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Madison College celebrates 400 adult learners earning high school credentials

The graduates represent a wide range of life experiences and backgrounds, including first-generation college students, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, incarcerated learners, multilingual students and adults returning to education after years away from the classroom. 
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Jasmine Brownlee will use her $2,000 Celebrate a Nurse scholarship to pursue a health care career in Wisconsin.
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A visionary leader and advocate for youth, Michael Johnson created pathways to education and opportunity for countless students.


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The high-energy event welcomes alumni, friends, students and pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels for a full day of friendly competition, interactive games and community connection.
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Nick Murphy collaborated with Madison College welding instructor Rich Hemler on a specialized project requested by the Endeavor‑Moundville Fire Department.
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Dr. Damira Grady-Saffold, vice president of Organizational Impact & Culture at Madison College, has been named one of 40 outstanding leaders from across the country for the 2026-27 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.
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More than 2,400 Madison College graduates celebrated resilience, opportunity and lifelong growth during the college’s Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.