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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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Honors students Furkan Sindar and Akansha Dendulur attended the Upper Midwest Honors Conference with their mentor, Madison College biology instructor Armila Aeilts.

Students present at Upper Midwest Honors Conference

Furkan Sindar, Contributor • April 8, 2025

The Upper Midwest Honors Conference (UMHC) is an annual academic event that brings together honors program students from colleges and universities across the Upper Midwest. Held at Minnesota State University,...

Video and audio design students earn state awards

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • April 8, 2025

Last month, the Video and Audio Design and Event Production students made their mark at Lambeau Field during the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Forum, winning two awards for their outstanding...

Solidarity for Peace

Congressman Pocan will speak at WolfPack Beyond War event

Claire Cox and Brent West • April 8, 2025

Madison College’s WolfPack Beyond War (WBW) is the chapter of the global anti-war organization, World Beyond War, here on campus. WBW is having an event, Solidarity for Peace, on April 21 in Room D1630...

Do some spring cleaning for the mind

Mark Luetkehoelter, Librarian • April 8, 2025

Spring cleaning has evolved over time from simply being a practice of making a home tidier to being a metaphor for decluttering and reorganizing our personal lives as well. It’s a time to think about...

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Sexual assault awareness month

Lucas Adler, Public Safety Deputy Director • April 8, 2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Public Safety wants the college community to know that we are here to support anyone who is a survivor of sexual assault and make you aware of resources available...

Teegawende “Josephine” Segrado created an honors project titled, “Seizure Detection and Mitigation,” to research epilepsy.

Studying epilepsy to help at home

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • April 8, 2025

Globally, epilepsy affects over 50 million people, with a significant number residing in Africa. It is the most common neurological disorder in Africa, affecting approximately 25 million people, making...

A small section of the Truax building rooftop solar array can be seen from the third floor of the building. The array is the largest rooftop system in the state.

College recognized for its efforts to reduce emissions

Lynette LeGarde, Staff Writer • April 8, 2025

Madison College was recognized as a 2024 Climate Champion by Dane County earlier this semester. This program honors organizations that are taking action to reduce carbon emissions. There were 32 organizations...

Student Senate now accepting applications

Student Senate now accepting applications

Lynette LeGarde, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

The Student Senate is now accepting applications for the Spring Senate Elections. Students who are enrolled in 6 degree-credits at Madison College with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher can run for president,...

Students work on a construction project during the 2024 alternative spring break trip.

Helping to build houses during spring break

Lynette LeGarde, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

The Volunteer Center is working with Habitat for Humanity on a project for the Alternative Spring Break Trip set for March 17-21, 2025. They have ten slots available for Madison Area Technical College...

Video journalist Brad Horn, left, answers questions from moderators instructor L. David Hansen, center, and creative arts intern Olivia Petersen during a Writer’s Life Lecture Series event on Feb. 25.

Writer’s Life Series event looks at approaches to video storytelling

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2025

Last week’s Writer’s Life Lecture Series featured Washington Post and Reuters News Service video journalist Brad Horn, where he discussed the challenges of video journalism and gave tips on how to...

Student Rishab Kotte works in the STEM Center’s 3D Printing Lab at the Truax Campus. Kotte led efforts to create a fruit and vegetable garden at his local elementary school as part of his Eagle Scout service initiative this past fall.

STEM Academy student leads the ‘Growing Hope Garden’ project

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2025

Labor Day is a holiday that most Americans appreciate only after realizing it gives them a three-day weekend come September. But for STEM Academy student Rishab Kotte, this holiday involves more than a...

Community support from Dane Street Outreach Services

Community support from Dane Street Outreach Services

Camille Jackson, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Are you or someone you know sleeping in their car? Do you need help finding housing? Do you need medical support? Help with clothing, shoes or food? Check out Dane County Street Outreach Services. Dane...

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