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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Students in band, chorus, jazz ensemble, musical theater, and orchestra have fun while pursing their passion.
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UW-Madison’s multidisciplinary Master of Science in Biotechnology program focuses on product development and technology-based entrepreneurship.
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Demand is growing for nurses with a bachelor’s degree.