Meet some of the notable UWâMadison graduates of spring 2021
The pandemic couldnât hold them back â theyâve won major national academic honors, appeared on network TV shows, helped classmates avoid COVID-19, improved the campus, and even won a Grammy.
Hereâs a look at just a few of the students who will be graduating from UWâMadison May 8. Consider them a small subset of the excellence of the Class of 2021.
Her campus legacy? The first South Asian a cappella singing group
Mahima Bhattar
As a freshman
, Mahima Bhattar noticed there was no a cappella singing team among the South Asian performing arts student organizations. She soon rectified that, founding Wisconsin Waale (
UWâMadison to celebrate spring commencement with graduates-only ceremonies at Camp Randall For news media
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After a year in which students faced many challenges, University of WisconsinâMadison leaders are pleased to announce plans to hold in-person commencement ceremonies for spring 2021 graduates at Camp Randall.
The university is planning two ceremonies on Saturday, May 8 â one for undergraduates, the other for all graduate degree candidates.
Because of the ongoing pandemic, these in-person gatherings will be limited to graduates only, no guests. Family members, friends and graduates who are unable to attend will be invited to watch a livestream of the ceremonies, among other virtual engagement opportunities.