Try these popular learning trends to gain skills, improve mental health and encourage personal growth in 2026.
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Explore Mirta Pagnucci’s journey from ESL student to UW–Madison instructor. Learn how continuing education fosters community through immersive language study.
Trombonist Bill Richardson’s legacy, from Summer Music Clinic to the White House and UW–Madison, inspiring generations of young musicians.
It’s time to see how much you learned in 2025 about continuing education opportunities. I bet you know more than you think.
Discover Samantha Dye’s vision for UW–Madison Professional Coaching Education — empowering individuals with ICF-aligned coaching skills.
In a challenging job market, professionals at every level need to think about the trajectory of their careers.
Earn your environmental engineering master’s degree from a good engineering school that’s highly ranked with experienced faculty and industry-led curriculum.
WSB: A Legacy in Motion! Celebrate 125 years of the Wisconsin School of Business shaping leaders, pioneering online degrees & the future of AI.
Nontraditional students are a growing majority in higher education. See how flexible degree programs help adult learners earn a degree on their terms.
Dean Howard Martin, UW–Madison pioneer and advocate for continuing education, remembered for his 42-year career and legacy of lifelong learning.
Badger Ready helped Alex Smith finish his UW-Madison degree, continuing the lifelong learning vision of his grandfather, Howard Martin.
Bridge programs like UW–Madison’s Badger Ready help adults with college credit but no degree return to school and complete their education.
Marge Engelman (98): Lifelong learner, barrier-breaking administrator, & fiber artist defied expectations to champion nontraditional students.
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.
Whether you’re just starting college, returning after some time away or continuing your education as an adult learner, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – known widely as the FAFSA form – is your main gateway to grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans.
Discover careers in the growing field of psychoactive pharmaceuticals. UW-Madison's program offers online degrees and hands-on training. Apply now!
Earning your business bachelor’s is easier than you think. Learn how UW–Madison Online's seamless transfer pathways make it possible for you.
Graduate student Jinghao Zhou leads innovative research at the UW–Madison School of Nursing, applying information skills to improve public health.
The prison education program, involving UW-Madison and other UWs, provides degrees and skills training to boost the economy, reduce recidivism, and build brighter futures.
Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning can help seniors combat the effects of aging and find meaning in every day. In a study by Scientific American, seniors who regularly engaged in learning over three months performed similarly to adults 30 years younger on cognitive tests.
If you’re wondering what courses had the highest enrollment this summer, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top 10 courses for undergraduate students during Summer Term 2025.
The influence of the First Nations is all around us on UW–Madison’s campus. You can learn about these and other landmarks on the First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour, an educational exploration of the history and culture of First Nations at UW–Madison, led by trained students, faculty and staff.
Boost your career! UW–Madison online grad Kristy shares how her bachelor's degree increased her confidence & opened new job opportunities.
Two UW–Madison undergrads share their summer research stories, showcasing hands-on learning and innovative projects, and how they’re making an impact.