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Psychoactive pharmaceutical graduates navigate a complex, in-demand field
In August 2024, the Food and Drug Administration deferred approval for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, which was an unexpected decision to many in the field…
Transfer from associate degree to business bachelor’s with ease
Are you an associate degree student who wants your bachelor’s but faces roadblocks like credit transfer, time, money or complex admissions processes? You’ve come to…
Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism
On a chilly May afternoon at Oakhill Correctional Institution, 15 people filed in wearing graduation gowns over their prison-issued uniforms. Their faces showed pride in…
Lifelong learning helps seniors age joyfully
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you stop being a student of life. Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning can help seniors combat the…
Top 10 courses of Summer Term 2025
Badgers, you’ve been busy this summer digging into challenging courses, collecting credits to get ahead and balancing school with work, travel, family and friends. You…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How digital badging can benefit Badgers
UW–Madison learners and alumni already stand out in job interviews. But what if, with a single click, they could show employers exactly what they know…
Microcredentials offer accessible education for evolving workforce
The world is changing more rapidly than ever these days, and with it, the job market. New technologies such as AI and evolving industry demands…
Innovation + access: The evolution of technology in continuing education at UW–Madison
Long before Zoom classrooms and digital discussion boards, education traveled by mail. Envelopes packed with assignments and hand-graded feedback were the lifeblood of correspondence courses…
Episode 34: Career Support for Library & Information Studies Grad Students
Curious about career development opportunities for graduate students in UW–Madison’s Information School? The Library & Information Studies MA program provides personalized support to help you…
5 things to know about UW–Madison Online on our 5th anniversary
In 2020, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched UW–Madison Online to expand access to flexible online bachelor’s degrees for returning adult students. Today, hundreds of students…
Celebrate 140 years of summer learning by enrolling for Summer Term 2025
Summer Term at the University of Wisconsin–Madison turns 140 this year! You can be part of that legacy while shaping your future with more than…
Choosing an In-Demand Career
Researching in-demand careers and job trends can help you focus on an industry with future growth potential.
How adult learners can enhance their education with AI
You may be tired of hearing about the transformational nature of AI in all aspects of our lives, but let’s talk about how it can…
Academic advisors support online students every step of the way
Pursuing an online degree comes with unique opportunities and challenges, and having the right support system in place can make all the difference to a…
How podcasts can help you embrace lifelong learning
With the growing popularity of podcasts in recent years, there has never been a better — or more convenient — time to be a lifelong…