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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.
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.
Olivia Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the April 30 competition.
The competition showcased high school students’ creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
At Madison College, student Mola Badjie is building more than a degree — he’s creating connections and helping others feel they belong.
The nursing student scholarships help reduce financial barriers for students entering a high-demand health care field.
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.