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Marge Engelman sitting at her kitchen table, flipping through her scrapbook Marge Engelman at 98: Looking back on a lifetime of learning, serving and breaking barriers

Born in rural Illinois in 1927, Marge Engelman’s parents had a traditional path planned for her: marriage, children and a life dedicated to family. But…

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A series of photographs and postcards spread out on a table A summer tradition 140 years in the making

A series of postcards and bulletins spread out on a table. Since 1885, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has opened its doors each summer to students…

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A collage of an image of a mailbox beside another image of a man working on his computer. Innovation + access: The evolution of technology in continuing education at UW–Madison

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…

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A collage of the DCS learner audience Continuing education at UW–Madison

130+ years of lifelong learners, bettering themselves and their communities When you think of a UW–Madison student, who comes to mind? Likely it’s an undergraduate,…

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Summer Term students studying on the terrace from the 1970s Get ahead with Summer Term, a campus tradition

Celebrate nearly 140 years of summer sessions by being part of this longstanding campus tradition and enrolling now for Summer Term 2024.

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Badger Ready students and staff celebrate 5th anniversary

Happy anniversary to the Badger Ready program, celebrating five years of increasing access to the university and welcoming returning adult students.

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UW Odyssey Project celebrates 20 years of transformation through education

The UW Odyssey Project celebrates 20 years and invites the community to the Chazen Museum of Art for a celebratory event on April 20.

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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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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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Students celebrated at 40th Outstanding Adult Student Scholarships and Awards event

Twenty students and their families met near Picnic Point in Madison to be congratulated at the Outstanding Adult Student Scholarships and Awards event.

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UW–Madison pioneers master’s program in therapeutic use of psychoactive drugs

The fully online MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation will equip graduates to be future leaders in the field of therapeutic development and deployment of psychoactive substances.

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Summer Music Clinic celebrates 90 years of music and memory making

Students in band, chorus, jazz ensemble, musical theater, and orchestra have fun while pursing their passion.

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Aerial view of the lakeshore neighborhood. Travel back in time with these vintage Summer Term photos

UW–Madison summer courses have existed almost as long as the university itself. Here’s a glimpse of Summer Term throughout the 20th century featuring photos from…

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Biotechnology master’s program celebrates 15 years of innovation

UW-Madison’s multidisciplinary Master of Science in Biotechnology program focuses on product development and technology-based entrepreneurship.

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