A Message from 2023 Winter Commencement Speaker Michael Finley ’14

Just a few weeks prior to the new year, we welcomed nearly 2,000 new UW graduates to alumnihood during the UW’s Winter Commencement. In his address, UW alumnus and NBA All-Star Michael Finley ’14 reflected on his journey to success through hard work, patience, and humility. He advised the graduates to “focus on becoming the best version of yourself,” and this behind-the-scenes clip shows that he’s just as proud to be a Badger as we are.