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Manufacturing Systems Engineering graduate future-proofs his career
Although Richard Ohrt already earned his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering as well as an MBA and was comfortably employed, he knew there were skills he…
Clinical and Health Informatics graduate program receives prestigious designation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics is now backed by a global advisor and thought leader, the Healthcare Information…
Environmental engineering graduate looks to the future
When Christa DeVries enrolled in the Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, it wasn’t because she was looking to…
MS for Professional Educators graduate leads with healing as “village-builder” at Georgia nonprofit
“I wasn’t the ideal student,” begins Keith Miller’s essay in the online platform Medium. “I was either asleep in class or glaring at my teachers…
New Capstone Certificate in Applied Drug Development prepares students to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison now have more options to get the knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical…
UW–Madison online graduate engineering programs ranked high by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 11th in Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report, continuing its high ranking for the ninth…
New master’s degree in health informatics meets industry need
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics. Housed in the School of Medicine and Public Health,…
Online Engineering Management master’s helps Rose Bowl MVP succeed off the field
“It’s been more than adventuresome.” That’s how former Badger linebacker Roger Knight describes his unconventional path from prep school to the Rose Bowl and NFL…
New Master of Science in Pharmacy: Applied Drug Development prepares students to meet the needs of regional employers
The new University of Wisconsin–Madison Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development prepares students for in-demand jobs in Dane Country and across the region spanning from Minneapolis through Madison to Chicago. This degree promises to offer students a wide variety of career choices in the pharmaceutical field.
How to create a GRE study plan
Whether you have a full-time job or are a full-time student, finding the time to study for the GRE can seem like an impossible task.…
GRE testing day: 5 tips for success
The day you’ve been preparing for is just around the corner: testing day! While it may be tempting to do some last minute cramming the…
GRE study guide: Verbal Reasoning section
The Verbal Reasoning measure of the GRE assesses your ability to analyze and evaluate written material that contains abstract, philosophical, and scientific concepts designed to…
GRE study guide: Quantitative Reasoning section
The Quantitative Reasoning measure of the GRE is designed to test your mathematical skills, focusing on four major topics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.…
GRE study guide: Analytical Writing section
The GRE’s Analytical Writing section requires you to write two essays in one hour — one Issue essay and one Argument essay. You’ll be scored…
A beginner’s guide to taking the GRE
The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is not a test that you can cram for. Whether it’s your first time taking it or if you’re…
New accelerated Master of Science in Design + Innovation engages five disciplines, sparks creativity, excites employers
The new University of Wisconsin–Madison accelerated Master of Science in Design + Innovation gives new meaning to collaboration. Combining expertise from five schools and colleges…
Reference check: Keeping professional references updated
Many people don’t give much thought to their professional references — until they need them. At that point, there’s often a mad scramble to find…
How to recover from a job interview blunder
A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.
Student learns to balance work and life with online master’s in clinical nutrition
When Jennifer Raabe decided to go to graduate school, she had the same questions and concerns that most adults do. Here’s how the University of…
Accelerated bachelor’s helps student transition to nursing career quickly
Learn how UW–Madison’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing helps students like Elizabeth Arth pursue a new career and follow their dreams.
How job searching has changed over the last decade
Did the Great Recession make job searching easier or more difficult? Learn four ways job hunting has changed over the past ten years.
4 tips to keep up academic momentum over the summer
Maximize your time this summer by focusing on the four R’s for summer success: research, resume, reflection and reward.
How to get experience in your field if you can’t get hired
Seven tips for getting the professional experience you need for the job you want
Mother and Daughter graduate together from the School of Social Work
The flexible Part-Time MSW program is commuter-friendly and designed to provide school-life balance.