Approximately 750 students will be eligible to receive diplomas when the University of Wisconsin-Superior conducts its commencement on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at Siinto S. Wessman Arena.

Chancellor Renée Wachter will preside over the ceremony and present diplomas to students who have earned associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Delivering the keynote address will be Carolyn J. Anderson, a 1985 graduate who founded the Molecular Imaging and Theranostics Center and is highly active as a mentor to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Her contributions led to FDA approval for a first-in-human positron emission tomography imaging study in patients with sickle cell disease, which is currently ongoing.

The student speaker will be Hailie Evans, who will be graduating with Bachelor of Arts degrees in writing and English.

The Chancellor’s Leadership Award will be presented to Tasneem (Nemo) Aidabi, Usman Ahmad, Tamami Igeta, Dillion Krisik and Brenna Mattson. This award is given to members of the graduating class who are committed to personal growth and who have made a positive contribution to their peers, campus and community.

Siinto S. Wessman Arena is located at 2701 Catlin Ave. in Superior.