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.
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.
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.
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.