Madison College honored 1,217 students who earned degrees during the Fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Thursday at the Alliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Madison.
“Madison College 2024 fall graduates come from all backgrounds: first-generation college students, returning college students, and those in the workforce who need to boost their skills. For some graduates, the higher education journey continues as a transfer to four-year colleges and universities,” Madison College said in a press release. “The fall graduating class had the largest cohort from nursing, emergency medical technician, and liberal arts programs. The ceremony highlighted the diverse ages of graduates, with the majority being 22 years old or younger, followed closely by those aged 23-39. Notably, over 11% of the graduates were over the age of 40.”
The ceremony was the last for retiring President Jack E. Daniels III, Madison College’s first Black president, who has led the college since 2013.
“Seeing all of you this evening represents the culmination of the best moments in my career – you and those before you achieving the goals you set when you came to Madison College,” President Daniels told the graduates. “As you leave here this evening, remember: each day is a blank page for you to write your own story. Be bold in turning the page, unafraid to start new chapters, and brave enough to do it your way. Live a story so great that it deserves to be told, and let your journey reflect your values and what you wish to be remembered for.”
