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 23, 2025

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 & Human Sciences, and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & 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 2025 Inspiring Graduate Studies Graduates

Inspiring Graduate: Hanahh Eggum, M.S. Training & Talent Development

Supporting campus community through the Dean of Students Office
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Inspiring Graduate: Zaid Abdullah, M.S. Operations & Supply Management

Automation Displays procurement engineer aims to deliver measurable value to organizations
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Inspiring Graduate: Ava Allroggen, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Establishing roots in the community as a prelicensed counselor
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Inspiring Graduate: Karolyn Waldman, M.S. Career & Technical Education

Wausau West marketing and business teacher supports students' leadership skills
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Fall 2025 Inspiring CSTEMM Graduates

Inspiring Graduate: Luke Mertens, B.S. Manufacturing Engineering, B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Hired before graduation as a controls engineer at SMC Ltd.
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Inspiring Graduate: Zachary Morgan, B.S. Manufacturing Engineering

Joining Andersen Windows & Doors’ Engineering Rotational Program to improve processes and empower people
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Inspiring Graduate: Isaac Harnack, B.S. Plastics Engineering

Completed internships with Graco, RTP Company to gain experience in processing engineering
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Inspiring Graduate: Easton Sailer, B.S. Computer & Electrical Engineering

Hired before graduation as Hewlett Packard Enterprise electrical hardware engineer
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Inspiring Graduate: Owen Pryga, B.S. Cybersecurity

Hired before graduation as Heartland Business Systems consulting engineer
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Fall 2025 Inspiring CAHS Graduates

Inspiring Graduate: Sophia Moore, B.S. Applied Social Science

Leading the way through advocacy and public policy
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Inspiring Graduate: Opal Lawrence, B.F.A. Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Perfecting her portfolio, bringing thoughtfulness to design
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Inspiring Graduate: Jeena Kim, B.S. Psychology

Furthering her education by pursuing a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience
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Inspiring Graduate: Evan Mancl, B.S. Applied Social Science

A future teacher, guiding students to be more prepared to help the world
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Inspiring Graduate: Gus Larson, B.S. Technology Education

Supporting high school students through work-based learning opportunities
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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: Hanahh Eggum, M.S. Training & Talent Development Featured Image

Inspiring Graduate: Hanahh Eggum, M.S. Training & Talent Development

Supporting campus community through the Dean of Students Office
Inspiring Graduate: Zaid Abdullah, M.S. Operations & Supply Management Featured Image

Inspiring Graduate: Zaid Abdullah, M.S. Operations & Supply Management

Automation Displays procurement engineer aims to deliver measurable value to organizations