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Liz Murphy stands at the front of a classroom, giving a presentation on food insecurity

Get to know Liz Murphy: Expanding UW–Madison language learning for adults

Learn how Liz Murphy is expanding UW–Madison’s language programs and helping adult learners grow through flexible, inclusive language learning.

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A masterclass in leadership: Instructor Jeff Russell’s 30-year journey

Since 1990, Russell has been a key instructor with the Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills (LMOWS) program at the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies (DCS), helping thousands of professionals develop skills necessary to lead, adapt and succeed in complex workplace environments.

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Two learners support others through behavioral health education

Supporting others with empathy and evidence‑based skills, two behavioral health professionals grow through UW–Madison’s Continuing Education courses.

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Erin Schuler

Supporting Wisconsin’s behavioral health workforce: Introducing Erin Schuler

Erin Schuler strengthens Wisconsin’s behavioral health workforce with expert, accessible continuing education at UW–Madison.

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4 learning trends to make this your smartest year yet

Try these popular learning trends to gain skills, improve mental health and encourage personal growth in 2026.

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From language learner to instructor: Mirta Pagnucci’s journey with Continuing Education

Explore Mirta Pagnucci’s journey from ESL student to UW–Madison instructor. Learn how continuing education fosters community through immersive language study.

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How will you score on the annual lifelong learning quiz?

It’s time to see how much you learned in 2025 about continuing education opportunities. I bet you know more than you think. 

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Samantha Dye

Meet Samantha Dye: Leading the future of coaching education at UW–Madison

Discover Samantha Dye’s vision for UW–Madison Professional Coaching Education — empowering individuals with ICF-aligned coaching skills.

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A lifelong love affair with language

Language learning is more than just a hobby. It’s a lifelong passion for our students.

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Ricardo Vargas

Senior director unlocks potential with UWCPC

Ricardo Vargas began his coaching journey with a pivotal realization: He discovered that true leadership wasn’t about providing answers and directives but rather guiding others to uncover their own solutions.

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Motivational Interviewing courses help professionals deepen connections, inspire change 

UW–Madison Motivational Interviewing courses helped these two professionals deepen connections, build empathy and inspire positive change.

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Management certificate drives WisDOT project leader to pursue career goals

Read how a project manager's passion for learning and UW–Madison's Mid-Level Management Certificate have fueled her career growth.

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Bridging workforce gaps with continuing education

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

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Julie Dahl

Dr. Julie Dahl pioneers award-winning language instruction for adult learners

Dahl describes what makes her award-winning Spanish courses effective for adult learners. Two of her students share their language learning experience and the impact it's made.

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Unraveling the power of professional coaching

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Certified Professional Coaching Program (UWCPC) helps learners uncover the power of professional coaching in a variety of settings and careers.

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You can learn a language online — here’s how!

Study a language online with UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies language programs. We promise it will be exactly the same as in-person learning, only completely different.

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What continuing education can do for you

Curious about what continuing education can do for you? Read this column by one of our expert educational counselors that appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal.

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