Lisa Bauer

Professional master’s programs are specialized educational paths designed to prepare students with practical skills and knowledge for specific careers or industries. Unlike traditional research programs,…

Our academic advising manager shares tips from learners for adult students returning to school this fall. Have a great year!

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…

On a clear summer day at a Milwaukee beach on Lake Michigan, you might see people flying kites, freshwater surfing or having a picnic. You…

Read about Jenny Pressman’s award-winning work for the UW Odyssey Project as well as her life story that shapes who she is and what she does for her community.

Learn how Manny Avila is making time in his busy home and work life to pursue an online bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Kristy Jorgensen’s dream of earning a college degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison formed early on in her childhood. After overcoming challenges, she’s making that…

Troy Marinkovic Troy Marinkovic’s initial college journey didn’t play out according to plan. He never intended to withdraw from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as evidenced…

The gift to the Odyssey Future Fund will support the UW Odyssey Project’s long-term sustainability and student success for years to come.

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

Two 2023 graduates receive the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award recognizing exceptional determination and perseverance.

DACA beneficiaries benefit from a UW–Madison study abroad program in Mexico supported by Continuing Studies.

Whether you’re in the middle of earning your online degree or you have your diploma from an online institution, you may be wondering: Are online…

Getting an online degree doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Online academic advising can help you make connections and feel part of a community…

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

Wondering if you can break into any of the top-paying careers in business?  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes an Occupational Outlook Handbook that…

Congratulations to Professor Armando Ibarra, receiving a distinguished alumni award from his alma mater, Chico State. Professor Ibarra contributes knowledge and understanding of worker communities through his work at the UW–Madison School for Workers.

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!

Dan Barry transferred from Madison Area Technical College to UW-Madison Online, where he’ll earn his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration–Management while continuing to work and raise his family.

Great news! The Odyssey Project is receiving $500,000 from the recent federal spending bill signed by President Biden.

Read about new funding for the Odyssey Project from the CUNA Mutual Group Foundation.

The Odyssey Project celebrated Bob Auerbach, father of Odyssey Co-Director Emily Auerbach, receiving the 2021 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Madison Chapter for his support of Odyssey and other charities.

Read about Armando Ibarra, professor at the UW–Madison School for Workers, who received the Hispanic Achievement of the Year award from La Movida.

For Nicole Knutson, it was never  if  she would get a college degree, it was  when . She loved academics. But after high school, about…