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Support for college students facing basic needs insecurity

Learn about realities and resources for college students facing basic needs insecurity, and how colleges and universities can offer help.

Students’ motivations and goals vary

Two returning adult students share why they decided to return to their education – and how they’re using their new-found knowledge.

Employers benefit from continuing ed for employees

Get valuable tips from one of our adult student advisors on how continuing ed benefits employers and how they can implement continuing ed for employees at work.

Returning adult students add value to classrooms

UW–Madison returning adult student Todd Johnson and Assistant Professor Nidia Bañuelos reflect on the many benefits returning students bring to their classes, instructors and community.

Taking a break from school can prove beneficial

There are many good reasons students choose to take time away from college. UW–Madison student Annie Lewis shares her story.

Manage expectations when returning to school

Tips on setting priorities, communicating needs and maintaining your well-being.

Turn college rejection into opportunity

A college rejection can sting, but there is more than one way to reach your academic goals.

Try this self-audit before returning to college

Before you jump back into a degree or training program, help set yourself up for success by conducting this three-part education audit.

Manufacturing Systems Engineering graduate future-proofs his career

Although Richard Ohrt already earned his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering as well as an MBA and was comfortably employed, he knew there were skills he…

Clinical and Health Informatics graduate program receives prestigious designation

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics is now backed by a global advisor and thought leader, the Healthcare Information…

Environmental engineering graduate looks to the future

When Christa DeVries enrolled in the Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, it wasn’t because she was looking to…

New Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development prepares students to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry

Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison now have more options to get the knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical…

UW–Madison online graduate engineering programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 11th in Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report , continuing its high ranking for the…

New master’s degree in health informatics meets industry need

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online  Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics . Housed in the School of Medicine and…

Online Engineering Management master’s helps Rose Bowl MVP succeed off the field

“It’s been more than adventuresome.” That’s how former Badger linebacker Roger Knight describes his unconventional path from prep school to the Rose Bowl and NFL…

New Master of Science in Pharmacy: Applied Drug Development prepares students to meet the needs of regional employers

The new University of Wisconsin–Madison Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development prepares students for in-demand jobs in Dane Country and across the region spanning from Minneapolis through Madison to Chicago. This degree promises to offer students a wide variety of career choices in the pharmaceutical field.

How to create a GRE study plan

Whether you have a full-time job or are a full-time student, finding the time to study for the GRE can seem like an impossible task.…

GRE testing day: 5 tips for success

The day you’ve been preparing for is just around the corner: testing day! While it may be tempting to do some last minute cramming the…

GRE study guide: Verbal Reasoning section

The Verbal Reasoning measure of the GRE assesses your ability to analyze and evaluate written material that contains abstract, philosophical, and scientific concepts designed to…

GRE study guide: Quantitative Reasoning section

The Quantitative Reasoning measure of the GRE is designed to test your mathematical skills, focusing on four major topics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.…

GRE study guide: Analytical Writing section

The GRE’s Analytical Writing section requires you to write two essays in one hour — one Issue essay and one Argument essay. You’ll be scored…

A beginner’s guide to taking the GRE

  The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not a test that you can cram for. Whether it’s your first time taking it or if you’re…

How job searching has changed over the last decade

Did the Great Recession make job searching easier or more difficult? Learn four ways job hunting has changed over the past ten years.

4 tips to keep up academic momentum over the summer

Maximize your time this summer by focusing on the four R’s for summer success: research, resume, reflection and reward.