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College Identifies Key Partner for Future Students, Programs

January 31, 2023 News

Madison, Wis. (January 31, 2023) – Edgewood University has entered into a business partnership with upGrad, a global leader in online higher education. The partnership gives Edgewood University access to upGrad’s expertise in emerging technologies in online education, and will enable the College to expand the work begun by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa in the Fall of 1927, the first year Edgewood Junior College began educating students.

New Nursing Degree Program Launched With UW-Whitewater at Rock County

January 27, 2023 News

Madison, Wis. (January 27, 2023) – Residents of southeastern Wisconsin will now have an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while remaining in the region. A unique new program brings the Nursing program at Edgewood University to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County campus, complete with a full faculty, clinical coordination expertise, and an innovative curriculum that integrates classroom instruction with hands-on clinical and simulation experiences.

Annual MLK Tribute and Celebration Returns in 2023

January 13, 2023 News

Madison, Wis. (January 13, 2023) - After a hiatus one year ago, the the Annual MLK Tribute and Celebration has returned for 2023. The event is hosted by Jonathan Overby ’03, MA ’09, Ed.D. ’11, a distinguished alum of Edgewood University.

Ruth Foundation for the Arts Makes Major Gift to Edgewood University

December 8, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) has announced a grant of $75,000 to Edgewood University for Ernest Hüpeden’s Painted Forest Art Environment in Valton, Wisconsin. This grant, as part of their total $11.5 million in gifts to 138 arts organizations this fall, came from the new Ruth DeYoung Kohler (RDK) Legacy Fund.

Students, Faculty, and Staff Create Reflections for the Season of Advent 2022

November 22, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (November 27, 2022) - In what has become a much-loved tradition, students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Community of Edgewood University have created Reflections for the Season of Advent 2022.

New Nursing Transfer Agreement with Madison College

November 22, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (November 22, 2022) – Edgewood University is pleased to announce a new agreement with Madison College that provides a unique, direct path for associate degree nursing students to complete an advanced degree in Nursing. The articulation agreement has been in planning since prior to the pandemic.

Suann Saltzberry Named Director of Athletics

November 10, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (November 10, 2022) – Edgewood University has appointed Suann Saltzberry, Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator, as its next Director of Athletics. Her appointment is effective immediately. “I look forward to engaging with student-athletes and coaches in this new role. I would like to thank President Manion for extending this incredible opportunity to lead the Eagles Athletic programs,” Saltzberry said. “I'm grateful for all the opportunities while serving under Al Brisack’ s leadership.”

Amy Schiebel Honored with Stemmy Individual Award

November 3, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (November 2, 2022) - Dr. Amy Schiebel has been honored with the 2022 Stemmy Individual Award. Dr. Schiebel created the Office of Science Outreach (OSO) in 2008 to provide expert-level, fully accessible, and research-based science education programming for historically underrepresented communities in STEAM.

Marriage and Family Therapy Program Marks 25 Years

June 23, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (Originally Posted June 23, 2022) – The Edgewood College Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Program is celebrating 25 years of providing compassionate service to the Greater Madison community. Under the direction of Peter Fabian, the program enrolled its first students in 1996 and began offering education and training that embodied the Dominican values of truth, justice, compassion, ...

Edgewood University Joins Call for ‘Laudato Si’

April 26, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (April 26, 2022) – On Earth Day, April 22, 2022, President Andrew Manion made official the College’s commitment to participate in Pope Francis’ Laudato Si: A 7-Year Journey Towards Integral Ecology.

College Announces Graduate Degree in Thanatology

April 13, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (April 13, 2022) – Edgewood University is now enrolling students in a new Master of Science in Thanatology program, which will begin in fall 2022. The new advanced degree is offered in a fully-online format. The program will equip graduates to serve their communities and organizations as specialists who are knowledgeable about the dying and grieving process.

Edgewood University Announces Master of Art in Art Therapy Program

March 14, 2022 News

Madison, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – Edgewood University is now enrolling students in a new Master of Art in Art Therapy program, which will begin in fall 2022. The degree is offered in a fully-online format, and includes in-person and in-clinic residencies.

Students Attend Cybersecurity Summit

September 11, 2018 Feature Stories

Seven 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 Stories

1st 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 Stories

Steve Davis, Professor of Political Science, has had a busy year.

Adam Jacobson ’11, MBA ‘15

August 15, 2018 Feature Stories

A 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 Stories

Justin 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 Stories

A senior Psychology major reflects on the importance of giving back.

Commencement Sunday May 20, 2018

May 21, 2018 Feature Stories

It was a fitting celebration to mark the close of the 90th academic year of Edgewood University.