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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…
Episode 35: Library & Information Studies MA Alum Student Spotlight
Library & Information Studies alum, Lauren, shares how career services at UW–Madison helped her navigate a career pivot and land a fulfilling role as an…
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…
Episode 33: Pharmaceutical Sciences Career Support
Discover the incredible career development and internship support available from the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program. Hear from Anna Denucci and Chris Macintyre as…
U.S. News ranks UW–Madison online master’s degrees among the top
New rankings from U.S. News & World Report cite the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s online master’s degrees in education and engineering as some of the best…
Planning a successful career beyond your bachelor’s in engineering
You worked hard to earn your engineering undergraduate degree. How can you make the most of it? While the immediate next step may seem obvious—landing…
Everything you need to know about the MS in Information – online or on-campus
The information landscape is ever-changing, and businesses need skilled professionals who can guide their technology decisions and protect their data. Enhancing your expertise with a…
Navigating adult education in the new year
If one of your resolutions for the new year is to learn a new skill, earn a degree or something in between, congratulations! Continuing education…
Business instructor shares enthusiasm for analytics – and online learning
Richard Crabb is a lecturer in risk and insurance with the Wisconsin School of Business. Having worked in management consulting, a financial management startup and…
Psychoactive pharmaceutical grads share program insights
Are you interested in the treatment of various neuropsychiatric conditions through controlled psychoactive substances? UW–Madison’s Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) MS and Psychoactive Pharmaceutical…
Episode 32: 2024 Highlights | Inspiring Stories and Essential Application Tips
Join us as we look back at 2024 highlights from the”Your Future, Your Way” podcast! From inspiring alumni stories to essential grad school application tips,…
Episode 31: Application Assistance: Preparing for an Online Admission Interview for Grad School
Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.