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Liberal Arts & Applied Studies

Liberal Arts and Applied Studies (LAAS) is an academic department whose research focus serves and informs the teaching of adult learners. We provide education to adult learners, undertake scholarship on teaching and learning related to professional development and lifelong learning, and conduct outreach on issues of societal importance.

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Set of education icons: School , Student , Books , Exam , Classroom , Wisdom , Graduation. Navigating adult education in the new year

If one of your resolutions for the new year is to learn a new skill, earn a degree or something in between, congratulations! Continuing education…

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Woman working on a laptop in a library Quiz yourself on lifelong learning

Over the past year, our columns in the Wisconsin State Journal have covered a range of topics designed to inspire, inform and support lifelong learners.…

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Vector flat illustration of employees or trainees on workplace Internships a balancing act for adult students

Many college students will tell you that an internship is critical to their higher education experience. But how do you manage an internship — particularly…

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Amanda Sauri kneels next to her young son against a light brown backdrop Finding college success in recovery

Amanda Sauri and her son September is National Recovery Month , a time to recognize the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment for…

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hand holding a pencial atop a planner Adult students share tips for back-to-college in the fall

Our academic advising manager shares tips from learners for adult students returning to school this fall. Have a great year!

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person on graduation stage speaking to a large crowd Accessing higher education as an adult

To celebrate National Higher Education Day, we talked with one of our education experts out how adult students can better access higher ed.

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