A Place to Belong: Queer Student Center
September 29, 2025 Feature StoriesEdgewood University's new Queer Student Center (QSC) is a vibrant haven for LGBTQ+ students, offering community, support, and belonging. Celebrate inclusion.
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Students Embrace Creation on Dominican Wilderness Journey
July 24, 2025 Student ExperiencesMadison, 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.
Edgewood: Where Athletes Become Leaders, Nurses, and Difference-Makers
May 8, 2025 Feature StoriesDiscover Kallie Norby's story of resilience, transferring to Edgewood for nursing & basketball, and landing a UW Health ICU nurse job.
A Bold New Chapter for a Seasoned Leader
March 17, 2025 Feature StoriesDiscover how financial expert Matt Eby is expanding his knowledge and setting new standards for ethical leadership through a Doctor of Business Administration.
Start Your Journey in Occupational Therapy
February 27, 2025 NewsEarn your Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Edgewood University with a flexible, immersive program designed to prepare you for a meaningful career.
Edgewood University Eagle Soars with Cutting Edge® Program Support
November 13, 2024 Feature StoriesNathan Barge '23 found a home at Edgewood University through the Cutting Edge® Program. There, he discovered a passion for social media content creation while pursuing a degree in communications.
2024 Alumni Awards Recognize Outstanding Graduates
September 27, 2024 NewsEdgewood University recently announced the six remarkable alumni who were honored at this year’s Alumni Awards celebration. Their stories, while rich and varied, are all marked by a commitment to service and a commitment to creating a more just and compassionate world.
New Students Arrive for the Year of Partnership
August 27, 2024 NewsMadison, Wis. (August 23, 2024) – On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Edgewood University will welcome nearly 280 new first-year students moving into their new homes on campus to begin their undergraduate career in the Year of Partnership.
Rachel Ehrhart Blazes Path to Success at Edgewood University
June 15, 2023 AlumniMadison, Wis. (June 15, 2023) - Looking for a college that nurtured her academic needs and fueled her desire to compete, Rachel Ehrhart ’23 was drawn to Edgewood University. A high-achieving student and a cross country standout, she carved her own lane as a high school student-athlete. She qualified to run at the state championship during her high school career. This hard work opened many doors of future opportunity.
Students Attend Cybersecurity Summit
September 11, 2018 Feature StoriesSeven students in the Computing and Information Sciences 400-level Information Security and Network Management class enjoyed a very real ‘field trip’ on Monday, September 10, when they attended the 6th Annual Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, on the campus of UW-Madison.
Biology Student Finds Passion to Serve the Underserved
August 31, 2018 Feature Stories“It definitely made me want to serve the underserved communities out there,” Jenny Kim, who is in the first weeks of her junior year at Edgewood University, said of her experience at the UCLA Summer Health Professions Education Program.
Recent Grad Earns Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship
August 30, 2018 Feature Stories1st Lt. Abby Roach ’18, who recently earned her degree from the Henry Predolin School of Nursing at Edgewood University, has been awarded a $3000 scholarship by the Army Nurse Corps Association.
Connecting to the Larger Community
August 29, 2018 Feature StoriesSteve Davis, Professor of Political Science, has had a busy year.
Adam Jacobson ’11, MBA ‘15
August 15, 2018 Feature StoriesA recent graduate’s start-up is making waves across Wisconsin and beyond. Sunseed Research LLC, a leader in market research, was recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, an annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies. Ranked 4,613 on the list, this is the first year 6-year old Sunseed Research has made the Inc. 5000. “We are honored to ...
A Passion for Quality Music Education
July 25, 2018 Feature StoriesJustin Wilder ’14 is on a remarkable journey. Just a few years into his professional life, he’s gone from teaching vocal music in the relatively small New Glarus, Wis. school district, to Choir Director for Middleton High School in Middleton, Wis., a school with more than 2,000 students.
‘Someone Who Cares’
July 11, 2018 Feature StoriesA senior Psychology major reflects on the importance of giving back.
Commencement Sunday May 20, 2018
May 21, 2018 Feature StoriesIt was a fitting celebration to mark the close of the 90th academic year of Edgewood University.
Where Is Care?
April 4, 2018 Feature StoriesWhat was to become “a real passion” for Kevin Dwyer ’16, MBA ’17 has its origins three years ago, when his wife Emily began a family medicine residency program in Madison.
‘You Are a Product of Your Environment’
March 26, 2018 Feature StoriesMadison native Aavante Clay reflects on his selecting Edgewood University, making it affordable for himself, and pursuing his dreams after graduation.
“It’s Wonderful to see the Friendships that Develop”
March 22, 2018 Feature StoriesJavier Zea is currently an MBA student at Edgewood University. Originally from Arequipa, Peru, Javier connected with the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Graduate Program while students from Edgewood University were studying in Peru.