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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…
Reception celebrates 45 years of outstanding adult students
In 1981, the first Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award (OURASA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison was presented to just one recipient, Sally Peterson, a…
Episode 35: Library & Information Studies MA Alum Student Spotlight
Library & Information Studies alum, Lauren, shares how career services at UW–Madison helped her navigate a career pivot and land a fulfilling role as an…
3 tips for securing scholarships as a returning adult student
It might surprise some to learn that scholarships aren’t just for recent high school graduates. In fact, state and local institutions are increasingly investing in educational…
Wisconsin School of Business advisor shares insights and tips in new video
In this video, Randy Gentile, academic advisor and transfer manager at the Wisconsin School of Business, shares his passion for helping UW–Madison Online students overcome…
MS Information student Rahil Virani contributes to UW–Madison Alzheimer’s research
Data skills can open unexpected doors. Rahil Virani, MSx’25, knows this firsthand. Before coming to Madison, Virani was a software developer tackling coding projects while…
International precollege programs build skills, confidence and connections
For high schoolers across the globe, studying in the U.S. may seem like a faraway dream. Thanks to the Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA), WIPA…
A lifelong love affair with language
For Jeannette Eichholz, language learning is more than just a hobby. It’s a lifelong passion that has shaped her career, emboldened her travels and deepened…
45th annual winners of returning adult student awards epitomize Badger spirit
This year’s Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award winners, Chikara Crooks and Ivanna Ceballos, share a powerful common thread: each is working to become the…