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Award-winning artist to teach hip-hop, songwriting at Summer Music Clinic

Rob Dz is a hip-hop musician, spoken word artist and Kennedy Center-certified teaching artist. This summer, he revises his role as instructor for UW–Madison's Summer Music Clinic.

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Cultivating college knowledge for first-generation adult students

One of our academic advisors provides advice and support for first-generation returning adult college students in this column published in the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Online graduate engineering programs ranked among Top 10 in the nation

For the 11th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked online master’s degree programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison among the country's best.

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Badger Precollege on La Movida

La directora asociada Ola Skyba conversa con La Movida Radio sobre las próximas oportunidades en Badger Precollege. Mira la entrevista aquí.

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Master’s program in human behavior helps students use data science to solve pressing problems

UW–Madison’s MS in Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior (DSHB) program provides direct, hands-on training in data science tailored to suit people with a social science background.

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Badger Precollege grads find success as UW–Madison students

Badger Precollege helps students along their personal path to higher education, but don’t take our word for it. Below, a few of our former students — all of them now enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison — share how Badger Precollege has helped them transition to life and learning in college.

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Podcast Episode 03: Pivoting on Your Educational Path

Jesus Cortez was an engineering major at UW–Madison, until he changed his mind and changed direction. Having a lot of time to think and examine his values in the midst of the pandemic allowed him to home in on his passion.

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Myths persist about getting an online degree

Four common myths about earning your college degree online — and what you should know instead.

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UW Odyssey Project receives funding from CUNA foundation’s investment in south Madison

Read about new funding for the Odyssey Project from the CUNA Mutual Group Foundation.

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Podcast Episode 2: Finding the Right Program

Whether you are coming from an undergraduate program, you have been working for years, or you are somewhere in between, we”ll share ideas and criteria to help you narrow down programs that meet your needs.

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Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Your Future. Your Way.

Hear from students and alumni with varied journeys and goals for pursuing a graduate-level degree or capstone certificate.

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Benefits abound for veterans hoping to enroll

UW–Madison's Director of University Veteran Services, Joe Rassmussen, shares insights about federal and state education benefits available to veterans.

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Former professor, “Odyssey dad” Robert Auerbach receives philanthropy award

The Odyssey Project celebrated Bob Auerbach, father of Odyssey Co-Director Emily Auerbach, receiving the 2021 Outstanding Individual Philanthropist award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater Madison Chapter for his support of Odyssey and other charities.

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Professor Armando Ibarra receives local award for work with Latinx community

Read about Armando Ibarra, professor at the UW–Madison School for Workers, who received the Hispanic Achievement of the Year award from La Movida.

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Chancellor’s column features benefits of Summer Term

Read Chancellor Rebecca Blank's comments about how UW-Madison Summer Term can help students stay on track for graduation and stay connected.

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College funding for older adult students

Learn some tips -- like how to find funding sources -- from one of our student services coordinators on how to fund your return to college as an adult student.

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School of Pharmacy announces master’s program scholarships to address inequities

Scholarships are available for graduate students who are pursuing a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development or Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation and demonstrate a financial need and/or have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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WCATY changing its name but not its mission

The 30-year-old UW–Madison program will maintain its programs and its commitment to creating a community for academically curious students in grades 2–12.

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New online Capstone Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics meets rising demand for biotechnology professionals

The fully online graduate certificate program provides working professionals with the knowledge and skills to process biological data from scientific research.

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Manage expectations when returning to school

Tips on setting priorities, communicating needs and maintaining your well-being.

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Nidia Banuelos

Division of Continuing Studies welcomes Dr. Nidia Bañuelos to faculty

A Q&A with UW–Madison's new assistant professor of adult, continuing and higher education.

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Set yourself up for a successful school year by leveraging school resources

As the school year commences, be prepared to reach out and ask your school for help when it comes to your academics, health and financial well-being.

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Count down the top 10 courses

Congrats, Badgers, on meeting your goals in Summer Term 2021. Check out the top 10 courses this summer, by enrollment.

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Owen Trast, UW–Madison Summer Term student

Senior broadens his global horizons while working locally

Summer Term offers flexibility for UW-Madison senior Owen Trast to focus on a single course or get hands-on experience at work.

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