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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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125 years of the Wisconsin School of Business – and counting!

WSB: A Legacy in Motion! Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin School of Business shaping leaders, pioneering online degrees & the future of AI.

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The rise of nontraditional students in higher ed

Nontraditional students are a growing majority in higher education. See how flexible degree programs help adult learners earn a degree on their terms.

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Howard Martin

Remembering a champion of lifelong learning

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 offer adults support for return to college

Bridge programs like UW–Madison’s Badger Ready help adults with college credit but no degree return to school and complete their education.

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Your guide to financial aid for higher ed 

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. 

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Psychoactive pharmaceutical graduates navigate a complex, in-demand field

Discover careers in the growing field of psychoactive pharmaceuticals. UW-Madison's program offers online degrees and hands-on training. Apply now!

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Transfer from associate degree to business bachelor’s with ease

Earning your business bachelor’s is easier than you think. Learn how UW–Madison Online's seamless transfer pathways make it possible for you.

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Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism

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.

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Lifelong learning helps seniors age joyfully

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.

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Top 10 courses of Summer Term 2025

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.

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Tips for navigating college as a rural student

A UW–Madison college advisor offers tips to help students from small-town backgrounds find support and access resources to succeed in higher education.

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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.

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Tips for first-generation adult college students

Lifelong learner: Tips for first-generation adult college students.

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Make the most of Summer Term with 6 summer study tips

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.

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A summer tradition 140 years in the making

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.

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Summer Term is back for its 140th season

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.

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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 civil water engineer and single mother of three children. Forty-five years later, UW–Madison continues to celebrate its returning adult students.

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3 tips for securing scholarships as a returning adult student

Anne Niendorf tells us her advice to secure a UW-Madison scholarship as an adult student.

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Randy Gentile

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 setbacks and achieve their educational goals. 

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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 and can do? With digital badging, they can!

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Microcredentials offer accessible education for evolving workforce

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.

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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 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. 

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