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Who are these lifelong learners? What’s continuing education? When did it originate at UW–Madison? Why does it matter? Get answers to these questions, and read inspiring stories about continuing education students, faculty and staff.

A collage of an image of a mailbox beside another image of a man working on his computer. Innovation + access: The evolution of technology in continuing education at UW–Madison

Long before Zoom classrooms and digital discussion boards, education traveled by mail. Envelopes packed with assignments and hand-graded feedback were the lifeblood of correspondence courses…

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A collage of the DCS learner audience Continuing education at UW–Madison

130+ years of lifelong learners, bettering themselves and their communities When you think of a UW–Madison student, who comes to mind? Likely it’s an undergraduate,…

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Kristy Jorgensen UW–Madison celebrates inaugural graduates in online bachelor’s degree program

They’ve taken detours and traveled winding roads, but through perseverance and fully online learning, a pioneering cohort of returning adult students have arrived at their…

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Badger Ready students and staff celebrate 5th anniversary

Happy anniversary to the Badger Ready program, celebrating five years of increasing access to the university and welcoming returning adult students.

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UW Odyssey Project celebrates 20 years of transformation through education

The UW Odyssey Project celebrates 20 years and invites the community to the Chazen Museum of Art for a celebratory event on April 20.

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UW Odyssey Project launches free education initiative for veterans

In fall 2023, veterans can start a new UW Odyssey Project course tailored to them. Read about the program and learn how to apply now!

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Visiting International Student Program celebrates 10 years of global connection

In recognition of its 10-year anniversary, VISP hosted a four-day celebration with program alumni, faculty and staff in activities ranging from a Badger football game to a dinner reception.

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Students celebrated at 40th Outstanding Adult Student Scholarships and Awards event

Twenty students and their families met near Picnic Point in Madison to be congratulated at the Outstanding Adult Student Scholarships and Awards event.

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UW–Madison pioneers master’s program in therapeutic use of psychoactive drugs

The fully online MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation will equip graduates to be future leaders in the field of therapeutic development and deployment of psychoactive substances.

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Summer Music Clinic celebrates 90 years of music and memory making

Students in band, chorus, jazz ensemble, musical theater, and orchestra have fun while pursing their passion.

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Biotechnology master’s program celebrates 15 years of innovation

UW-Madison’s multidisciplinary Master of Science in Biotechnology program focuses on product development and technology-based entrepreneurship.

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