Hometown : Wauwatosa, Wis. Notable: Pursuing Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. A deep dive into research at Edgewood College – combined with a semester in Rome – continues to shape Wauwatosa native Devin Mills. Those experiences, he says, led him to where he is today, at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Madison, Wis. (March 17, 2015) – Edgewood College today announced that Gary Klein has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Mr. Klein brings nearly twenty years of experience in fundraising and development in higher education. During that time he has demonstrated the ability to build a culture and system of philanthropy and the ability to build rapport with faculty, staff and donors.

Despite the cold weather, this winter offered many opportunities for alumni to meet, connect, and have fun!

Students, alumni, and benefactors of the Community Scholars Program gathered to celebrate student achievements and recognize those who make the program possible at the annual Community Scholars Reception. President Scott Flanagan introduced the scholars and thanked supporters for their involvement in the program

The College welcomed civil rights legend Julian Bond to campus as special guest of the 10th Annual Hatheway History Lecture. On March 11, Mr. Bond spoke of his personal experiences and efforts as a civil rights leader over the past 50 years.

Edgewood College alumnae Kim Sponem, MBA ’98 and Anita Matcha MBA ‘04, were both nominees at this year’s ceremony.

Madison, Wis. (March 9, 2015) – In a spirit of partnership and community, Edgewood College will offer a live video stream of the 10th Annual Hatheway History Lecture . This year’s event welcomes civil rights leader Julian Bond. Mr. Bond will speak at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 , in Anderson Auditorium. There is no admission charge and seating is limited. The lecture will be available live at www.edgewood.edu .

On January 5, 2015, Ted Kozlowski ’00 was sworn in as the mayor of Stillwater, Minnesota. His two young daughters, Amelia and Evelyn, stood at his side and his wife Rachael beamed from the front row. It was a proud moment for Kozlowski and his family.

Marisha Ash, a junior Mathematics major from Madison, has just returned from Madison West High School, where she is in her third year working with students – sixty at time - as an AVID/TOPS tutor.

The College is excited to announce the successful completion of the quiet phase of our residence hall capital campaign. With the help of a $1 million match from an anonymous donor and generous gifts from alumni, parents, friends, and community supporters, we are happy to announce that we have raised 80% of our $3.4 million fundraising goal.

I knew Edgewood College was the right choice for me as soon as I set foot on campus because it felt like “home.” This College offered me the best of both worlds with an ideal location in Madison, yet still offered all the benefits of a small school. When on my first tour, it struck me how friendly, excited, and welcoming everyone was. This tight knit community is one of the many benefits of a small campus, and it is very comforting to see familiar faces wherever you go.

Vice President for Student Development & Dean of Students Maggie Balistreri-Clarke will step down from her post at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year. Maggie has served as the chief student affairs officer for 21 years, and her impact has been felt by thousands of students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Madison, Wis. (February 9, 2015) – The Center for Multicultural Education at Edgewood College welcomes Dr. Monica M. White as part of the CME Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. White is Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Madison, Wis. (February 5, 2015) – The School of Education at Edgewood College will host a forum on public education reform at 6:00 pm, Monday February 16, 2015, in Anderson Auditorium .

Madison, Wis. (February 3, 2015) – The Campus Community Choir, an ensemble at Edgewood College with a rich tradition, welcomes vocalists from Greater Madison to join its ranks for rehearsals and concerts. New director Sergei Pavlov says ability and even language are no barrier to interested musicians.

Madison, Wis. (January 26, 2015) – Stacey Garbarski, a senior Theatre Arts major, and her scene partner Leigha Sander won the Irene Ryan Dramatist Guild Award for Excellence in a Performance from a New Play or Musical at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 3, held earlier this month in Milwaukee. This marks the first time an Edgewood College student has been so honored.

Madison, Wis. (Jan. 15, 2015) – Edgewood College will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with DREAM Week January 20 through 23, 2015.

Madison, Wis. (January 14, 2015) –Edgewood College has received the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Edgewood College is now one of only 361 colleges and universities across the country that hold this classification, which will remain in effect for ten years.

The Corporation for National and Community Service has honored Edgewood College with a place on the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for commitment to service, civic engagement and service-learning. The College has received this honor for the past several years.