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From high school student to commencement speaker: Teen earns college milestone early

At just 18 years old, Alcantara Perez exudes the confidence of someone with decades of experience. As a Early College STEM Academy student, Alcantara Perez has spent the latter half of her high school career as a full-time Madison College student, accumulating about 70 college credits.
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At Madison College, student Mola Badjie is building more than a degree — he’s creating connections and helping others feel they belong.



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The nursing student scholarships help reduce financial barriers for students entering a high-demand health care field.
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Enrollment continues its upward trend at Madison College, rising four percent in spring 2026 compared last spring. Growth was strongest in health care and skilled trades programs.
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Brings the Education Pre-Major University Transfer program to the Reedsburg campus, where education courses will be offered for the first time beginning in spring 2027.
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This spring, approximately 2,444 Madison College students will earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and complete apprenticeships. Family, friends and the community are invited to commencement.
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Future electricians took a major step toward their careers during Madison College’s Apprenticeship Signing Day at the Commercial Avenue campus.