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The Lifelong Learner

News from University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Studies

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Finding college success in recovery

Explore one adult student’s inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and how recovery shaped her academic and personal growth.

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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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Management certificate drives WisDOT project leader to pursue career goals

Read how a project manager’s passion for learning and UW–Madison’s Mid-Level Management Certificate have fueled her career growth.

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Help available for low-income students

Explore educational resources and financial aid options for low-income students, including scholarships, state aid, online education and more.

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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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Scholarships fuel success for returning adult students

First-generation college student Zalissa Zongo Kafando shares how scholarships helped her overcome obstacles and finish her degree at UW–Madison.

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Event showcases returning adult students and their hard-won achievements

Nontraditional students shine at the annual Outstanding UW–Madison Adult Student Celebration and Reception.

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Q&A with award-winning returning adult students

Hear from our 2024 winners of the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student award at UW–Madison.

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Precollege programs prepare students for success

Learn how precollege programs prepare students for academic success as well as offer them opportunities to meet new friends and learn new things with UW–Madison instructors.

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Shining a light on neurodiversity in higher ed

UW–Madison Assistant Professor Megan Reilly shares her experiences as a student and teacher with autism, and how higher education is learning to accommodate neurodivergent students.

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Bridging workforce gaps with continuing education

Many industries includes “hot jobs” with projected growth offering competitive salaries and plentiful openings. Learn from UW–Madison Continuing Studies staff about how lifelong learning can help you advance in or enter one of these fields.

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Dr. Julie Dahl pioneers award-winning language instruction for adult learners

Dahl describes what makes her award-winning Spanish courses effective for adult learners. Two of her students share their language learning experience and the impact it’s made.

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