Dean Howard Martin, UW–Madison pioneer and advocate for continuing education, remembered for his 42-year career and legacy of lifelong learning.
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Bridge programs like UW–Madison’s Badger Ready help adults with college credit but no degree return to school and complete their education.
Whether you’re just starting college, returning after some time away or continuing your education as an adult learner, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – known widely as the FAFSA form – is your main gateway to grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans.
Discover careers in the growing field of psychoactive pharmaceuticals. UW-Madison's program offers online degrees and hands-on training. Apply now!
Earning your business bachelor’s is easier than you think. Learn how UW–Madison Online's seamless transfer pathways make it possible for you.
The prison education program, involving UW-Madison and other UWs, provides degrees and skills training to boost the economy, reduce recidivism, and build brighter futures.
Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning can help seniors combat the effects of aging and find meaning in every day. In a study by Scientific American, seniors who regularly engaged in learning over three months performed similarly to adults 30 years younger on cognitive tests.
If you’re wondering what courses had the highest enrollment this summer, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top 10 courses for undergraduate students during Summer Term 2025.
A UW–Madison college advisor offers tips to help students from small-town backgrounds find support and access resources to succeed in higher education.
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.
Lifelong learner: Tips for first-generation adult college students.
Whether you're getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging subject or exploring something new, summer courses can be a smart move. But with a condensed schedule and warm-weather distractions, staying focused can be a challenge. Here are some study tips to help you succeed.
Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students eager to continue their learning, explore new opportunities and experience summertime in Madison.
Summer coursework got its start at UW–Madison back in 1885, when fourteen students enrolled in a single six-week language program. In 2024, more than 10,000 undergraduates alone enrolled in summer courses in subjects ranging from accounting to zoology.
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 civil water engineer and single mother of three children. Forty-five years later, UW–Madison continues to celebrate its returning adult students.
Anne Niendorf tells us her advice to secure a UW-Madison scholarship as an adult student.
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 setbacks and achieve their educational goals.
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 and can do? With digital badging, they can!
Microcredentials help fulfill the specialized learning needs of our changing workforce, empowering individuals to take control of their education and career paths. They are offered by colleges, universities, companies, professional organizations and online education platforms like Coursera and edX.
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 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, starting in 1892 and continuing through the 1990s when the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) came to be.
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 succeed!
In 2020, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched UW–Madison Online to expand access to flexible online bachelor’s degrees for returning adult students.
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 1,000 courses — including hundreds of online options — designed to fit your schedule and goals.
Researching in-demand careers and job trends can help you focus on an industry with future growth potential.