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Transfer from associate degree to business bachelor’s with ease
Are you an associate degree student who wants your bachelor’s but faces roadblocks like credit transfer, time, money or complex admissions processes? You’ve come to…
Information master’s student leads pioneering research at School of Nursing
Ever since moving from Chongqing, China, to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison for his bachelor’s degree, Jinghao Zhou has been impressed by the university and…
Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism
On a chilly May afternoon at Oakhill Correctional Institution, 15 people filed in wearing graduation gowns over their prison-issued uniforms. Their faces showed pride in…
Lifelong learning helps seniors age joyfully
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you stop being a student of life. Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning can help seniors combat the…
Top 10 courses of Summer Term 2025
Badgers, you’ve been busy this summer digging into challenging courses, collecting credits to get ahead and balancing school with work, travel, family and friends. You…
Student-led landscape tours bring awareness to First Nations’ history and culture on campus
Photo credit: Althea Dotzour, University of Wisconsin–MadisonFrom left to right, tour leaders Kane Funmaker, undergraduate student and Ho-Chunk Nation tribal member, and Abbey Woldt, undergraduate…
Graduate shares how online bachelor’s boosted her career – and her confidence
Kristy Jorgensen When we say our graduates achieve their goals, we mean it. Case in point: Kristy Jorgensen. A first-generation college grad, working mom and…
Summer research offers insights into brain health and medical careers
Summer offers a powerful opportunity for discovery. Whether you’re exploring countries far from home, taking a course in an unfamiliar subject, or completing an internship,…
Tips for navigating college as a rural student
Students from rural communities and small towns can bring a rich set of strengths and perspectives to college — from leadership experience and resourcefulness to…
Summer student balances class, career, community and continent-hopping
Isadora Collins is seizing every opportunity Summer Term has to offer. Between a full-time internship, an online course, international travel and volunteer work, she’s packing…
Congrats to our most recent grads!
Earning a college degree is always worth celebrating. But for adults balancing jobs, families and other responsibilities, returning to school is more than an achievement…
Q&A with award-winning returning adult students
From a childhood gift igniting a lifelong passion for science to witnessing the heroism of healthcare workers during a global pandemic, the journeys of Dora…
Going back to school as a working engineer: How to make it work
Wondering what it’s like to earn your engineering master’s degree online while working full-time? For many students, it means continuing their day-to-day routines—going to work,…
Sustainability study in Italy makes big impact on rising senior
A little can go a long way when it comes to studying abroad. While some students opt to study overseas for a whole semester or…
Should you go to grad school? Here’s how to decide
Deciding whether graduate school will help advance your career can unleash a mind-bending set of cost-benefit questions that demand thorough research and planning. Let’s face…
4 reasons student athletes say Summer Term is a slam dunk
Whether it’s basketball, football, hockey, or volleyball, there’s one thing that Wisconsin athletes can all agree on: Summer Term gives them the flexibility to complete…
Tips for first-generation adult college students
When my twin sister and I left our rural Wisconsin town to start college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we faced a new world. As…
Make the most of Summer Term with 6 summer study tips
Badger summers bring sunshine, Terrace chairs and opportunities to take courses in person or online. Whether you’re getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging…
Episode 36: Career Prep for Graduate Students
Learn about Beyond Graduate School, a free, research-based career training platform available to all UW–Madison graduate students. Special guest Alissa Ewer, Assistant Dean of Professional…
A summer tradition 140 years in the making
A series of postcards and bulletins spread out on a table. Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students…
Summer Term is back for its 140th season
Welcome to Summer Term 2025! There’s always a special vibe to a University of Wisconsin–Madison Summer Term, but this year offers something even a little…