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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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Ultimate Pickleball Challenge serves up competition and community, June 27
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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Madison College welding student designs safety solution for local fire department
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 selected among the nation’s top community college leaders
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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“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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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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KittyGo wins big at 2026 Madison College Challenge competition
Olivia Wegner, a Madison College Business and Economics graduate, took home the $5,000 prize during the April 30 competition.

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