adult learners
Lifelong learning helps seniors age joyfully
Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you stop being a student of life. Embracing an attitude of lifelong learning can help seniors combat the…
Graduate shares how online bachelor’s boosted her career – and her confidence
Kristy Jorgensen When we say our graduates achieve their goals, we mean it. Case in point: Kristy Jorgensen. A first-generation college grad, working mom and…
Q&A with award-winning returning adult students
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…
Tips for first-generation adult college students
When my twin sister and I left our rural Wisconsin town to start college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we faced a new world. As…
Reception celebrates 45 years of outstanding adult students
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…
3 tips for securing scholarships as a returning adult student
It might surprise some to learn that scholarships aren’t just for recent high school graduates. In fact, state and local institutions are increasingly investing in educational…
A lifelong love affair with language
For Jeannette Eichholz, language learning is more than just a hobby. It’s a lifelong passion that has shaped her career, emboldened her travels and deepened…
45th annual winners of returning adult student awards epitomize Badger spirit
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…
How adult learners can enhance their education with AI
You may be tired of hearing about the transformational nature of AI in all aspects of our lives, but let’s talk about how it can…
Navigating adult education in the new year
If one of your resolutions for the new year is to learn a new skill, earn a degree or something in between, congratulations! Continuing education…
Motivational Interviewing courses help professionals deepen connections, inspire change
“If you can put the work in, it will improve every relationship in your life.” — Danalyn Harper Rayner, family medicine physician, UW…
Internships a balancing act for adult students
Many college students will tell you that an internship is critical to their higher education experience. But how do you manage an internship — particularly…
Finding college success in recovery
Amanda Sauri and her son September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment for mental…
Adult students share tips for back-to-college in the fall
Our academic advising manager shares tips from learners for adult students returning to school this fall. Have a great year!
Accessing higher education as an adult
To celebrate National Higher Education Day, we talked with one of our education experts out how adult students can better access higher ed.
Photos: Celebrating UW–Madison Online’s first-ever grads
Take a look at the festivities from UW–Madison Online’s inaugural graduation event. Graduates shared the morning with family, friends, staff and Bucky!
Event showcases returning adult students and their hard-won achievements
It’s spring and time to celebrate! While thousands of graduates and their families and friends flock to Camp Randall for commencement at the University of…
Bridging workforce gaps with continuing education
You may know that continuing education can help you advance in your job or switch careers. But have you considered how pursuing new learning can…
Creative entrepreneur sets sights on finishing bachelor’s in business – online
On a clear summer day at a Milwaukee beach on Lake Michigan, you might see people flying kites, freshwater surfing or having a picnic. You…
First-generation returning adult student boosts career potential, makes family proud
Learn how Manny Avila is making time in his busy home and work life to pursue an online bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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.
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.
Online bachelor’s degree offers former Badger a second chance
Troy Marinkovic Troy Marinkovic’s initial college journey didn’t play out according to plan. He never intended to withdraw from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as evidenced…
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.