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A UW–Madison career counselor explores education opportunities at community colleges, universities, extension programs and more to enrich your career and life.

Balancing an internship with a full-time job and family is challenging for adult students. Learn how Jason Glomp managed his unpaid internship and succeeded.

UW-Madison Academic Advising Manager Beth Jaggers interviewed an enrollment coach about professional degrees and certificates.

Explore one UW–Madison adult student's inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and how recovery shaped her academic and personal growth.

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

Explore educational resources and financial aid options for low-income students, including scholarships, state aid, online education and more.

To celebrate National Higher Education Day, we talked with one of our education experts out how adult students can better access higher ed.

The eldest of 11 siblings, Zalissa Zongo Kafando embarked on a life-changing journey in 2018. Fleeing the increasing political instability of Burkina Faso, West Africa, she sought a better life for herself and her children with a degree from UW-Madison.

While thousands of graduates and their families and friends flock to Camp Randall for commencement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a smaller, yet still mighty, group of Badgers and their supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of UW–Madison’s returning adult students.

Explore UW–Madison precollege programs for grades 2–12 that build academic skills, confidence, and college readiness.

UW–Madison Assistant Professor Megan Reilly says social awareness, campus resources and acts of kindness can help neurodivergent students succeed in college.

Advance your career or switch fields with continuing education in high-demand industries like healthcare, tech, and education.

Learn some tips from our experts on how to assess and revive your online presence for professional purposes.

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

Attending college in the U.S. as an adult student who is undocumented or a DACA recipient is complicated but not impossible. Here are some things to consider.

Returning to school as an adult student can be challenging. An educational counselor shares tips to help you through the process.

Online programs are expanding access for groups who’ve been left out of university spaces. See what adult learners should consider about online degrees.

September is National Student Parent Month. Read about how higher education institutions can support student parents, and let's celebrate these students' success!

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

Read a step-by-step breakdown from one of our educational counselors on how to use LinkedIn to land your next job.

Read about our annual Outstanding Adult Student Reception, an event where UW–Madison returning adult students gather to celebrate their accomplishments.

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

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.

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