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November 19, 2015 Feature Stories

Dan Oryall ’10 has translated his student athlete experience at Edgewood College into success professionally, and then some. Oryall was a standout on the Eagle Cross Country and Track teams, and in 2010, he received his BS in Biochemistry. Shortly thereafter, he began graduate study at UW-Madison to become a Physician’s Assistant. In 2012, he began working fulltime as a General Surgery PA with Dean/St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Today, he competes as a triathlete. He began racing in triathlons while at the College, as a way to supplement his cross country and track training.

Student Named ‘Young Philanthropist of the Year’

November 13, 2015 Alumni

Alex Haunty, a student at Edgewood College, has been named the ‘Young Philanthropist of the Year’ by the Madison chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Haunty was honored at today’s National Philanthropy Day luncheon at the Overture Center in Madison.

Edgewood College Joins ‘Greenlight’ Veterans Effort

November 11, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (November 11, 2015) – Edgewood College has joined a national effort to ‘Greenlight a Vet’ by placing a green light in one of the exterior fixtures on campus. The fixture, which is next to the College parking shuttle stop, will remain a green light at least through the end of the semester.

Edgewood College Named to ‘Best for Vets 2016’ List

November 9, 2015 Alumni

Edgewood College has earned a place on the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 list, marking the first time the College has received this honor.

Willits and Marchionda Honored with Mazzuchelli Medallion

November 5, 2015 Alumni

Madison, Wis. (November 5, 2015) – Edgewood College has honored Ann Willits, O.P. and Jim Marchionda, O.P. with the 2015 Mazzuchelli Medallion. The awarding of the Samuel Mazzuchelli medallion recognizes those who cultivate intellectual and spiritual resources to empower others. The Medallion, one of the College’s most significant honors, is named for Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, who founded the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.

Paint: Sally Hutchison/Andrew Rubin/Barbara Walton Opens in Gallery

November 4, 2015 News

Paint: Sally Hutchison / Andrew Rubin / Barbara Walton, an exhibition of paintings exploring texture, flatness and encaustic opens on Friday, November 13 , at the Edgewood College Gallery.

The Right Place, at the Right Time

October 30, 2015 Feature Stories

A paid summer internship turns into much more for Trevon Ampe.

Simpson Street Free Press Series: ‘Ask The Experts’

October 29, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (October 29, 2015) – Edgewood College is pleased to host Ask The Experts: Exploring Madison’s Achievement Gap. The panel discussion, presented by the Simpson Street Free Press, features Madison journalists and community leaders. The event takes place at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2015, in Anderson Auditorium at Edgewood College. There is no charge to attend, and the ...

An Eye-Opening Experience

October 23, 2015 Feature Stories

Associate Professor of Philosophy Lisa King experienced new and fascinating insights on a summer trip to Senegal. Through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), King was able to join seven other educators from across the United States on a 10-day trip to the west African nation. Each morning, they listened in on lectures by local leaders and professors. In the afternoons they would travel and visit various historical sites.

College Hosts Former Death Row Inmate for Lecture

October 13, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (October 13, 2015) – A former death row inmate, now exonerated, will speak to students and Greater Madison about his experiences in the courtroom, behind bars, and now as a free citizen. The identity of the speaker is intentionally withheld, to maximize impact for students.

Alumni Events Summer & Fall 2015

October 12, 2015 Alumni

Pictures and highlights from past events with alumni and the Edgewood College community.

“I Turned a Challenge into a Positive Thing”

October 12, 2015 Feature Stories

Samantha Wendt’s summer internship took her to unexpected places, but she still discovered a positive and rewarding experience. Sam, a native of Oregon, Wis., interned at the Manitowoc County Domestic Violence and Sexual Resource Center, working in every aspect of the non-profit organization. Her main duty was to simply talk with clients and help them in a variety of ways.

NBC-15 Features Stories of Two Student-Athletes Thursday Evening

October 8, 2015 Alumni

On Thursday, Oct. 7, 2015, NBC-15 in Madison featured stories on two outstanding Edgewood College student-athletes.

Innovation in Healthcare Summit: Creating Partnerships for Health

September 30, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (September 30, 2015) – Edgewood College is pleased to present the Innovation in Healthcare Summit: Creating Partnerships for Health . This annual conference takes place from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Saturday October 24, 2015, at Edgewood College.

College Welcomes Award-Winner Filmmaker

September 28, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (September 28, 2015) – Edgewood College is pleased to welcome back to campus Curtis Chin, for a screening and discussion of his new film Tested. The documentary film explores issues around education, opportunity and race in the U.S.

Men’s Golf Achieves Both In and Out of the Classroom

September 28, 2015 Feature Stories

The Edgewood College men’s golf team has placed themselves among the nation’s academically elite golf programs. The Eagles were one of just 24 teams nationwide, and one of only eight NCAA Division III programs to receive the 2015 President’s Special Recognition from the Golf Coaches Association of America.

Edgewood College Turns Page of The Saint John’s Bible Each Day for Pope’s Visit

September 17, 2015 Alumni

Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, and each day of Pope Francis’s historic visit to the United States, Edgewood College will join institutions across the country by turning to the same page of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition . This simple act will be a rich symbol of unity and hospitality, as the College joins schools, churches, libraries and hospitals in “Illuminating the Mission: 7 Days – 7 Pages.”

College Presents Powerful Film “Darkness and Light”

September 11, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (September 11, 2015) – Edgewood College invites you to a special screening of the documentary film “Darkness and Light: A Human Conversation with Eleven Wounded Veterans.”

College Hosts Third Annual Sr. Rose Thering, O.P. Event

September 11, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (September 10, 2015) – Edgewood College is honored to host its third annual Sister Rose Thering, O.P. event on Thursday, October 8, 2015, beginning at 5:30 pm in Washburn Heritage Room, Regina Hall. Hannah Rosenthal and David Bossman will lead a special dinner program.

College Named to ‘Best National Universities’ List by U.S. News & World Report

September 9, 2015 News

Madison, Wis. (Sept. 9, 2015) – Edgewood College has been named to the 2015 ‘Best National Universities’ list by U.S. News & World Report. The college rankings were released today. This announcement is the most recent in a series of national recognitions for Edgewood College. Since August, the College has been named as a “Best in the Midwest” college by ...