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Online graduate Manny Avila posing for a picture beside a shelf holding trophies and framed certificates Graduate Q&A: From first-gen college student to global career

For Manny Avila, going back to school was about more than a degree — it was a promise kept.  Motivated by his family, he returned…

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A woman in a lab coat writing on a glass board Information master’s student leads pioneering research at School of Nursing

Ever since moving from Chongqing, China, to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison for his bachelor’s degree, Jinghao Zhou has been impressed by the university and…

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Tour leaders Kane Funmaker, undergraduate student and Ho-Chunk Nation tribal member, and Abbey Woldt, undergraduate student and Ho-Chunk Nation tribal member, speak to participants during a First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour Student-led landscape tours bring awareness to First Nations’ history and culture on campus

Photo credit: Althea Dotzour, University of Wisconsin–MadisonFrom left to right, tour leaders Kane Funmaker, undergraduate student and Ho-Chunk Nation tribal member, and Abbey Woldt, undergraduate…

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Professional headshot of Kristy Jorgensen in front of Wisconsin State Capitol building. Graduate shares how online bachelor’s boosted her career – and her confidence

Kristy Jorgensen When we say our graduates achieve their goals, we mean it.  Case in point: Kristy Jorgensen. A first-generation college grad, working mom and…

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Maureen Kamal stands next to a wall-mounted sign that reads Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Mariam Siddiqui presented her poster during the Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Research Day. Summer research offers insights into brain health and medical careers

Summer offers a powerful opportunity for discovery. Whether you’re exploring countries far from home, taking a course in an unfamiliar subject, or completing an internship,…

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Isadora Collins standing in front of her poster board Summer student balances class, career, community and continent-hopping

Isadora Collins is seizing every opportunity Summer Term has to offer. Between a full-time internship, an online course, international travel and volunteer work, she’s packing…

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Rachel Kane posing for a graduation picture Congrats to our most recent grads!

Earning a college degree is always worth celebrating. But for adults balancing jobs, families and other responsibilities, returning to school is more than an achievement…

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A group photo of graduate student Dora Aranda and her guests, as well as Bucky Badger Q&A with award-winning returning adult students

From a childhood gift igniting a lifelong passion for science to witnessing the heroism of healthcare workers during a global pandemic, the journeys of Dora…

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A man is sitting at his desk, reviewing building plans on his computer Going back to school as a working engineer: How to make it work

Wondering what it’s like to earn your engineering master’s degree online while working full-time?  For many students, it means continuing their day-to-day routines—going to work,…

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Student Morgan Ramsey posing in front of the colosseum Sustainability study in Italy makes big impact on rising senior

A little can go a long way when it comes to studying abroad. While some students opt to study overseas for a whole semester or…

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Students athletes Quinn Kuntz and Carter Gilmore posing for a picture 4 reasons student athletes say Summer Term is a slam dunk

Whether it’s basketball, football, hockey, or volleyball, there’s one thing that Wisconsin athletes can all agree on: Summer Term gives them the flexibility to complete…

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Podcast graphic for episode 34 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…

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Rahil Virani standing next to a UW-Madison plaque MS Information student Rahil Virani contributes to UW–Madison Alzheimer’s research

Data skills can open unexpected doors. Rahil Virani, MSx’25, knows this firsthand. Before coming to Madison, Virani was a software developer tackling coding projects while…

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Aerial shot of a student sitting on the grass, working on his laptop International precollege programs build skills, confidence and connections

For high schoolers across the globe, studying in the U.S. may seem like a faraway dream. Thanks to the Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA), WIPA…

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Jeannette Eichholz stands in a tank top and sunglasses on her front porch on a sunny day A lifelong love affair with language

For Jeannette Eichholz, language learning is more than just a hobby. It’s a lifelong passion that has shaped her career, emboldened her travels and deepened…

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Ivanna Ceballos standing beside a UW-Madison flag 45th annual winners of returning adult student awards epitomize Badger spirit

This year’s Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award winners, Chikara Crooks and Ivanna Ceballos, share a powerful common thread: each is working to become the…

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Aerial view of the Engineering buildings Students, alum share benefits of engineering accelerated master’s programs 

University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students looking to advance their careers quickly are turning to the College of Engineering’s accelerated master’s degrees.  With an accelerated master’s…

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Fatima Abdul Rasheed smiling for a picture while at her desk. Unique internships and special projects elevate grad student experiences

Through University of Wisconsin–Madison Professional Degrees & Certificates programs, Fatima Abdul Rasheed discovered a new career, and Natasha Sanchez hopes to advance in hers. Due…

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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…

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Badger graduates in caps and gowns A new class of Badgers earns  UW–Madison Online bachelor’s degrees

Congratulations, graduates! Completing a degree is no small feat—but doing so entirely online? That’s a testament to unparalleled dedication, discipline and resilience. This past December,…

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Close up of a scientist experimenting with liquids in test tubes. 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…

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Woman talking to counselor, illustration Motivational Interviewing courses help professionals deepen connections, inspire change 

“If you can put the work in, it will improve every relationship in your life.”                                      — Danalyn Harper Rayner, family medicine physician, UW…

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Vector flat illustration of employees or trainees on workplace Internships a balancing act for adult students

Many college students will tell you that an internship is critical to their higher education experience. But how do you manage an internship — particularly…

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Three high school students sit on the floor, smiling as they face their instructor, whose back is in the foreground. Students are wearing t-shirts and shorts. Rising stars embrace creativity at Summer Arts Clinic

An aspiring actor at Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois, junior Alexander Powell is used to displaying confidence on the stage. But when it came…

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