Welcome students!

Here’s a quick question: What do books, bulldozers and birthday cakes have in common?  If you said they’re all connected to Madison College —you win.

The books represent the affordable, high-quality education you’ll receive at the College. The bulldozer is a reminder of the new high-tech buildings that are currently under construction at our campus. And the birthday cake? That’s in honor of the College’s 100 year birthday. We’ll be holding a special centennial gala in October (more on that later). It’s definitely an exciting and historic time to be at Madison College.

A smart choice and free t-shirts

Thanks for choosing Madison College—show your pride with a free t-shirt. Just be one of the first 50 students to stop by my office at the Administration Building and ask for your Madison College t-shirt.

You made a smart choice when you selected Madison College. Not only will you save thousands of dollars in tuition each year, you’ll also obtain the high-tech skills and hands-on training needed to find success in the real world. We’re proud to say that nearly 90 percent of Madison College graduates are employed within six months.

Looking to continue your education? Madison College supplies UW-Madison with more transfer students than any other institution, including all of the UW Colleges combined.  We also have agreements with hundreds of other four-year institutions. That means you can start here—and basically go anywhere.

Construction update

Pardon our dirt. You’ve probably noticed all the construction work at the Truax campus. We can’t wait to show you our new Health Education Building, Protective Services Building, Ingenuity Center, and Gateway entrance.

These state-of-the-art buildings, scheduled to be completed by next summer, will better prepare students for such high-demand careers as nursing, law enforcement and manufacturing.

Our regional campuses are also being expanded and remodeled. We appreciate your patience during this exciting construction period at the College.

Centennial gala 

As I mentioned earlier, Madison College is gearing up for a big centennial celebration. On Friday, Oct. 26, friends of Madison College are presenting “A New Century of Promise” at the Alliant Energy Expo Center.

The centerpiece of the event is the Imagination Center, a showcase of student excellence in such areas as robotics, science, biotechnology, health care, and visual communications.  Proceeds from the event will support the Madison College Foundation’s Forward Fund and student scholarships.

Final thought

As you go through college and life, I hope you remember this quote: “Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in yourself and they will come true.” Study hard and welcome to Madison College.