University of Wisconsin-Superior honors its graduates

SUPERIOR — The University of Wisconsin-Superior class of 2024 was recognized Saturday, May 18 at Siinto S. Wessman Arena.

According to UWS, more than 650 students from 33 different countries were eligible to receive diplomas for Saturday’s commencement ceremony — including 437 bachelor’s degrees and 198 master’s degrees. There also were 46 undergraduate students with double majors.

Graduating students included 218 first-generation students. The oldest graduate is 72 years old and the youngest is 20.

Chancellor Renée Wachter presided over the ceremony and presented diplomas to students who earned associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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