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Madison College President Dr. Jennifer Berne began her role on July 1 and has been busy meeting people on campus and throughout the district community.
Focused on student completion
Students and staff can be seen in a newly renovated section of the Student Services are at the Truax Campus.
Welcome to the new Student Services Center
The newly remodeled Student Wellness Center, in the Health Building, Room 101, includes a large space for food storage for the Cupboard Food Pantry.
Student Wellness Center, pantry move into a custom-built space
Two small plots of land near the Watertown Campus were sold by Madison College to Habitat for Humanity.
College sells land near the Watertown Campus
Clarion illustration by Aida Wilmo
Clarion adopts policy on AI use
Sara Bernabe is the editor in chief of The Clarion for the 2025-26 school year. (Photo provided to The Clarion)
Like you, I’m a student here to learn
Clarion illustration by Aida Wilmo
Dangers of data manipulation for political gain
Clarion editor Sara Bernabe meets her soon-to-be pet, now named Gatsby, at Madison College’s Vet Tech Lab.
Getting Gatsby: Madison College helped me find the perfect cat
Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson in "Jurassic World Rebirth." (Universal Pictures / Zuma Press / TNS)
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’
Book reminds us dinosaurs once ruled the Earth
Hoodie Allen performs at Summerfest on June 20 at the U.S. Cellular Connections Stage in Milwaukee.
Hoodie Allen performs with energy and passion
Def Leppard’s show was a highlight of Summerfest
Madison College men’s soccer player Rodrigo Lasso holds off a defender during a scrimmage with UW-Stevens Point.
Depth will be a strength for WolfPack men’s soccer team
Madison College volleyball players receive a serve during a recent practice.
4 volleyball returnees to help lead newcomers
Madison College Esports coach Joe Hanson, center, has stepped down after five seasons and 10 national titles. (Photo provided by Madison College Athletics)
After 5 years and 10 titles, Hanson steps aside as Esports coach
WolfPack 5th in NJCAA Division 2 World Series
The new food pantry space features storage rack that roll out, enabling more goods to be shelved. (Clarion Staff Report)
Campus food pantries open week of Sept. 2
The Madison College Volunteer Center helped with Habitat for Humanity over spring break in March 2025.
Club Spotlight: Volunteer Center
Welcome week activities at the Intercultural Exchange
Welcome week activities at the Intercultural Exchange
A Bcycle station is located near the Health Education Building at the Truax Campus.
Students can save on a Bcycle membership
Members of the cast of Cabaret sing the last musical number of the first act during rehearsal on March 1.
‘Cabaret’ remains relevant
A youth group performs at the annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Dec. 7 at the Truax Campus.
Hmong New Year Celebration
Madison College President Dr. Jack Daniels, III, shown in his office, is retiring after 11 years at the college.
Career of helping students
Jovhany Michaud walking out of his polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Voting lessons from an immigrant
Vet Tech adopt a pet poster
Mascotas del Programa de Veterinaria listas para ser adoptadas
A new rapid transit bus for Madison Metro.
Las líneas del autobús ‘Rapid Transit’ ya están en funcionamiento
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Authors Jerry Apps, and Natasha Kassulke spoke on Earth Day, at the Monona Public Library, April 22, 2025, in Monona, Wisconsin.

Historian and former journalist focus on conservation in new book

Paige Shapiro, News Editor • May 6, 2025

Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke spoke about their book “Planting an Idea, Critical and Creative Thinking About Environmental Issues,” about highlighting the importance of the role of storytelling in...

Madison College has been notified that visas have been reinstated for the three students who had them revoked last month.

Visas for 3 Madison College students have been reinstated

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • May 6, 2025

On April 26, Madison College was notified that all three international students whose visas were revoked last month have now had their visas reinstated, meaning their Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS)...

Immigrants reminded of rights regardless of status

Sara Bernabe, Managing Editor • May 6, 2025

It’s not unreasonable to say we’re living in unpredictable times. President Trump spent his first months back in the White House signing dozens of executive orders, their subject matter ranging from...

Federal funding cuts have yet to impact the college

Mack Biester, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

With billions of dollars being withheld by the federal government from universities across the country, a chilling question comes to mind that more and more Americans, and now Madison College students...

Public Safety Director John Flannery, left, was a PTK Golden Apple Award recipient.

Public Safety team members honored

Sgt. Logan Garcia, Public Safety Officer • May 6, 2025

Public Safety is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements and well-deserved honors received by both our student officers and full-time staff during the Spring 2025 semester. These awards and nominations,...

BPA members show some of the toys they donated to Santa’s Wish List for one of the group’s community service activities.

BPA club participated in multiple community service projects

BPA Executive Team • May 6, 2025

This year the Business Professionals of America (BPA) club was awarded with the “Outstanding Student Group for Community Service Award” at the 2025 Student Success Awards. The chapter was selected...

A heartfelt thanks to student workers

Dana Ryals, Librarian • May 6, 2025

As the academic year winds down and the days grow longer, we at the Madison College Libraries and Student Achievement Centers find ourselves in a familiar place – grateful. Grateful for the students...

Madison College Truax Campus.

Madison College student’s visa revoked

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • April 10, 2025

During a meeting on April 9, the college administration notified the Madison College District Board that a student’s visa had recently been revoked. Interim President Dr. Tim Casper said that the...

The new college president, Dr. Jennifer Berne, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 31.

Berne tells of her journey from faculty member to provost

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • April 8, 2025

Madison College welcomed Dr. Jennifer Berne, one of the four finalist candidates for the college's next president, to a forum hosted by Ellie Rome, Director of Student Life. Currently serving as the Provost...

Dr. Tim Casper, Madison College’s interim president and a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on April 2.

Casper shares his experience, vision during student forum

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • April 8, 2025

Madison College hosted its last student forum for a presidential candidate on April 2. Anchored by Director of Student Life Ellie Rome, the forum featured Dr. Tim Casper introducing himself and answering...

Dr. Dawn Crim, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 24.

Crim shares what makes her a good fit for Madison College

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

The first student forum for Madison College’s presidential search took place on March 24. Dr. Dawn B. Crim spoke at length about her experience and what makes her a good fit for Madison College. Questions...

Dr. Charles W. Lepper, a finalist for Madison College president, speaks during a student forum held at the Truax Campus on March 27.

Lepper tells students about his educational journey

Paige Shapiro, News Editor • April 8, 2025

Dr. Charles Lepper, a candidate for the President of Madison College, spoke at a student forum on March 27 about why he would make an excellent president. Lepper currently serves as a President of Grand...

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