If you’re looking for an example of a young person making the most out of life’s opportunities, look no further than Nick Hefty.

Madison, Wis. (June 2, 2015) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce that Rebecca Meier-Rao, Lecturer in the Religious Studies Department, has been selected from a nationwide pool of nominees to participate in a faculty seminar on the teaching of interfaith understanding. The seminar is offered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), with support from the Henry Luce Foundation.

For Megan Waltz, getting a master’s degree has been long time in the making. She says, “I talked about getting my MBA for the past fifteen years and finally took the plunge!” Waltz jumped in to the MBA in Health Systems Leadership program at Edgewood College in Spring 2012 and graduated this May, as part of the program’s first-ever graduating class.

Longtime Social Science Department faculty member Bill Duddleston is retiring after 45 years of dedicated teaching to thousands of students at Edgewood College.

Madison, Wis. (May 22, 2015) – Edgewood College will hold a special groundbreaking ceremony for a new residence hall on campus at 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 28, 2015 .

Madison, Wis. (May 20, 2015) – For the second consecutive year, the School of Business at Edgewood College is pleased to offer scholarships for students seeking degrees in our graduate programs. This unique opportunity is made possible once again through the support of Madison-based accounting firm Smith & Gesteland.

Madison, Wis. (May 12, 2015) – Dr. Charles “Chuck” Taylor was recently honored with the Edgewood College Faculty Award for Excellence in Multicultural Education . This award recognizes outstanding contributions to students, faculty and to Edgewood College across multiple aspects of multicultural education.

Madison, Wis. (May 5, 2015) – Edgewood College will again offer an Early Childhood Music Program, a research-based program designed to nurture children’s musical development. Two sessions are planned: one in English and one in Spanish.

Madison, Wis. (April 28, 2015) – The Edgewood College Eagles baseball team invites you to a special opportunity to say “Thank You” to men and women who have served in our nation’s military.

Keely Elgin has had a busy junior and senior year. An art major, it was a class in Native American Art that sparked an interest. That interest has transformed into a fully-developed passion.

Madison, Wis. (April 22, 2015) – Edgewood College is pleased to present ‘Edgewood Engaged: A Research and Creative Inquiry Symposium – Hidden Treasures.’ The symposium runs on campus April 24 through May 1, 2015.

Madison, Wis. (April 20, 2015) – Edgewood College welcomes a graduate back to campus, to speak on an issue that is as timely as it is often divisive. David C. Couper MA ’06, former City of Madison Police Chief, will deliver a lecture ‘New Police for a New Era’ from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 23, 2015, in Anderson Auditorium. There is no admission charge. Seating is limited.

Edgewood College is one of the 353 most environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review . The education services company known for its test prep and tutoring services, books, and college rankings features Edgewood College in the 2015 edition of its free book, The Princeton Review Guide to 353 Green Colleges .

Madison, Wis. (April 15, 2015) – Edgewood College welcomes author and activist Dr. Brian Czech to campus for a special Earth Day lecture “The Conflict between Environmental Health and Economic Growth.”

Madison, Wis. (April 13, 2015) – Dr. John Fields, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, invites one and all to a kickoff event revealing the 2015-2016 Fine and Performing Arts season at Edgewood College.

Madison, Wis. (April 10, 2015) – The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, David R. Obey Civic Resource Center and Wisconsin Humanities Council present a unique opportunity for students and the general public to hear directly from two long-time congressional leaders.

Madison, Wis. (April 10, 2015) – Edgewood College is honored to host Debra Chasnoff, a filmmaker and activist, as the 2015 Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow. Ms. Chasnoff will be on campus for a week in April. Ms. Chasnoff is a nationally recognized champion of film as an organizing tool for social justice and a pioneering leader in the international movement to create safe schools and communities. Her highly acclaimed documentaries address youth and bias issues and are hailed by educators and advocates as an effective tool to encourage dialogue and activism around many of the most challenging issues affecting young people’s lives and school environments.

Brenda del Moral is not your average science professor. Her ‘hybrid’ version of Anatomy and Physiology is far from what you might expect. Along with the class having a very different structure, Professor del Moral believes laughter is a tool for learning.

In March, Edgewood College alumnus Derek Helmer was named the new head coach of the Edgewood College men's soccer team, replacing Tim Alexander. Alexander, who has coached the Eagle men for all 25 of their seasons, will remain as the head coach of the Edgewood College women's soccer program and will also assume the new title of Director of Soccer Operations.

Madison, Wis. (March 30, 2015) – The Sonderegger Science Center on the campus of Edgewood College will be filled with opportunities to explore science through hands-on activities for learners of all ages at Family Science Night, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Monday, April 13, 2015. The event is free, and open to the public.