personal enrichment – Division of Continuing Studies

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personal enrichment

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Beyond travel, language learning creates valuable connections

Ready to learn a new language? Explore why adults are wired to succeed, how to embrace mistakes and ways to build deep community connections.

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Meet Amy Domaszek: Cultivating innovative courses for today’s workforce

Discover how Amy Domaszek shapes UW–Madison continuing education courses to deliver high-quality leadership, AI and communication skills for today’s workplace.

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Liz Murphy stands at the front of a classroom, giving a presentation on food insecurity

Get to know Liz Murphy: Expanding UW–Madison language learning for adults

Learn how Liz Murphy is expanding UW–Madison’s language programs and helping adult learners grow through flexible, inclusive language learning.

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4 learning trends to make this your smartest year yet

Try these popular learning trends to gain skills, improve mental health and encourage personal growth in 2026.

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Mirta and language students posing for a group photo in front of the Colosseum

From language learner to instructor: Mirta Pagnucci’s journey with Continuing Education

Explore Mirta Pagnucci’s journey from ESL student to UW–Madison instructor. Learn how continuing education fosters community through immersive language study.

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Badger Volunteer students sitting around a table, smiling. They are all wearing bucket hats that say "Badger Volunteers"

Badgers give back during the summer

Volunteering during Summer Term -- or any time! -- helps students learn about their communities and themselves. See how to get involved through Badger Volunteers.

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