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Episode 16: How to develop in your data career

Learn about UW–Madison’s highly-ranked graduate programs in data science and analytics and how these programs empower students with in-demand skills.

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Support for college students facing basic needs insecurity

Learn about realities and resources for college students facing basic needs insecurity, and how colleges and universities can offer help.

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Episode 15: Explore career-boosting online engineering graduate programs (Part 2)

Rejoin the conversation with Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, chief engineer and associate director at Collins Aerospace, to hear how you can prepare yourself for a conversation with your manager about investing in your education and career growth.

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Episode 14: Explore career-boosting online engineering graduate programs (Part 1)

Learn about UW–Madison’s top-ranked engineering graduate programs and how the fully online master’s degrees provide technical training to meet industry demand and help students with career growth. Hear from Heather Smith, director of the online Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, and Steve North, a program alumnus and chief engineer and associate director from Collins Aerospace.

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Higher education possible for undocumented students

Attending college in the U.S. as an adult student who is undocumented or a DACA recipient is complicated but not impossible. Here are some things to consider.

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Finding your groove in college as an adult student

Returning to school as an adult student can be challenging. An educational counselor shares tips to help you through the process.

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Online bachelor’s degree offers former Badger a second chance

An online degree from UW-Madison gives a former Badger a second chance at earning his bachelor's and boosting his career.

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Episode 13: Explore Professional Programs in Health and Medicine

Learn from experts and an alum about UW–Madison’s Clinical Nutrition professional programs, as well as the demand for workers in clinical nutrition and other healthcare fields.

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What adult learners should consider about online degrees

Online programs are expanding access for groups who’ve been left out of university spaces. See what adult learners should consider about online degrees.

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Chancellor Mnookin attends classes with Badger Precollege students

The chancellor's visit showed how UW–Madison is committed to helping precollege students learn about the university and the world around them.

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Unraveling the power of professional coaching

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Certified Professional Coaching Program (UWCPC) helps learners uncover the power of professional coaching in a variety of settings and careers.

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Odyssey Project receives $1 million match from Pleasant Rowland Foundation

The gift to the Odyssey Future Fund will support the UW Odyssey Project's long-term sustainability and student success for years to come.

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Episode 12: Explore Professional Programs in the High-Demand Field of Education

Learn from a faculty member and a student about UW–Madison’s professional programs in the School of Education, as well as the demand for workers in the education field.

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Celebrating and supporting student parents in higher ed

September is National Student Parent Month. Read about how higher education institutions can support student parents, and let's celebrate these students' success!

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Count down the top 10 courses for Summer Term 2023

Each year we count down the top 10 Summer Term courses, by enrollment. See if this year's list surprises you!

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Scholarship empowers SoHE students to pursue internships

For students like Maren Stewart, the School of Human Ecology's scholarship opens doors to life-changing internships while also reducing financial barriers.

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Scholarship empowers SoHE students to pursue internships

Read how the School of Human Ecology's summer internship scholarship allowed UW–Madison undergrad Maren Stewart to explore Australia’s sights when she’s not busy working at her summer internship at a fermented foods company in Melbourne.

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How returning adult students can benefit from an alumni network

Discover the value of an alumni network, how it can benefit your career, and the steps you can take to get involved, both pre- and post-graduation.

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Chancellor Mnookin visits the Division of Continuing Studies to hear the value of lifelong learning

The Division of Continuing Studies staff and faculty were honored to host the chancellor for a few hours to discuss opportunities, priorities and challenges at the division.

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Tech courses take top spots with students

Each year we countdown the top 10 courses undergraduate students take during Summer Term. Check out these two top high tech courses that have students studying video games and virtual reality.

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Animal sciences student packs summer with hands-on experience

Read how an animal sciences student designed her Summer Term to include coursework, study abroad, research and volunteering.

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Students’ motivations and goals vary

Two returning adult students share why they decided to return to their education – and how they're using their new-found knowledge.

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Quiz: Which campus icon are you this summer?

Many campus-area attractions are synonymous with summer — from the colorful chairs on the Memorial Union Terrace to the winding paths of the Arboretum. Which best represents you this Summer Term? Take this fun quiz to find out.

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Peek into the lives of 4 Summer Term students

4 students share their Summer Term plans including study abroad, internships, part-time jobs and more!

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