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Dr. Geoffrey Bradshaw, the associate vice president of international education at Madison College, joins Acting Minister Madi Jacca at a signing ceremony marking the college’s partnership agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in The Gambia in West Africa.

College’s African Initiative is creating partnerships, broadening horizons

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor January 18, 2023

In November, Dr. Geoffrey Bradshaw traveled to Africa to sign a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) for the national government of The...

Newly inducted members of Madison College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success gather on stage for photos after the induction ceremony on Nov. 28.

National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 35 members

Clarion Staff Report December 8, 2022

The Madison College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success inducted 35 new members during a ceremony held at the Truax Campus on Nov. 28. Advisors Ellie Rome and Brandon Herrera welcomed...

Things to check to get ready for winter driving

Kelly Feng, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

With an average snowfall of 45.79 inches, Wisconsin winter wonderlands can be dangerous. Since none of us want to be stuck in a ditch or on the side of the road, we talked with Madison College's Automotive...

Learning about ‘forever chemicals’ found in water

Paul Becker, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

The closure of Well 15 in 2019, located on East Washington Avenue near the East Towne Mall, began a heightened course of action over the community’s water supply. Local and national public concern grew...

Volunteer over winter, spring break

Cisco Garcia, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

Are you looking for plans during spring break or winter break? The Volunteer Center has some great opportunities for you to take a trip and help our community or someone else’s community. They have opportunities...

Transphobic violence is often under reported on a global basis

T Clearwater, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

The LGBTQ+ community has come together every Nov. 20 since 1999 all over the United States for the Trans Day of Remembrance to mourn the lives lost to transphobic violence. Each year, many are lost in...

Libraries can help chase away the winter doldrums

Matt Coan, Librarian December 8, 2022

Finals? Does anybody still do those? Do faculty still require those? Heck, a few projects, a paper or two and you’re headed for winter break. Barring any job or jobs you have to go to, household chores,...

Public Safety Officers invite students to join them for coffee in the Truax Campus Gateway on Dec. 13.

Meet Public Safety Officers for coffee on Dec. 13

Sgt. Lucas Adler, Public Safety Officer December 8, 2022

Join Public Safety on Tuesday, Dec. 13, for Coffee with Public Safety!  Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee on us and chat with some of our officers. We will be located in the Gateway at the Truax Campus. Periodically...

Mason Douglas models an outfit in the show.

Student designers embrace imagination, sustainability

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor December 8, 2022

For most people, thrift stores like Goodwill are dumping grounds for old clothes and a way to make space in their closets. For Madison College fashion marketing students, the real value of thrift shops...

Madison College journalism student Darion Lanagan holds his daughter, ZaRayla.

Balancing student life while being a parent

Iman Alrashid, Copy Editor December 8, 2022

Being a college student who has children comes with many additional responsibilities outside of classwork. It’s a balancing act that many experience at Madison College. Darion Lanagan is a 24-year-old...

Newly inducted members of the Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society gather for a photograph following the induction ceremony held in the Mitby Theater at the Truax Campus on Nov. 10

Honor society inducts new members

Clarion Staff Report November 23, 2022

Madison College’s Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed 85 new members during an induction ceremony held on Nov. 10 in Mitby Theater. Leonardo Reyes Ponce, the chapter...

Foundation scholarship applications are due Dec. 1

Clarion Staff Report November 23, 2022

Students have until Dec. 1 to apply for spring 2023 scholarships awarded by the Madison College Foundation. Overall, the Foundation has disbursed more than $20 million in financial assistance to more than...

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