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A female instructors walks between tables of Latinx middle school students, encouraging their work during UW–Madison's Latino Youth Summit.

Latino Youth Summit invites middle schoolers to explore college

La Cumbre de la Juventud Latina invita a estudiantes de secundaria a explorar la universidad.

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Podcast Episode 08: Balancing Work, Family & School

Hear from a Clinical & Health Informatics MS alum and an enrollment coach on how you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while enrolled in a professional program.

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Elliot Frank

Summer Music Clinic helps alum snare his place in UW Marching Band

Now a member of the UW Marching Band drumline, Elliott Frank says SMC helped him get comfortable with campus — and the audition process.

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Top-paying careers in business and their degree requirements

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes an Occupational Outlook Handbook that provides answers to questions about job growth and opportunity. Let’s take a look at what they say and what level of education you need for these top careers.

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Odyssey alumni reflect on the power of writing

Five Odyssey alumni share how writing has helped shape their life and the world.

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UW–Madison online engineering graduate programs earn top ranking from U.S. News

This is the 12th year in a row that U.S News & World Report has recognized online graduate engineering programs at UW–Madison for their excellence and reputation for success.

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What continuing education can do for you

Curious about what continuing education can do for you? Read this column by one of our expert educational counselors that appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Armando Ibarra

Professor, farmworker rights advocate Armando Ibarra receives distinguished alumni award

Congratulations to Professor Armando Ibarra, receiving a distinguished alumni award from his alma mater, Chico State. Professor Ibarra contributes knowledge and understanding of worker communities through his work at the UW–Madison School for Workers.

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Summer Term helps students stay on track for graduation

Summer is a great time for your student to take a popular course, work on a challenging subject or lighten their load for fall or spring. And with more than 1,000 courses offered during Summer Term — hundreds of them available online — students can keep moving forward on their academic goals and get closer to graduation.

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Returning adult students add value to classrooms

UW–Madison returning adult student Todd Johnson and Assistant Professor Nidia Bañuelos reflect on the many benefits returning students bring to their classes, instructors and community.

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Podcast Episode 07: Make Your Master’s or Certificate Application Shine

Enrollment Coaches Anna Denucci and Michelle Gullickson share how to make your master's or capstone certificate application the best it can be.

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How much do you know about lifelong learning?

Test your knowledge of lifelong learning with our 2022 quiz on topics we covered in our Wisconsin State Journal column this year.

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Odyssey graduate Robert

Odyssey Beyond Bars: Communities benefit from prison education program

After serving 38 years in prison, Robert Taliaferro returned home in January 2022. As he walked away from Oakhill Correctional Institution in Oregon, Wisconsin, he carried with him more than 175 college credits and a resume that included editing an award-winning prison newspaper.

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Tyler Johnston taking a photo with his wife

Return to college has life-changing impact

After struggling in college and being academically dismissed, Tyler Johnston returned to finish his degree at UW–Madison with personal determination and tailored campus support.

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Dominique taking a photo with other Air Force members

UW Odyssey Project launches free education initiative for veterans

In fall 2023, veterans can start a new UW Odyssey Project course tailored to them. Read about the program and learn how to apply now!

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A group of UW-Madison students posing for a picture by the lake

Visiting International Student Program celebrates 10 years of global connection

In recognition of its 10-year anniversary, VISP hosted a four-day celebration with program alumni, faculty and staff in activities ranging from a Badger football game to a dinner reception.

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Psychology master’s program in data science offers diversity and inclusion scholarships

High-achieving underrepresented and financially disadvantaged students can apply for scholarships for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Data Science in Human Behavior MS program.

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Sammy K. Ngichabe posing for a picture upon landing in Ukraine

Health informatics graduate uses skills to benefit international humanitarian efforts

Sammy K. Ngichabe took his master's degree in clinical and health informatics to a world stage, applying what he learned at the United Nations.

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Sammy landing in Ukraine

Health informatics graduate uses skills to benefit international humanitarian efforts

Dr. Sammy K. Ngichabe knew that if he learned to improve medical systems and processes, he could make a difference in global and maternal healthcare. In July 2020 he was part of a United Nations medical team that received an award for innovative use of data during the COVID 19 emergency response aimed at streamlining operations and improving health and safety.

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Odyssey Beyond Bars attendees in a classroom

College for people currently or formerly incarcerated

UW-Madison Odyssey Beyond Bars director talks with our educational counselor Ace Hilliard about opportunities for students who are currently or were formerly incarcerated.

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Returning students can get specialized advice

Learn about the role of an educational counselor and how they can help you find the best academic fit for your goals and circumstances.

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Podcast Episode 06: Exploring Engineering Professional Programs

Learn about the flexibility and advancement opportunities offered by professional engineering programs, including accelerated, fast-paced options and Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, which include 100% online options.

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Choosing your major based on career goals

Hear from a UW–Madison's Division of Continuing Studies educational counselor about tips on choosing your major when you go back to school as a returning adult student.

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A diverse group of middle school students walks down a sidewalk on campus smiling and talking. More students appear in the background.

Summer programs back on campus!

It was so exciting to have students ages 5–18 back at UW–Madison this summer for Badger Precollege and campus youth programs! Check out some of the action in this photo essay.

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