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Alex Kaiser speaks at Madison College’s commencement ceremony in December.

Commencement speaker thanks students and staff for his success

Paige Shapiro, News Editor January 21, 2025

On Dec. 12, Madison College graduates were handed their certificates and diplomas during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum. Alex Kaiser, the graduate speaker at...

A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.

Hmong New Year Celebration

Declan Rafter, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Madison College held a Hmong New Year celebration on Dec. 7 in the atrium of the Truax Campus. The event was organized by a team within the Division of College culture and climate, led by Vice President...

Balaji “Abi” Abishek answers questions during his honors presentation in December.

Presentations mark Honors Program’s 10th year

Kristine Gallagher, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

The Madison College Honors Program held its 10th anniversary presentations on Dec. 6. Dr. Julia Haseleu, Honors Program Director, began with an introduction and opening remarks. “The Madison College...

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Several services are available to help you stay safe in winter

Lt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer January 21, 2025

Welcome back to Madison College. Hopefully you had a great holiday break, and you are coming back refreshed and ready to take on the spring semester. During the school year, Public Safety will publish...

Reading, a habit to ring in the New Year

Renee Anhalt, Librarian January 21, 2025

Name an activity that slows your heart rate, lowers your blood pressure and relaxes your muscles. Was reading your first answer? Probably not. It might surprise you to learn that reading offers numerous...

Madison College student Iman Alrashid and her family fled Syria in 2012, seeking refuge from the dangers there.

Student reflects on hardship but promise in Syria

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief January 21, 2025

As texts go, it was plain and simple. Just three words. “Assad is gone.” Last December, Iman Alsharid, a Madison College alum, received that text from her husband, Chadi Alhaj Kadour. It was about...

Madison College’s Technology Services hosted a “Secure Our World” event in October.

‘Secure Our World’ event held at Truax

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer December 4, 2024

In 2024, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more apparent, especially within the higher education sector. Recent high-profile breaches, such as the ransomware attack on the University of Maryland...

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Recognizing the Honors Program’s 10th anniversary

Kodiak Koessl, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

The start of the 2024 fall semester marked 10 years since the Madison College Honors Program took off. The Honors Program gives motivated students the opportunity to work one on one with a faculty member...

This is an architectural rendering of what the re-modeled Truax Campus D-Block will look like.

Student Services moved during remodeling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief December 4, 2024

Madison College will begin significantly remodeling the Student Service offices at the Truax Main Campus over winter break. This remodeling project is designed to improve your experience when connecting...

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Winter weather reminders from the Public Safety Office

Sgt. Logan Garcia, Public Safety Officer December 4, 2024

As the winter weather approaches, here are some helpful reminders while traveling that may affect you. • Please review the Public Safety webpage for parking information. • Sign up for WolfPack Alerts...

Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes speaks to high school Black Student Union members while they work on an activity during the National BSU Conference at Madison College on Nov. 22, 2024.

National BSU Conference hosted by the Madison College chapter

August Bengry, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

There is a laughing group of professionals moving through the halls of the first floor at Madison College’s Truax Campus. Adults and teenagers, friends and strangers, guests and speakers hailing from...

Young dancers perform at the 2023 Hmong New Year celebration at Madison College.

Hmong New Year Celebration to be held at Truax on Dec. 7

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

This year, Madison College celebrates the fourth annual Hmong New Year Celebration, in the Atrium Mall of the Truax Building, Room D1630 on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This celebration is...

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