Kate Gunderson ’25

The Connections That Changed Everything

Kate didn’t come to Edgewood University with a clear plan to work in broadcasting. She chose business as her major—but like many students, she was still figuring out what that path could look like.

That changed through the connections she built along the way. As a student-athlete and Student Ambassador in the Admissions Office, Kate developed relationships with professors, coaches, and mentors who got to know her beyond the classroom—and helped her turn interests into opportunities.

College students often hear advice like “be bold in the pursuit of your dreams.” For Kate, that meant building relationships, asking questions, and not assuming the answer was no. As she puts it, “If you don’t ask the question, the answer is always no.”

Leveraging the network she built led to experiences she could never have mapped out on her own:

• Media & Communications Intern, Girls on the Run (South Central Wisconsin)
• Media Relations Intern, Beloit Sky Carp
• Promotions Intern, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies)
• Intern, Midwest Family Broadcasting

Kate puts it simply: “Edgewood holds a special place in my heart—and I love Madison!”  That combination created something powerful: a campus that supports her ambitions and a city that expanded them into real-world experience.

She set a goal to graduate in three years—and achieved it. Along the way, her professors worked with her to accommodate remote learning when internships pulled her off campus, making it possible to gain real-world experience without falling behind. She also tapped into funding opportunities that allowed her to pursue those experiences without sacrificing income.

“It’s not like I’m special and they did this just for me,” Kate said. “I watched my friends and classmates experience the same Edgewood differences. Doors open here—people genuinely want to help you succeed and invest in who you are and where you’re going.”

Her internship with Midwest Family Broadcasting turned into a permanent position—and a front-row seat to experiences most college students only dream about. From promoting a Morgan Wallen concert to attending the 2026 Super Bowl, Kate isn’t just preparing for a career—she’s already living it.

Kate’s journey doesn’t just stop there! She’s currently pursing an MBA at Edgewood.