bachelor’s degree
Bridge programs offer adults support for return to college
At 18 years old, Donovan Brendler found himself struggling to find his path in college and grappling with poor academic performance. Eight years later, in…
Summer research offers insights into brain health and medical careers
Summer offers a powerful opportunity for discovery. Whether you’re exploring countries far from home, taking a course in an unfamiliar subject, or completing an internship,…
Congrats to our most recent grads!
Earning a college degree is always worth celebrating. But for adults balancing jobs, families and other responsibilities, returning to school is more than an achievement…
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…
Wisconsin School of Business advisor shares insights and tips in new video
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…
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…
A new class of Badgers earns UW–Madison Online bachelor’s degrees
Congratulations, graduates! 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,…
Business instructor shares enthusiasm for analytics – and online learning
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…
Top 10 Summer Term courses, from chemistry to retailing
Discover UW–Madison’s top 10 Summer Term courses for 2024, spanning in-person and online courses across five schools and colleges. Did your course make the cut?
Scholarships fuel success for returning adult students
The eldest of 11 siblings, Zalissa Zongo Kafando embarked on a life-changing journey in 2018. Fleeing the increasing political instability of Burkina Faso, West Africa,…
UW–Madison celebrates inaugural graduates in online bachelor’s degree program
They’ve taken detours and traveled winding roads, but through perseverance and fully online learning, a pioneering cohort of returning adult students have arrived at their…
Manny Avila
A single dad with a demanding job, Manny found time and energy to complete his degree and set an example for his son.
Online student laser focused on finishing his Badger bachelor’s degree
In 2008, John Gloeckler was fresh out of high school, starting his higher education journey at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A proud Badger who attended…
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.
Busy mom, military member pursues Badger dream with online degree
Kristy Jorgensen’s dream of earning a college degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison formed early on in her childhood. After overcoming challenges, she’s making that…
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.
Comparing UW–Madison Online and in-person bachelor’s degree programs
You’ve decided to return to college to finish your bachelor’s degree — congratulations! Whether you’re returning to complete your degree after a year or a…
Community college transfer student proud to be a business Badger
Dan Barry transferred from Madison Area Technical College to UW-Madison Online, where he’ll earn his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration–Management while continuing to work and raise his family.
Online human resources degree unlocks opportunities
Deciding to go back to school to finish your bachelor’s degree is a big moment, and you want to make it count. If you’re looking…
UW–Madison Online: Educational access for returning adult students
For Nicole Knutson, it was never if she would get a college degree, it was when. She loved academics. But after high school, about halfway into her first…
New online degrees through UW–Madison Online
The University of Wisconsin–Madison added four more degrees to UW–Madison Online—its portfolio of online undergraduate degrees—in an ongoing effort to increase access for nontraditional students…
UW–Madison launches UW–Madison Online, first fully online bachelor’s degree
The University of Wisconsin–Madison introduced a new initiative to increase access to education — UW–Madison Online. The program’s first fully online bachelor’s in consumer finance…
5 things to look for in an online degree program
The enrollment coaches at UW–Madison Online have put together five things you should evaluate when looking for an online program to earn your bachelor’s degree.