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Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having ‘a beginner’s mind’
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UW–Madison welcomed roughly 8,600 first-year and 1,100 transfer students; nearly 6,000 attended Convocation at the Kohl Center. Campus leaders introduced traditions and urged students to try new activities, find community and adopt an open, exploratory beginner’s mind. The piece details how the university supports newcomer integration and notable class facts.

Originally published on UW-Madison News by pdschmitt on Sep 1, 2026. Republished with permission.

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