commencement
May 29, 2022
Commencement countdown
The UW’s newest class of alumni will have their day. And so will those from the two years prior.
June 19, 2017
Commencement speaker: Johnnetta Betsch Cole
She's a national leader in education, anthropology and activism.
June 7, 2017
Zigzagging to the stage
For nontraditional students, commencement comes with a feisty pride.
June 1, 2016
Character: Sara Griggs
“I cry tears of joy every year. UW Commencement is considered to be one of the largest and most prominent ceremonies in the country.”
June 1, 2014
Editor's Eye: Commencing
You have to be bold to be an innovator. You have to have confidence. You have to take a chance. And who better to face that head-on than the thousands of students who will be marching into Husky Stadium on June 14 for Commencement.
September 1, 2007
Split on Commencement
For the Columns Alumni Vote in June, we asked if alumni attended the main graduation ceremony when they completed their UW degree. The 952 responses broke down to 59 percent “yes” and 41 percent “no.”
June 1, 2002
Albright to speak
Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state and the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government, will be the featured speaker at the 127th University of Washington Commencement ceremonies.
June 1, 2000
Poet picked to speak
U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky will be the main speaker at the 125th University of Washington Commencement ceremonies.
June 1, 1999
Commencement plans
Julian Bond, a participant in movements for civil rights, economic justice and peace for nearly 40 years, will be the speaker at the University of Washington's 124th Commencement ceremonies.
June 1, 1998
Bigger stage for grads
Breaking tradition and defying Seattle's reputation for wet weather, the University of Washington will hold its 123rd Commencement ceremonies outdoors in Husky Stadium.
June 1, 1993
Guest at Commencement
Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, '71, '75, will be the guest speaker at the University of Washington's 118th Commencement ceremonies.
September 1, 1992
UW graduates 8,115
About 8,115 degrees were awarded at morning and afternoon ceremonies, which featured Foley as the guest speaker.
June 1, 1992
Commencement crush
About 4,000 students and 14,000 relatives and friends will be filing into Hec Edmundson Pavilion this month to celebrate the 117th time the University of Washington has produced graduates.
September 1, 1991
8,206 new UW grads
About 8,206 degrees were awarded at the University of Washington's 116th Commencement held June 15.