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Expert answers questions on workplace diversity and inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s better for the bottom line. But many still struggle with…

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A woman using a laptop studying at a kitchen table 5 tips for successful online learning

While going back to school often evokes memories of freshly sharpened number two pencils and packs of loose leaf paper, there’s a lot more to…

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Online Engineering Management master’s helps Rose Bowl MVP succeed off the field

“It’s been more than adventuresome.” That’s how former Badger linebacker Roger Knight describes his unconventional path from prep school to the Rose Bowl and NFL…

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New Master of Science in Pharmacy: Applied Drug Development prepares students to meet the needs of regional employers

The new University of Wisconsin–Madison Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development prepares students for in-demand jobs in Dane Country and across the region spanning from Minneapolis through Madison to Chicago. This degree promises to offer students a wide variety of career choices in the pharmaceutical field.

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UW Odyssey Project receives $50,000 from Rennebohm Foundation

The UW–Madison Odyssey Project received a generous gift of $50,000 from the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation to support Odyssey’s mission of breaking the cycle of generational…

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5 things to look for in an online degree program

The enrollment coaches at UW–Madison Online have put together five things you should evaluate when looking for an online program to earn your bachelor’s degree.

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Is moving into management right for you?

A career counselor explores motivations for a move into management and if it’s right for you.

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How to create a GRE study plan

Whether you have a full-time job or are a full-time student, finding the time to study for the GRE can seem like an impossible task.…

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GRE testing day: 5 tips for success

The day you’ve been preparing for is just around the corner: testing day! While it may be tempting to do some last minute cramming the…

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GRE study guide: Verbal Reasoning section

The Verbal Reasoning measure of the GRE assesses your ability to analyze and evaluate written material that contains abstract, philosophical, and scientific concepts designed to…

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GRE study guide: Quantitative Reasoning section

The Quantitative Reasoning measure of the GRE is designed to test your mathematical skills, focusing on four major topics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.…

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GRE study guide: Analytical Writing section

The GRE’s Analytical Writing section requires you to write two essays in one hour — one Issue essay and one Argument essay. You’ll be scored…

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A beginner’s guide to taking the GRE

  The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not a test that you can cram for. Whether it’s your first time taking it or if you’re…

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Noncredit language students bond in Italian 3 class

A cadre of dedicated Italian language students hungry for more in-depth study lobbied UW–Madison Continuing Studies to revive a class that had been shelved for…

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UW Odyssey Project fundraiser sets a record at the Madison Club

The award-winning UW–Madison Odyssey Project can claim another accolade. They set a fundraising record at the Madison Club’s annual Charity Gala, raising more than $200,000 to provide educational access to adults living at the poverty level and wraparound services to empower them and their families to transform their lives.

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Discussing accommodations or other needs with your employer

Two years ago, I found myself in a medical crisis. A car accident resulted in multiple, ongoing symptoms that made doing my job incredibly difficult.…

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New accelerated Master of Science in Design + Innovation engages five disciplines, sparks creativity, excites employers

The new University of Wisconsin–Madison accelerated Master of Science in Design + Innovation gives new meaning to collaboration. Combining expertise from five schools and colleges…

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Reference check: Keeping professional references updated

Many people don’t give much thought to their professional references — until they need them. At that point, there’s often a mad scramble to find…

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How to use the Course Search & Enroll app’s Degree Planner to prepare for future semesters

Need to review course options, build your schedule, and enroll for courses? There’s an app for that. In an effort to make the enrollment process…

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Bucky Badger Chancellor recaps a successful Summer Term

Chancellor Rebecca Blank reflected on what made Summer Term 2019 great in her most recent Blank’s Slate blog. “Summer Term enrollments in 2019 were up…

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Two sisters, mother, godmother share bonding experience of behavioral health grief course

For the Willihnganzs and a longtime friend, helping professions are a family affair. Melodie Willihnganz is a doctor of audiology. Her daughter Molly Willihnganz is…

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