Edgewood College recently announced the six remarkable alumni who were honored at this year’s Alumni Awards celebration. Their stories, while rich and varied, are all marked by a commitment to service and a commitment to creating a more just and compassionate world.
Seeking a doctoral program compatible with her busy work and family life, Dr. Sarah Skoy was delighted to find the Higher Education and Leadership Studies program at Edgewood College. Eager for the opportunity to dive into more learning, she’s found a path to reaching her academic goals.
Madison, Wis. (August 23, 2024) – On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Edgewood College will welcome nearly 280 new first-year students moving into their new homes on campus to begin their undergraduate career in the Year of Partnership.
Madison, Wis. (July 9, 2024) – Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Edgewood College have signed an agreement to enrich and broaden the educational horizons of Edgewood College students, offering them unparalleled opportunities in medicine and health sciences.
Madison, Wis. (July 1, 2024) Men's golf, women's golf, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, and the men's volleyball teams at Edgewood College have been recognized on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Raymond Jordan, Braxton Brown, Lake Rewey, Blake Stockwell, Christina Eloe, Mackenzie Fruit, Alexis Vogt, Will Gehrke, and Ryder Hill-Zastrow all landed At-Large honors.
Madison, Wis. (May 24, 2024) - Edgewood College has named the students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List, or on the Semester Honors List, for the Spring 2024 Semester. Fulltime undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are eligible for the Dean’s List after completing 24 credit hours of study at Edgewood College.
Madison, Wis. (May 2, 2024) – Addressing a significant statewide and national nursing shortage, Beloit College’s School of Health Sciences and the Henry Predolin School of Nursing at Edgewood College are partnering on a dual-degree program housed on the Beloit College campus to create more registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees. The nursing program begins on Beloit College’s campus in May 2025.
Madison, Wis. (April 3, 2024) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce that it has earned a gold ranking in the national Military Friendly® Schools list for 2024-2025. Edgewood College has been recognized as a Military Friendly School since 2009. “We are again honored to receive this recognition for 2024-2025,” Matthew J. Schroeder ’07, Director of Military and Veterans Services, said. “Our military and veteran community at Edgewood College enhances the fabric of our campus and classrooms. The institutional commitment to support them through the Office of Military & Veterans Services makes our community better for all. These awards recognize that, which for us is both humbling and gratifying.”
Madison, Wis. (March 15, 2024) – Edgewood College joins the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, family, friends, and colleagues in remembering and mourning President Emerita Dr. Mary Ellen Gevelinger, O.P., who died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the loving presence of her closest Dominican Sisters.
Madison, Wis. (February 21, 2024) - Continuing an annual tradition, contributors from throughout the community of Edgewood College have created Reflections for the Season of Lent 2024.
Madison, Wis. (February 21, 2024) – Edgewood College celebrates the announcement of Dr. Joe Gothard ’99, MA ’04, Ed.D. ’15 as the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year by the America Association of School Administrators (AASA). Dr. Gothard is a three-time Edgewood College alum, earning his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Biology, master’s degree in Educational Administration, and his doctorate in Educational Leadership. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Edgewood College.
Madison, Wis. (January 29, 2024) - Edgewood College has named the students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List, or on the Semester Honors List, for the Fall 2023 Semester. Fulltime undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher are eligible for the Dean’s List after completing 24 credit hours of study at Edgewood College.
Madison, Wis. (January 24, 2024) – Edgewood College continues to expand its doctoral degree programs with the launch this fall of the fully online Doctor of Business Administration degree (DBA). The new program joins the Doctoral Degrees in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
Madison, Wis. (January 23, 2024) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce it has partnered with The Jed Foundation (JED) to become a JED Campus, bolstering support for student well-being and mental health. JED’s program is a nationwide initiative designed to help colleges and universities evaluate and strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs, ensuring the students have the best possible mental health safety nets. Edgewood College joins more than 400 campuses engaged in the JED Campus program.
Madison, Wis. (December 7, 2023) – Henry J. Predolin Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $925,000 to Edgewood College. With this grant, Edgewood College will provide approximately 135 students with Predolin Scholarships, serving all class standings, including transfer students. “Since 2008, the College has benefitted from generous grants from the late Henry Predolin through his foundation,” Andrew Manion, President of Edgewood College, said.
Madison, Wis. (December 5, 2023) - In what has become a much-loved tradition, students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Community of Edgewood College have created Reflections for the Season of Advent 2023.
Madison, Wis. (November 2, 2023) – Employers from Dane County and beyond once again turned out for the Fall 2023 Career and Internship Fair at Edgewood College. The event, which takes place once each fall and once in the spring, provides networking opportunities for a range of employers seeking talented students with majors spanning from Nursing, Finance, Art Therapy, Criminal Justice, and beyond.
Madison, Wis. (October 18, 2023) - The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named Dr. Joe Gothard, ’99, MA ’04, Ed.D. ’15, Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), the 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year. As the Minnesota honoree, Dr. Gothard is a candidate among other state recipients for National Superintendent of the Year, to be announced in February 2024.
Madison, Wis. (October 17, 2023) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce that Deb Polacek, Associate Dean of Marriage and Family Therapy, has been named the 2023 Carl A. Whitaker Award honoree. Each year, the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy selects a mental health professional for the honor. The award is given to a Marriage and Family Therapist who has distinguished themselves by contributing to the field of Marriage and Family Therapy in creative or innovative ways.
Madison, Wis. (October 10, 2023) – Every autumn, Edgewood College honors remarkable alumni with three awards. On a beautiful September evening, these six were recognized at a wonderful ceremony honoring their work: Kim Schaefer ’91, Eric Arnold ’06, MA ’14, Natasha Sichula '20, Colleen Settles O.P. ’71, Myra McNair, MS ’14, and Anu Ebbe, Ed.D. ‘11.