Trailblazers of Tomorrow: First-Generation Student Celebration
Event Details
Date
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time
1 p.m.
Location
Varsity Hall, Union South
Description
Graduating First-gen Badgers are invited to celebrate commencement during Trailblazers of Tomorrow. Enjoy light refreshments ahead of inspiring remarks from fellow students and UW–Madison staff. A stole ceremony where students will have their incredible achievements recognized on stage as they receive their first-gen stole and pin. RSVP by April 20 at Go.Wisc.Edu/FirstGrad2026
Capacity Limited to the first 400 attendees. Students will receive a confirmation after
registration ends.
Capacity Limited to the first 400 attendees. Students will receive a confirmation after
registration ends.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please email fgli@studentaffairs.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Sunday, April 19, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.