Phi Theta Kappa holds induction ceremony
The Beta Beta Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society held its spring semester induction ceremony on March 28 at Madison College’s Mitby Theater. The ceremony celebrated 158 new inductees to...
View ArticleThe value of volunteering
Providing free support services, free tutoring and free gardening are some of the ways volunteers enrich their communities. In return, volunteers gain friendships, experience and the ability to teach...
View ArticleStudent Senate election results
The results of the Student Senate election that was held from March 25-29 have now been posted. Kai Brito has been elected to serve as the next Student Senate president. Other Senate officers include:...
View ArticleMadison College hosts President Joe Biden, announcing his new loan...
Less than seven months before the 2024 election, President Joe Biden visited Madison College on Monday, April 8, to promote his new federal student loan relief plan. He delivered remarks at the Truax...
View ArticleAwards ceremony recognizes student leaders
The Madison College Student Life Office held its annual Student Success Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 23. The event was organized by the Executive Leadership Team and led by students Rasmata Kabre,...
View ArticleMadison College student shines a light on a world of possibilities
Flore Nikiema doesn’t remember the first time she dreamed of bringing electricity to her country, but she knows it has been on her mind since childhood. Growing up in Burkina Faso, Africa, she found it...
View ArticleThanking student workers for their help
Madison College Libraries and Student Achievement Centers are spaces on campus that are completely optional to visit, yet thousands of students, faculty and staff choose to grace us with their presence...
View ArticleDamage to parked cars reported
Recently there has been an increase in reports of damage to parked vehicles. If you observe somebody hit a parked vehicle and drive away, contact Public Safety and provide a description of the...
View ArticleMadison College students can participate in UW’s Language Institutes
Summer can be a wonderful time to learn something new. For those interested in learning a foreign language, there are opportunities beyond Madison College classrooms for students. Madison College has...
View ArticleOtara hopes to break into the film industry in Kenya
Frankline Otara felt drawn to watching others act in shows, and after learning that his mother couldn’t fulfill her passion for acting, he decided to step into the spotlight for her. “(Acting) could...
View ArticleLoise Kirore always dreamed of becoming a nurse
From childhood, we dream of our future careers – a ballet dancer, an astronaut, a doctor. For Loise Kirore, that dream was clear: she wanted to be a nurse. Growing up, Loise lived in the East African...
View ArticleFrom tribal dance to TikTok sensation
If you want to learn about modern dance, you can take lessons, find an online tutorial or enjoy a dance show. But wouldn’t it be much more fun if you logged onto Stephen Otieno’s TikTok account?...
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Students honor Earth Day with urban cleanups
To celebrate Earth Day, several Madison College student groups made major efforts to pickup trash in local environments all around the City of Madison. Business Professionals of America (BPA), La Raza...
View ArticleLearn about services available for students from the Public Safety office
Welcome to Madison College. During the school year, Public Safety will publish an article in the Clarion informing the college community of recent events and notable calls that Public Safety has...
View ArticleOpportunities lead to new directions, success
Germany Kent, author of “The Hope Handbook” writes, “Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” Whether you realize it or now, you have already chosen to believe in...
View ArticleStudents can now access new Metro Transit tap cards
This September, degree-credit students attending classes at Truax, Goodman-South or Commercial Avenue campuses are eligible for Madison’s new Metro Transit tap cards. These cards are part of an update...
View ArticleReady to tackle challenges
Kai Brito, the president of the Student Senate, is full of ideas, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t prioritized what he wants to accomplish. Brito, who also serves as the President of Wisconsin Student...
View ArticleIndigenous knowledge a cornerstone of culture
All around the world, the effects of human-made climate change are disrupting and destroying natural ecosystems that are needed for survival. Climate change and the legacy it comes from have threatened...
View ArticlePreserving the environment for a sustainable future
While immersed in Kenya’s multidimensional culture, I became struck by the vast contrast between the Kenyan people’s harmonious relationship with their land and the destructive tendencies of...
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Sustainability a roadmap for future
This summer, Madison College launched its first African study abroad program, centered in Kenya from Aug. 3-16. This program was funded in part by the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify...
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