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.
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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.
Language learning is more than just a hobby. It’s a lifelong passion for our students.
This year’s Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award winners, Chikara Crooks and Ivanna Ceballos, share a powerful common thread: each is working to become the kind of support and inspiration they once needed themselves.
UW–Madison learners and alumni already stand out in job interviews. But what if, with a single click, they could show employers exactly what they know and can do? With digital badging, they can!
Microcredentials help fulfill the specialized learning needs of our changing workforce, empowering individuals to take control of their education and career paths. They are offered by colleges, universities, companies, professional organizations and online education platforms like Coursera and edX.
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students looking to advance their careers quickly are turning to the College of Engineering's accelerated master's degrees.
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.
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.