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.
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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.
A UW–Madison college advisor offers tips to help students from small-town backgrounds find support and access resources to succeed in higher education.
Isadora Collins is seizing every opportunity Summer Term has to offer. Between a full-time internship, an online course, international travel and volunteer work, she’s packing her summer with experiences that blend learning, career growth and fun.
We’re proud to celebrate 36 graduates of UW–Madison Online who pushed through challenges, stayed the course and earned their bachelor’s degrees this spring and summer.
From a childhood gift igniting a lifelong passion for science to witnessing the heroism of healthcare workers during a global pandemic, the journeys of Dora Aranda, Jennifer Halvorson, and Norman Canestorp are as diverse as they are inspiring.
Read on to find out how current and former students have managed to balance work and family while earning their engineering master’s degree.
A little can go a long way when it comes to studying abroad. While some students opt to study overseas for a whole semester or year, you can pack a lot of learning into even a week or two of study in another country.
Deciding whether graduate school will help advance your career can unleash a mind-bending set of cost-benefit questions that demand thorough research and planning.
Whether it’s basketball, football, hockey, or volleyball, there’s one thing that Wisconsin Athletes can all agree on: Summer Term gives them the flexibility to complete their courses when it works best for them.
Lifelong learner: Tips for first-generation adult college students.
Whether you're getting ahead in your major, tackling a challenging subject or exploring something new, summer courses can be a smart move. But with a condensed schedule and warm-weather distractions, staying focused can be a challenge. Here are some study tips to help you succeed.
Learn about Beyond Graduate School, a free, research-based career training platform available to all UW–Madison graduate students. Special guest Alissa Ewer, Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Communication at the Graduate School, shares how the platform supports students through every stage of the job search process.
Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students eager to continue their learning, explore new opportunities and experience summertime in Madison.
Summer coursework got its start at UW–Madison back in 1885, when fourteen students enrolled in a single six-week language program. In 2024, more than 10,000 undergraduates alone enrolled in summer courses in subjects ranging from accounting to zoology.
In 1981, the first Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award (OURASA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison was presented to just one recipient, Sally Peterson, a civil water engineer and single mother of three children. Forty-five years later, UW–Madison continues to celebrate its returning adult students.
Library & Information Studies alum, Lauren, shares how career services at UW–Madison helped her navigate a career pivot and land a fulfilling role as an instructional designer.
Anne Niendorf tells us her advice to secure a UW-Madison scholarship as an adult student.
In this video, Randy Gentile, academic advisor and transfer manager at the Wisconsin School of Business, shares his passion for helping UW–Madison Online students overcome setbacks and achieve their educational goals.
The Master of Science in Information program equips students with the technical skills necessary to comprehend today’s information and data systems, as well as the critical thinking, design and communication skills to govern and critique them. Rahil Virani tells his story.
For high schoolers across the globe, studying in the U.S. may seem like a faraway dream. Thanks to the Wisconsin International Precollege Academy (WIPA), WIPA Online and other programs for international students through UW–Madison’s Badger Precollege, that dream feels closer than ever.