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A masterclass in leadership: Instructor Jeff Russell’s 30-year journey

Since 1990, Russell has been a key instructor with the Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills (LMOWS) program at the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies (DCS), helping thousands of professionals develop skills necessary to lead, adapt and succeed in complex workplace environments.

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Top 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 2026

Stay on track at UW–Madison! Discover 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 2026, from flexible online courses to scholarships. Design your #MyBadgerSummer today.

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Five high school students in the UW–Madison Badger Precollege program walk together on campus.

Precollege programs offer head start for teens

Precollege programs help teens explore academics, build confidence and prepare for college, with options across Wisconsin and scholarships available.

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As the clangs of the closing bell ring out, the 16 Badgers on the podium clap and cheer for WSB, its 125th anniversary, and its status as a growing force in global finance.

Wisconsin School of Business celebrates 125 years with bell ringing at NY Stock Exchange

Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin School of Business! See the WSB community ring the NYSE closing bell and explore top-tier UW–Madison Online business degrees.

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JessicaRae and Sarah Covert

Two learners support others through behavioral health education

Supporting others with empathy and evidence‑based skills, two behavioral health professionals grow through UW–Madison’s Continuing Education courses.

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How Badger Precollege helped launch a future physicist

Badger Precollege launched UW–Madison senior Nathan Wagner’s journey from early STEM curiosity to physics research, college success and the Astronaut Scholarship.

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Online master’s programs garner top rankings

UW–Madison’s online master’s programs rank among the nation’s best, offering flexible, top‑tier engineering and education degrees for working professionals.

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In a world of AI, let humanity set you apart

Discover why authenticity, purpose, and connection are your best assets in an AI world. Learn how to leverage human skills to stand out in class and your career.

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Erin Schuler

Supporting Wisconsin’s behavioral health workforce: Introducing Erin Schuler

Erin Schuler strengthens Wisconsin’s behavioral health workforce with expert, accessible continuing education at UW–Madison.

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Career coach Q&A: Answers about essential support for online business degree students

Unlock your career potential with the Wisconsin School of Business. WSB coaches share expert tips on resumes, interviews and networking for online students.

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4 learning trends to make this your smartest year yet

Try these popular learning trends to gain skills, improve mental health and encourage personal growth in 2026.

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Mirta and language students posing for a group photo in front of the Colosseum

From language learner to instructor: Mirta Pagnucci’s journey with Continuing Education

Explore Mirta Pagnucci’s journey from ESL student to UW–Madison instructor. Learn how continuing education fosters community through immersive language study.

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Summer Music Clinic success story: Trombonist Bill Richardson’s legacy of performing and teaching

Trombonist Bill Richardson’s legacy, from Summer Music Clinic to the White House and UW–Madison, inspiring generations of young musicians.

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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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5 ways a professional degree can help you advance your career

In a challenging job market, professionals at every level need to think about the trajectory of their careers. 

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Comparing environmental engineering master’s programs: Which one is right for you?

Earn your environmental engineering master’s degree from a good engineering school that’s highly ranked with experienced faculty and industry-led curriculum.

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Red banner with white lettering for WSB's 125 "legacy in motion" anniversary

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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Badger Ready helps Alex Smith continue grandfather’s lifelong learning legacy

Badger Ready helped Alex Smith finish his UW-Madison degree, continuing the lifelong learning vision of his grandfather, Howard Martin.

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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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Marge Engelman sitting at her kitchen table, flipping through her scrapbook

Marge Engelman at 98: Looking back on a lifetime of learning, serving and breaking barriers

Marge Engelman (98): Lifelong learner, barrier-breaking administrator, & fiber artist defied expectations to champion nontraditional students.

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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

First-gen student Manny Avila's inspiring journey from UW–Madison Online graduate to senior treasury analyst at Zendesk. Learn how his BBA launched a global career and boosted his confidence.

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