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Acting and algebra: UW student pursues dual passions through summer courses
The thought of majoring in both theater and math could intimidate any student. Trying to graduate on time while pursuing those distinct passions might feel…
How to nurture your network during a pandemic
A UW–Madison career counselor shares four strategies for connecting with your network in unprecedented times.
Students use Summer Term to work on certificates
There’s nothing minor about a certificate from UW–Madison. In addition to your major, certificates help you stand out and get noticed by employers or graduate…
Top 3 Summer Term study tips for virtual learners
You may feel like a remote learning pro by now, but as the summer weeks go by, it doesn’t hurt to review study advice that…
Free resources help you make the most of Summer Term
Wondering how to get the help you need as a Summer Term student in this extraordinary time? UW–Madison has you covered, offering an array of…
Incoming freshmen earn credit early and build community with Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch
Starting college is a nerve-wracking experience for almost every first-year student. In fairly short order, freshmen must learn how to navigate a new environment, study…
Grief Support Specialist Certificate class explores timely subject in new, virtual format
Designed for counselors, educators and clergy, the course centers on educating and counseling people who have suffered from some major loss.
MS for Professional Educators graduate leads with healing as “village-builder” at Georgia nonprofit
“I wasn’t the ideal student,” begins Keith Miller’s essay in the online platform Medium. “I was either asleep in class or glaring at my teachers…
Welcome to Summer Term! Get your virtual summer backgrounds
Summer Term 2020 is exclusively online. If you were hoping to join us on campus, this is probably not the way you imagined things would…
New Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development prepares students to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison now have more options to get the knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical…
UW–Madison online graduate engineering programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 11th in Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report, continuing its high ranking for the ninth…
Find ways to create opportunities during pandemic
Seven tips for creating career opportunities during challenging times.
Odyssey Project online graduation full of pride, community, love
Even a pandemic cannot dampen the spirits of these graduates. In a Zoom ceremony that included more than 200 people, participants were treated to a…
Odyssey student triumphs over the odds to get his master’s degree as an older adult
Brian Benford describes his educational journey as full of “potholes, roadblocks, angst and unfulfilled dreams. Starting in the 1970s, I attended many schools only to…
Returning adult students receive awards for perseverance, leadership
Lifelong learning runs in Talesa Allen’s family. When her dad was 67, he went back to Madison College for a technical program. At the same…
Resources for dealing with fear and isolation in a time of job uncertainty
There’s no sugarcoating it: Navigating a pandemic is hard, but when you throw a precarious economy and potential job loss into the mix, it can…
A message from associate dean of UW–Madison Summer Term
The well-being of all members of the University community is our highest priority. With that in mind, we made the decision that University of Wisconsin–Madison…
New master’s degree in health informatics meets industry need
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics. Housed in the School of Medicine and Public Health,…
Career stalled? What to do next
A career counselor explains how to find new motivation in your work and keep your career moving forward.
Easy to apply for Summer Term scholarships—but don’t delay
Brandon Arbuckle, a journalism and history major from Lyndon Station, Wis., went through the May ceremony but still needed one more 4-credit course in strategic…
How to build an online degree community
As an online student, connecting with your classmates and instructors is essential for building online learning communities. Studies have shown that online students who form…
UW–Madison launches UW–Madison Online, first fully online bachelor’s degree
The University of Wisconsin–Madison introduced a new initiative to increase access to education — UW–Madison Online. The program’s first fully online bachelor’s in consumer finance…
Summer Music Clinic elective classes offer diverse music education
A wide-ranging selection of elective courses lends musical breadth to this hands-on summer camp for students completing grades 6-12.
4 smart study tools for online students
There are many tried and true ways of succeeding in the classroom for any type of learner. Following are some of our tips for being a top online student.