The Heart of Success

Begins With You

Deep inside, your heart beats with curiosity—a relentless desire to reach for your dreams and become who you want to be. At Edgewood, the heart of your success lies in forging your own path.

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TheEdgewood Experience

Edgewood is more than a college. It’s a community filled with people ready to guide you and become your biggest supporters as you shape your journey. A place where you belong.

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AcademicsWhat Sets Us Apart

We care deeply about you and your success—both now and in the future. We make decisions based on your professional goals, dreams, and interests. You can expect engaging academic content, and dedicated staff who work one-on-one with you.

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Financial AidMake Your Dreams a Reality

With the right financial help, you can make your college education dreams come true. Start by filling out a FAFSA form to help you qualify for grants, loans, and scholarships. We’re here to help you get the most aid possible.

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AthleticsWhere Your Heart Races

Whether you’re cheering on the Eagles or experiencing those moments in competition—the first win, the first time you step onto the court, field, pitch, or mound, and the last few seconds of the game when you score—this is when your heart races.

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A Vibrant CommunityWhere Your Heart Thrives

Understanding who you are and where you want to thrive—both academically and personally—begins with what’s in your heart. You’ll learn and experience life among friends and a supportive community of faculty and staff who want to see you succeed.

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Come as You Are

There’s a Home for Everyone at Edgewood University

You’ll discover what you are passionate about—in a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and connected.  What will be your Edgewood University story?

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A Community with Heart

Our beautiful campus is next to Lake Wingra and in the heart of our bustling state capital, Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a city known for its inquisitive minds and inclusive spirits, ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Adventure and nature are just steps away from our campus. And if you seek the city life, you’ll find farmer’s markets, museums, live music, and more nearby.

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Biking & Hiking Trails

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A Heart for Connecting Learning, Beliefs, and Action

Together we pursue purposeful lives.

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We’re sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, a community of learners that affirm its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions.

Inspired by our Dominican traditions, our focus is on creating a caring and inclusive community where you can unleash your intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart. We help you become a leader who embraces and reflects our diverse world, serves others, and engages in a lifelong search for truth both personally and professionally.

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Enjoy the Journey

There’s always something new to do at Edgewood University.

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On Campus | August 18, 2025

August Seminar – Campus Showcase

For Faculty and Staff: Pick up your passports at the Provost’s Office (now located in DeRicci 301) and hit all the locations! Hint: it’s ok if you’re hungry.

Anderson Auditorium | August 19, 2025

August Seminar – Opening Plenary Session

For Faculty and Staff.

Anderson Auditorium | August 19, 2025

August Seminar – JED Campus Update

For Faculty and Staff. 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. In January 2024, Edgewood University joined more than 400 campuses engaged in the JED Campus program.

Anderson Auditorium | August 20, 2025

August Seminar – Academic Affairs Plenary Session

For full-time Faculty, and Academic Deans only, please. Thank you.

Edgewood University Highlights

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Student Experiences

Students Embrace Creation on Dominican Wilderness Journey

Madison, Wis. (July 24, 2025) – In June, a group of 13 staff and students from Edgewood University and Dominican University embarked on a journey of faith, courage, and discovery on the Namekagon River in northern Wisconsin. A collaborative experience between the two Sinsinawa Dominican sponsored institutions, the second annual Dominican Wilderness Immersion provided a supportive environment for students from all backgrounds to learn about, and practice, our shared values of study, prayer, community, and service in the beauty of the outdoors and rhythms of Creation.

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Women’s Golf Achieves National Academic Honor

Madison, Wis. (July 16, 2025) – The Edgewood University women’s golf team received a top academic honor from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WCGA). The WGCA, based in Coral Springs, Fla., announced its Academic Top 25 teams on Wednesday. The Eagles checked in at second in Division III with an impressive 3.879 GPA.

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New Name, Same Mission

Madison, Wis. (July 1, 2025) – Edgewood University proudly raised the new flag above campus for the first time at a brief ceremony this morning. “In January of this year, we announced that Edgewood College will be renamed Edgewood University. That day has now arrived,” President Manion, said. “The change comes about as we approach our centennial year, and as we continue to expand the reach of our mission as a Catholic institution of higher education in the Dominican tradition.” The President spoke to an energized group of students, faculty, staff, and several Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa – the sponsoring order of Edgewood University.