Inspiring Graduates Share Their Stout Experiences

Celebrate our graduates as they cross the commencement stage and reflect on the journey that brought them here
December 27, 2023

Commencement is a time of celebration, reflection and anticipation. A tradition bringing UW-Stout students, families, friends, faculty, staff and supporters together.

It's a time for students to celebrate the accomplishment of earning their college degree. A time to reflect on their successes, struggles and steps on the journey that brought them to this moment. And the great anticipation of what's to come – a career, a higher degree or an embrace of the unknown.

Each semester, we ask a handful of inspiring graduates from Graduate Studies, the College of Arts and Human Sciences, and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management to share their Stout experiences, what brought them here and what's next. Catch up with our graduates in their Q&As, and join us in celebrating their graduation from UW-Stout.

Fall 2023 Inspiring Graduate Studies Graduates

Inspiring Graduate: Zandra Georgakas, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

‘I am very excited to get into the field and use what I have learned to have a positive impact on others.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Stephen Aduboffour, M.S. Food Science & Technology

‘The education I received at Stout equipped me with the requisite knowledge and skills to be competitive globally.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Anne Redmond, M.S. Construction Management

'Stout helped broaden my areas of knowledge within my field.'
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Inspiring Graduate: Aaron Hendricks, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

'At Stout, from the very beginning, my experience was applied.'
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Inspiring Graduate: Jacob Martin, M.S. Information & Communication Technologies

‘The coursework has been a steppingstone for me in my career.’
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Fall 2023 Inspiring CAHS Graduates

Inspiring Graduate: Ariana Enciso, B.S. Applied Social Science

‘It is about evolving into a more adaptable, empathetic and capable individual ready to make a positive difference in the world.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Monica Miranda, B.S. Marketing & Business Education; B.S. Business Administration

‘Stout changed my education through the polytechnic opportunities it provided.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Amanda Piotrowski, B.F.A. Graphic Design & Interactive Media

‘My achievements underscore that what Stout does works, and the world is taking notice.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Cherie Mandel, B.S. Human Development & Family Studies

‘I am grateful for the opportunities to challenge my thinking and push me out of my comfort zone.’
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Fall 2023 Inspiring CTEMM Graduates

The parent trip: Return home during COVID-19 inspired Ambriz to earn UW-Stout degree, football honors

When Jesus Ambriz thinks back to 2019, he sees a young man who was excited to begin college and play football at UW-Stout — but one who had a lot to learn.
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Inspiring Graduate: Julia Baxter, B.S. Engineering Technology

‘I get to combine my passions of medicine and engineering, enabling me to improve others’ quality of life.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Nicolas Langenfeld, B.S. Computer Networking & Information Technology

‘This experience has taken my interests from a hobby to a job, to a professional career.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Sam Micoley, B.S. Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

‘It's not just about the degree but the journey of growth, innovation and active engagement.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Charlie Casper, B.S. Real Estate Property Management

‘I learned and grew so much; I don’t think I could have gotten this experience anywhere else.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Ellise Little, B.S. Fashion & Retail

‘I trust my knowledge and aim every day to keep growing as a designer and, more importantly, to never stop learning.’
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Inspiring Graduate: Cole Beckstead, B.S. Business Administration

‘I have learned a whole new method of thinking since arriving at Stout.’
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Inspiring Graduates Share Their Stout Experiences

Celebrate our graduates as they cross the commencement stage and reflect on the journey that brought them here
Inspiring Graduate: Ellise Little, B.S. Fashion & Retail Featured Image

Inspiring Graduate: Ellise Little, B.S. Fashion & Retail

‘I trust my knowledge and aim every day to keep growing as a designer and, more importantly, to never stop learning.’
Inspiring Graduate: Cole Beckstead, B.S. Business Administration Featured Image

Inspiring Graduate: Cole Beckstead, B.S. Business Administration

‘I have learned a whole new method of thinking since arriving at Stout.’