Madison Area Technical College
Recent News About Madison Area Technical College
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Madison College celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with focus on engagement and innovation
Madison College is celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week from November 17-23.
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Madison College student balances parenting with education amid community advocacy
Darin Wellons, a student at Madison College, is preparing to graduate in December 2024.
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Madison College names Dr. Tim Casper as interim president starting January 2025
The Madison College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Tim Casper as interim president, succeeding the retiring President Jack E. Daniels III.
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Madison College restarts presidential search after finalist withdraws
The Madison College District Board of Trustees has initiated a new search for a president, with plans to appoint a successor by early April.
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Hmong New Year celebration at Madison College set for December 7
Madison College is set to host a Hmong New Year celebration on December 7 at the Truax Campus.
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Madison College honors incarcerated students' achievements with Phi Theta Kappa induction
Madison College, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), recently celebrated the academic accomplishments of 34 incarcerated individuals during a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society induction ceremony.
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Madison College offers free dental services to honor local veterans
Madison College and the Greater Dane Dental Society collaborated to provide free dental care to veterans on November 10.
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Madison College veteran advocate aids students with education benefits
Ryan Murphy, a Veterans Benefit Associate Manager at Madison College, is committed to assisting veterans in accessing their educational benefits.
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Madison College announces Fall Concert series dates
Madison College is set to host its Fall Concert series, featuring performances by students and community members on November 8, December 6, December 7, December 13, and December 14.
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Madison College offers free dental clinic for veterans on November 10
Madison College, in collaboration with the Greater Dane Dental Society (GDDS), is organizing a free dental clinic for veterans on November 10.
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Madison College's Nicole Sandoval connects college with Latinx community
Nicole Sandoval serves as the Latinx Community Liaison at Madison College, working within the College Culture and Climate Division. Her role focuses on connecting the college with its surrounding community.
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Madison College restarts presidential search after candidate withdrawal
The Madison College District Board of Trustees has decided to restart the search for a new president. This decision follows Dr. Carlos Cortez's withdrawal from the process, leaving only two candidates. The board believes this limited choice does not provide the breadth needed to select the best leader for Madison College.
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Madison College hosts bilingual job fair with diverse employer participation
Madison College is set to host a bilingual job fair at its Goodman South Campus on October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, which began just over a year ago, is anticipated to attract more than 300 job seekers and feature 30 employers.
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Madison College hosts Native American art exhibit showcasing resistance stories
Madison College's Division of Climate and Culture is presenting an art exhibition featuring Native American artists from Wisconsin. The theme for this year, "Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance," seeks to explore and present the cultural narratives and resilience of 12 Tribal Nations.
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Award-winning author Susanna Daniel to speak at Madison College lecture series
Susanna Daniel, the author known for her novel "Stiltsville," will be speaking at Madison College's Writer’s Life Lecture Series on October 8. Her debut work, "Stiltsville" (2010), has been recognized for its detailed portrayal of Miami life and the stilt houses in Biscayne Bay. The novel earned the 2011 PEN/Bingham Prize for debut fiction. Daniel's subsequent novel, "Sea Creatures" (2013), also delves into themes of relationships, family dynamics, and survival.
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Madison College narrows presidential search to two finalists
The Madison College District Board of Trustees has announced the final candidates in its search for a new president to succeed Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, who will retire in January. The board selected Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi and Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper as the finalists.
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Madison College narrows presidential search to three final candidates
The Madison College District Board of Trustees has announced three finalists in the search for a new president to succeed Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, who will retire in January. The candidates are Dr. Carlos O. Cortez, Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, and Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper.
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Madison College regional campuses honored for service to rural students
Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, and Watertown have been recognized by The Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) for their innovative and accessible education services for rural Wisconsin learners.
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Madison College leads its first study abroad program to Africa
Dr. Jeff Galligan, Madison College’s TRIO Program Director, reflected on his undergraduate days when he saw study abroad posters but did not see anyone like himself represented. This summer, he led a group of eight Madison College students to Kenya, many of whom were first-generation or underrepresented in study abroad programs.
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Federal grant boosts electronic engineering programs at Madison College
Madison College, in collaboration with its industrial and educational partners, is setting up a new training center for emerging electronic manufacturing technologies. This includes semiconductor fabrication, automated PCB assembly, and quantum photonics.