Long before Zoom classrooms and digital discussion boards, education traveled by mail. Envelopes packed with assignments and hand-graded feedback were the lifeblood of correspondence courses at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, starting in 1892 and continuing through the 1990s when the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) came to be.
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Curious about career development opportunities for graduate students in UW–Madison’s Information School? The Library & Information Studies MA program provides personalized support to help you succeed!
In 2020, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched UW–Madison Online to expand access to flexible online bachelor’s degrees for returning adult students.
Summer Term at the University of Wisconsin–Madison turns 140 this year! You can be part of that legacy while shaping your future with more than 1,000 courses — including hundreds of online options — designed to fit your schedule and goals.
Researching in-demand careers and job trends can help you focus on an industry with future growth potential.
Due to strong industry partnerships, the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy’s master’s programs in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) and Applied Drug Development (ADD) are helping students like Abdul Rasheed and Sanchez gain valuable industry experience through internships and special projects.
Artificial intelligence (AI) enables machines to perform complex tasks that typically require human intelligence. While AI cannot replace human experience, it can serve as a powerful assistant in your educational journey. However, it’s crucial to critically evaluate AI-generated information by cross-checking sources and ensuring accuracy.
Ricardo Vargas began his coaching journey with a pivotal realization: He discovered that true leadership wasn’t about providing answers and directives but rather guiding others to uncover their own solutions.
In this Q&A, UW–Madison Online academic advisors DJ Mattison and Bri Cooper share how they support students every step of the way, ensuring they get the most from their online learning experience.
With the growing popularity of podcasts in recent years, there has never been a better — or more convenient — time to be a lifelong learner.
Discover the incredible career development and internship support available from the Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program.
UW–Madison's online master's degrees in education and engineering are among those recognized as the best in the nation for 2025.
While the immediate next step may seem obvious—landing that first engineering job—your long-term career growth requires thoughtful planning. Heather Smith, director of graduate programs for Interdisciplinary Professional Programs (InterPro) within the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, shares insights on advancing your career through intentional learning, networking and leveraging educational opportunities.
As a student in the Master of Science in Information (MS Information): Campus Option or Online Option, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of advanced computing concepts, data analytics, user experience, cybersecurity and ethics. You’ll have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert with the power to influence key business decisions within organizations.
Completing a degree is no small feat—but doing so entirely online? That’s a testament to unparalleled dedication, discipline and resilience. This past December, a dozen extraordinary students joined the ranks of University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni by completing their degrees through UW–Madison Online.
A UW–Madison career counselor explores education opportunities at community colleges, universities, extension programs and more to enrich your career and life.
Richard Crabb is a lecturer in risk and insurance with the Wisconsin School of Business. Having worked in management consulting, a financial management startup and in the insurance industry, Crabb teaches undergraduate courses that include UW–Madison Online students
UW–Madison’s Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) MS and Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) Capstone Certificate programs could be your ticket to learning and career advancement.
Join us as we look back at 2024 highlights from the"Your Future, Your Way" podcast! From inspiring alumni stories to essential grad school application tips, this special episode has it all. Don't miss out on our most-played episode of the year! Listen to all of our 2024 episodes and beyond at pdc.wisc.edu/podcast.
Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.
UW–Madison Motivational Interviewing courses helped these two professionals deepen connections, build empathy and inspire positive change.
UW–Madison Motivational Interviewing courses helped these two professionals deepen connections, build empathy and inspire positive change.
UW–Madison Motivational Interviewing courses helped these two professionals deepen connections, build empathy and inspire positive change.
Balancing an internship with a full-time job and family is challenging for adult students. Learn how Jason Glomp managed his unpaid internship and succeeded.