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Madison, Wis. (May 14, 2013) – Professor Janice Havlena was honored recently with the 2013 Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Madison, Wis. (April 30, 2013) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce two conferences this summer geared specifically for Wisconsin educators and administrators.

Madison, Wis. (April 29, 2013) – Margery Ginsberg, Ph.D. and Raymond Wlodkowski, Ph.D., both internationally known experts in adult and professional learning, have been appointed as distinguished professors and will serve as lead faculty in the Master of Education in Adult Learning program at Edgewood College

What: Edgewood College Presents Spring Concerts – Instrumental and Choral

When: Friday, May 3, 2013  - Instrumental Ensembles – 7:00 pm.  
            Sunday, May 5, 2013 – Choral Ensembles – 2:30 pm.

Where: Edgewood College
            St. Joseph Chapel
            1000 Edgewood College Drive
            Madison, WI 

Admission: $7.00, to benefit music scholarships at Edgewood College

Madison, Wis. (April 24, 2013) – Registration is now open for Wisconsin educators who wish to attend one of three summer courses through the National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy (NIFEL) at Edgewood College.

• Paychecks, Financial Contracts and Entrepreneurship, June 24-28.
• Investor Education, Economics and Insurance, July 15-19.
• Credit and Money, July 29-31 (online portion begins July 17).

Madison, Wis. (April 24, 2013) – Edgewood College recently recognized twenty undergraduate students for their outstanding achievement both in and out of the classroom at the annual Dominican Honors Convocation, held April 15, 2013.

Madison, Wis. (April 15, 2013) – Edgewood College is pleased to host the 8^th annual Madison Area Student Nurses Association (MASNA) Conference.

Madison, Wis. (April 17, 2013) – More than twenty Edgewood College students were recently named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities for 2012-2013.  This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 2,800 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Madison, Wis. (April 15, 2013) – Edgewood College is pleased to welcome Dr. Gary Telgenhoff to campus for the annual Esther Heffernan, O.P. Distinguished Lecture Series.

Madison, Wis. (April 2, 2013) – Edgewood College recently announced appointments in academic leadership that will further enhance the student experience well into the future. “These are exciting times,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Dean Pribbenow said. “I am thrilled that these two academic officers will play an important role in our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning.” Dr. Kelley Grorud, a professor at the College, has been named the new Associate Academic Dean for Teaching and Learning. Dr. Timothy Slekar has been named Dean of the School of Education.

Madison, Wis. (March 21, 2013) –  The Corporation for National and Community Service has honored Edgewood College with a place on the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.  This marks the sixth consecutive year the College has been so recognized

What: Edgewood College Choral Concert

When: Sunday, March 24, 2013

Time: 2:30 pm

Where:  Edgewood College
              St. Joseph Chapel
              1000 Edgewood College Drive
              Madison, WI

Admission: free

What: Edgewood College Presents Band Concert

When: Friday, March 22, 2013

Time: 7:00 pm

Where:  Edgewood College
              St. Joseph Chapel
              1000 Edgewood College Drive
              Madison, WI

Admission: free

Madison, Wis. (March 7, 2013) – Edgewood College is pleased to welcome Diane Nash as she presents the 8^th Annual Hatheway History Lecture. Ms. Nash is a civil rights icon. She was a leader and champion of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Her lecture is at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in Anderson Auditorium at Edgewood College.

Madison, Wis. (March 5, 2013) – Edgewood College Graphic Design and Art students received a total of 30 ADDY Awards from the Madison Chapter of the American Advertising Federation at the annual event held February 15, 2013. The annual awards program, held this year at UW-Madison’s Union South, attracts industry professionals from advertising, marketing, and communications from both the Madison and Milwaukee markets.

Madison, Wis. (February 26, 2013) – Because winter won’t last forever, Edgewood College is today inviting young scientists to look forward to warmer days where they’ll explore the fascinating fun of the natural world this summer. Eight science camps – each geared toward specific grade levels – will keep inquiring minds sharp when the weather warms up. But don’t delay just because it’s still wintry out there - registration for all camps is now open!

Madison, Wis. (February 14, 2013) – The School of Business at Edgewood College presents the next event in the Smith & Gesteland Executive Speaker Series, “Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Creating Shared Value for Lasting Impact.”

Madison, Wis. (February 6, 2013) – Edgewood College today announced that Marcia Whittington has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Madison, Wis. (January 29, 2013) –Madison’s Simpson Street Free Press and Edgewood College invite Greater Madison to the second in a series of lectures entitled “Achievement, Journalism, and Today’s Young People.” 

Madison, Wis. (Jan. 24, 2013) – The Edgewood College Gallery is pleased to present the third exhibition in the BMO Harris Bank Gallery Series at Edgewood College, Eye Witness: Milton Rogovin, Social Documentary Photography. This exhibition runs March 1 through April 1, 2013. A public reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 4:00-7:00 pm, with a gallery lecture by Professor of Art History Melanie Herzog at 4:00 pm.

Madison, Wis. (TODAY’S DATE) – The School of Business at Edgewood College will again offer the International Study Tour to China, tentatively set for May 24 - June 2. The trip is an incredible opportunity for working professionals interested in Chinese business culture. Two information sessions on the tour, set for 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Wednesday, January 23, and Tuesday, January 29, are offered at the College’s Deming Way Campus, 1255 Deming Way, Madison, WI. The public is invited.

Madison, Wis. (January 22, 2013) – Edgewood College today announced the launch of a new graduate program in the School of Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Leadership.

Madison, Wis. (January 9, 2013) – The Edgewood College Gallery is pleased to present Art Lesson: The Boston School Considered. The exhibition runs January 11 through February 24, 2013. A reception will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a gallery lecture from UW-Madison Professor Michael Jay McClure at 4:00 pm.  The public is cordially invited. This is the second exhibition in the BMO Harris Bank Gallery Series at the College.

(December 12, 2012) – The Edgewood College Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition inspired by the prints of Rose Marie Conway, O.P, who describes her image making as a “through the window” practice.  Over a decades-long career of service with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Sr. Rose Marie recorded the world around her through the windows of her offices and homes across the U.S. Her prints are a visual record of sustained service to the human community.

(December 3, 2012) – The School of Business at Edgewood College is launching two new graduate programs: the MBA in Health Systems Leadership and the MBA with a Concentration in Project Management. Both programs include options for stand-alone graduate certificates. These fields offer increasing opportunities in the Madison area.

(November 30, 2012) –To celebrate its 20^th anniversary year, Madison’s Simpson Street Free Press will host a series of lectures called “Achievement, Journalism, and Today’s Young People.”  The series is co-sponsored by Edgewood College. University of Wisconsin-Madison Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell will deliver the first lecture in the series.

(November 14, 2012) – Recently The School of Business at Edgewood College held its 6^th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards celebration for Ethical Leadership and Community Service. The 2012 Honorees are M. Hathaway Dilba, BS ’99, Partner and Co-founder of Ale Asylum, and Kris Koenig, MBA ’01, CEO of Natura Clean, LLC.

(October 25, 2012) – ‘Dying to Cross’ is a visual tribute on the Edgewood College campus commemorating the 177 men and women who died in pursuit of their American Dream. ‘Dying to Cross’ remembers those who fell victim last year to the Sonoran Desert in their effort to cross the United States-Mexico border. Students on campus, many of who participate in ALAS, the Association of Latino and Latina Students, are marking the tribute by placing 177 crosses in the ground throughout the campus. The crosses will bear the names and ages of those who died.

When: Sunday, October 21, 2012  

Time: 2:30 pm

Where: Edgewood College
            St. Joseph Chape
            1000 Edgewood College Drive
            Madison, WI 

Madison, Wis. (October 2, 2012) – With the start of a new month, Edgewood College announces its new Ethnic Studies major, the first discipline-specific undergraduate major in the School of Integrative Studies.

When: Saturday, September 22, 2012  

Time: 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Where: Edgewood College
           The Stream
            1000 Edgewood College Drive
            Madison, WI 

(August 24, 2012) – Edgewood College today announced it is joining institutions across the country in a special effort to educate nursing students on the healthcare issues facing today’s service members, veterans and their families including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 

(August 23, 2012) – Edgewood College has been named to Forbes Magazine’s Best Colleges List for 2012. This marks the second consecutive year the College has been recognized by Forbes for excellence in teaching and learning.

(August 22, 2012) – When the Class of 2016 arrives this Saturday, August 25, it will be the largest entering class in Edgewood College history. A total of 340 students are expected. 

(August 16, 2012) – Edgewood College was recently recognized by the Office of Governor Scott Walker for its work on behalf of Wisconsin’s veterans. 

“Education opens up a lot of doors, so if you can teach kids from a young age that this is important, to get good grades, you want to be here later – that’s a big deal.”

Astronaut Helped Dedicate Sonderegger Science Center

Edgewood College today joins in the remembrance of Sally Ride, the first U.S. female astronaut to fly in space.  Ms. Ride passed away yesterday at the age of sixty-one.

(July 11, 2012) – For the second consecutive year, administrators from Zhaoqing University in Guangdong Province, China will visit the United States beginning July 9, and the College will serve as their “home away from home” for much of their visit. 

Released by Madison Metropolitan School District - Original Copy

Board members for the Madison Metropolitan School District announced today that they voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Jane Belmore interim superintendent. Dr. Belmore will leave her current post as Dean of the School of Education at Edgewood College to lead MMSD.

LPGA Legend Will Serve as Tournament Chair for Final Time 

(June 29, 2012) – The Edgewood College Tee Up for Nursing event is marking a very special year in 2012. LPGA legend Kathy Whitworth, who has served as Tournament Chair for ‘Tee Up’ since its inception, will step away from those duties after this year. Edgewood College launched Tee Up for Nursing in 2004 to assist nursing students who rely on financial assistance. Money raised from the annual event supports scholarships through an endowment, created exclusively to provide financial assistance for Edgewood College nursing students.

(June 19, 2012) – If you’re reading this, chances are it’s on a computer – or a smartphone. That kind of connection is so prevalent we can easily take it for granted. But for many of our fellow Madison residents, simply tapping the wealth of information that’s accessed through the web remains out of reach. 

Madison, Wis. (June 6, 2012) – The School of Business at Edgewood College is pleased to host Healthcare Reform: It’s Your Business, the next installment in the Smith & Gesteland Executive Speaker Series. 

$10k Recognizes Significant Community Engagement 

(May 22, 2012) - Transfer student and Waunakee native Michael Stluka received the news in an unlikely spot: he was riding in a Madison Metro bus. 

(May 15, 2012)  - Steven Davis, Ph.D., professor of Political Science and Director of the College’s Environmental Studies Program, was recently honored with the 2012 Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Edgewood College recently recognized fifteen undergraduate students for their outstanding achievement both in and out of the classroom at the annual Dominican Honors Convocation.

Madison, Wis. (April 17, 2012) – To mark Earth Day in a very special way, Madison’s Redamté Coffee House will be hosting a celebration and fundraising event – CHANGE -  to support scholarships for the Sustainability Leadership Program at Edgewood College.

Madison, Wis. (April 10, 2012) – Edgewood College today announced that Dr. Dean Pribbenow, Ph.D. will become the next Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Pribbenow currently serves as Dean of the School of Integrative Studies at the College, a position he has held for more than five years.

Madison, Wis. (April 3, 2012) – Edgewood College marks a springtime milestone with the Tenth Annual Family Science Night.

Madison, Wis. (March 26, 2012) – Rita Bender will present the 7^th Annual Hatheway History Lecture,  “The Unfinished Civil Rights Struggle” at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 29^th, in the Anderson Auditorium on campus.

Madison, Wis. (March 27, 2012) –  The Corporation for National and Community Service has honored Edgewood College with a place on the 2011 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.  This marks the fourth consecutive year the College has been so recognized.

Madison, Wis. (March 23, 2012) – Dr. Rachel Rodriguez has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for 2013. Rodriguez, an associate professor in the School of Nursing at Edgewood College, will serve as a visiting professor at the Kamuzu College of Nursing in the African nation of Malawi. There, she’ll mentor new Ph.D. faculty in research, and teach in the graduate program in the newly-developed Community Health Nursing specialty program, and continue to develop the Malawi Women’s Health program, a project she’s been leading for the past year.

Madison, Wis. (March 21, 2012) – As more and more Wisconsin families reunite with returning servicemen and women, there remains an urgent need to better serve these veterans who have served their country so well. That need lies at the heart of a new community partnership that supports and enhances our service to Wisconsin veterans, a partnership that’s unique in our state.

Madison, Wis. (March 16, 2012) – Edgewood College is pleased to host the 2012 Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) Student Diversity Conference. The event, held this year on March 23 and 24, provides a collaborative forum in which students, faculty and staff can learn about differences, discuss diversity related issues, and create an action plan for their own campuses and communities.

The Edgewood College men’s basketball team had a memorable year in 2011-12 as they advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time since 2005. The Eagles defeated regional host 17th-ranked UW-River Falls in the first round, but Edgewood College’s season came to an end the following night when the Eagles fell to 24th-ranked Wheaton College (Ill.) in the second round.

Building on a trend of recent success, Edgewood College Graphic Design and Art students received a record 32 ADDY Awards from the Madison Chapter of the American Advertising Federation. In all, sixteen students from the College received recognition for their work in the classroom. The annual awards program, held this year on February 25

Madison, Wis. (January 4, 2012) - In partnership with the Lussier Community Education Center, Edgewood College has just wrapped up its first semester of the LEAP 2 College Program. The program is based on the UW-Madison PEOPLE Prep program, which includes after-school tutoring and mentoring components. Funding for this initiative – roughly $95,000 - is provided by Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation, made possible by the Wisconsin College Access Challenge Grant. 

Madison, Wis. (November 20, 2011) - Edgewood College has been awarded a five-year, $1.6 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education National Professional Development Program through the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA). In consortium with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Cooperative Educational Service Agencies, and local educational agencies, the grant project will support professional development activities that are designed to improve classroom instruction for English language learners (ELLs) and assist teachers in obtaining the necessary certification to work in instructional programs that serve ELLs. The total amount of the grant is $1,577,953. The grant covers 100% of the program over a five-year period.

As student demographics are rapidly changing throughout the state of Wisconsin, Edgewood College is set to provide high quality education to teachers who increasingly work with culturally and linguistically diverse students. With nearly half...

Madison, Wis. (October 11, 2011) - Edgewood College joined with 32 other leading institutions on Monday to launch the Billion Dollar Green Challenge. The goal is to invest a cumulative total of one billion dollars in self-managed green revolving funds that finance energy efficiency upgrades on campus.

As part of the Founding Circle, Edgewood College has the distinction of being one of only two institutions in Wisconsin to take the lead in making this commitment. The Challenge is inspired by the exceptional performance of existing green revolving funds, which have a median annual return on investment of 32%, as documented by Greening The Bottom Line, a report published by the Sustainable Endowments Institute. Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin, is also a part of the Founding Circle.

A bright spot in a rocky economy, these profitable investments are helping create green jobs in campus communities, while lowering operating costs on...

Madison, Wis. (September 28, 2011) - Officials with Edgewood College, the University of Wisconsin Colleges, and Madison College (MATC) have established Articulation Agreements, making the path from a two-year degree to the completion of a four-year degree a lot smoother. The formal agreements allow for students who complete a two-year program at any UW-College campus, UW-Colleges Online Program, or an Associates Degree from Madison College, to transfer to Edgewood College to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

The new agreements, finalized late this summer, are needed to reflect changes in Edgewood College's general education curriculum. The COR curriculum, named in recognition of the College motto "cor ad cor loquitur" (Heart Speaks to Heart), is in its second year of implementation.

"It is great to officially affirm our longstanding partnerships with such outstanding institutions," Christine Benedict, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, said. "We are fortunate...

Madison, Wis. (October 3, 2011) - The School of Business at Edgewood College is pleased to announce its 5th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards for Ethical Leadership and Community Service. The 2011 Honorees are Enzo Ciarletta, MBA '97, and Kay Jensen, MBA '00.

A celebration beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the Washburn Heritage Room on the Edgewood College campus will feature a keynote address from Dave Wittwer, President and CEO of TDS Telecom. Outstanding faculty awards will be presented to Amie Dragoo and Lynea Lavoy, EdD '11. Graduate student scholarships will also be awarded. Tickets are $25.00, and an RSVP is required, please.

Dave Wittwer joined TDS Telecom in 1983 and was appointed president and CEO in 2006. Dave has a BA in Business from UW-Whitewater, a Master's degree from UW-Madison specializing in management and quality, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Dave...

Madison, Wis. (September 13, 2011) - Edgewood College has been named to the 2012 'Best National Universities' list by U.S. News & World Report. The college rankings were released today. While the College has appeared on U.S. News regional lists on the past, this marks the first time Edgewood College has appeared ranked on the 'Best National Universities' list.

This announcement is the most recent in a series of national recognitions for Edgewood College. Since August 1, the College has been named as a "Best in the Midwest" college by Princeton Review and as one of America's best colleges by Forbes magazine.

"Our primary measure of success has always been the quality of the student experience, and finding ways to help our students to connect learning, beliefs, and action will continue to be our focus," President Dan Carey said. "It is always gratifying to have our work recognized by others, and we appreciate this honor. We'll...

Madison, Wis. (September 12, 2011) - Edgewood College, with the student art organization GESWERK, hosts 'Windows of Worlds.' This city-wide art endeavor in designed to expose the power of collaborative creativity when exercised in the community. Students from the College, and from area highs schools, have been given the curious chance to define themselves through the creative viewpoint of a picture frame. These 'Windows' are on display on campus this week.

These frames, each uniquely designed, are hung with fishing line from the beautiful fall-colored trees of campus, giving the surreal impression that these windows are floating. The 'windows' are a gallery in motion, swaying as limitless proof to the possibilities of what the community can collectively accomplish through art. The work offers an opportunity to see the world in a different way, peering through the 'window' of someone other than ourselves.

A special celebration will be held from Noon-8:00 pm, Saturday, September 17, on...

Madison, Wis. (September 8, 2011) - The Edgewood College Student Nurses Association, accompanied by faculty members of the School of Nursing at the College, will be staffing a "Run Aid Station" for the Madison Ironman race on Sunday, September 11th. The racers will not be the only folks who benefit from their efforts.

Since the students will "captain" the station, they'll be awarded $750.00 to make a charitable donation. The Student Nurses Association has earmarked these funds to go to supplies for the Meriter Health Program - a health service provided to Madison's homeless population. Nursing students from the College regularly volunteer for that service.

"This is an excellent demonstration of how we practice our College values of Partnership, Community, and Compassion," said Barb Gallogly, faculty member with the School of Nursing. "Our students excel at taking their work from the classroom to the community. That's just one part of what makes our students so special."

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Madison, Wis. (September 6, 2011) - Edgewood College offers a timely opportunity to engage in a topic that fuels current public debate and discourse.

A screening of the documentary "Precious Knowledge"5:00 - 7:00pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2011Edgewood College - Anderson AuditoriumNo Admission Charge

This documentary interweaves the stories of students in the Mexican American Studies Program at Tucson High School. While 48 percent of Mexican American students currently drop out of high school, Tucson High's Mexican American Studies Program has become a national model of education success, with an average 93 percent of enrolled students graduating from high school and 85 percent going on to attend college.

The filmmakers spent an entire year in the classroom filming this innovative social justice curriculum, documenting the transformative impact on students who become engaged,informed, and active in the their communities.

About Edgewood College Located in Madison, WI, Edgewood...

Madison, Wis. (August 22, 2011) - Edgewood College faculty members Katie Selle and Barbara Gallogly recently returned from Faculty Learning About Geriatrics (FLAG) summer institute at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus. They were joined there by colleagues from more than twenty schools, universities and tribal colleges from across the country. The year-long program offered by the Minnesota - Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence enhances the geriatric nursing knowledge and resources of nursing faculty in order to better prepare the nursing workforce to care for our rapidly growing elderly population. Colleen Gullickson, Professor in the School of Nursing and Director of the Undergraduate Nursing Program at Edgewood College, will serve as a mentor to the FLAG fellows. In addition, she„¢ll serve as a mentor to three nursing faculty at UW-Madison. Geriatric care is an area of expertise and special focus for Dr. Gullickson.

According to a 2008 report from the Institute of Medicine,...

Madison, Wis. (August 17, 2011) - This year's freshman class arrives Saturday, August 20, and when they do they'll become the most diverse group of incoming students the College has welcomed. Nearly twenty percent of this year's class self-identify as students of color. And this year's group continues a trend of a rising academic profile.

"We're honored that students and their families continue to tour our campus, meet with faculty, talk with current students, and realize this is the right fit for them," said Christine Benedict, Director of Undergraduate Admissions. "These young people recognize the opportunities we offer to connect learning in the classroom with what's happening in our world. And more and more, they see that we are a place that welcomes all students who reflect the communities we serve."

While Wisconsin students continue to comprise the majority of freshmen, the class of 2015 also includes students from Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Oregon and California.

About Edgewood...

Madison, Wis. (August 4, 2011) - Edgewood College has been named to Forbes Magazine's Best Colleges List for 2011. This marks the first time the College has been so honored.

The Forbes rankings of 650 schools - the top twenty percent of all undergraduate institutions - are prepared exclusively for Forbes by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, a Washington D.C. think tank founded by Ohio University economist Richard Vedder.

The rankings are based on five general categories: post graduate success (30%), which evaluates alumni pay and prominence, student satisfaction (27.5%), which includes professor evaluations and freshman to sophomore year retention rates, debt (17.5%), which penalizes schools for high student debt loads and default rates, four year graduation rate (17.5%) and competitive awards (7.5%), which rewards schools whose students win prestigious scholarships and fellowships. A complete methodology is available online.

About Edgewood CollegeLocated in Madison, WI,...

Madison, Wis. (August 2, 2011) - Edgewood College has once again been named one of the best colleges in the Midwest according to the nationally known education services company, The Princeton Review. It is one of 153 institutions The Princeton Review recommends in its "Best in the Midwest" section of its website feature, "2012 Best Colleges: Region by Region," that posted August 1, 2011 on PrincetonReview.com. In the profile on Edgewood College on its site, students who were surveyed by The Princeton Review describe the College as "small and welcoming. The class sizes are small, so you get to know everyone, including professors," which makes for "a tight-knit education" while still allowing students to experience "a big city and the opportunities presented there you get all the benefits of living in the large, vibrant city of Madison."

Says Robert Franek, Princeton Review's Senior VP / Publisher, "We're pleased to recommend Edgewood College to users of our site as one of the best schools to earn...