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“We’re all still becoming”: Teen graduate captures spirit of Madison College Commencement

More than 2,400 Madison College graduates celebrated resilience, opportunity and lifelong growth during the college’s Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.
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Olivia Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the April 30 competition.
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The competition showcased high school students’ creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
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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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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.
Runners and walkers, wearing colorful T-shirts and sweatshirts, lined up near a starting line.
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.