gresham: Addison Boucher, bachelor of arts, English: literary and cultural studies emphasis, highest honors.

Shawano: Suzzie Bessette, master of science in education, school psychology; Grace Huntington, bachelor of science, biology: biomedical science concentration, highest honors.

Wittenberg: McKenna Foster, bachelor of science, biology, highest honors.

Northcentral Technical College

Northcentral Technical College announced the president’s list for the spring 2025 term. The following students enrolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 GPA or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term.

Aniwa: Adreonna Bessert, Alexis Resch, Matthew Stepanik, Nicole Resch.

Birnamwood: Calvin Scheurer, Courtney Streich, Dakota Schreiber, Drew Resch, Emili Schwanz, Joseph Unverzagt, Madalyn Fischer, Madelynn Bell, Mason Meverden, Virginia Praslowicz.

Bowler: LaKeisha Williams, Makayla Perzinski, Rolanda Bierman, Serena Rasmussen, Wahpahnesew Shawano.

Eland: Alexa Chaney, Allen Uttecht, Brooklyn Hoth, Kalee Gilmeister, Lana Linke, Summer Zwiers.

Gresham: Ashley Hebert.

Mattoon: Matthew Pecha.

Tigerton: Amanda Moenke, Emma Martin, Matthew Vraa, Robert Burayi.

Wittenberg: Bryce Kamps, Donald Schilter.

UW-Stout

The following students graduated May 10, 2025, from University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie.

Caroline: Tayla Spiegel, bachelor of science, hotel, restaurant and tourism management; bachelor of science, real estate property management.

Shawano: Matthew Bohm, bachelor of fine arts, game design and development — art.