The Lifelong Learner (formerly Career Corner) is a monthly feature written by UW–Madison Adult Career & Special Student Services staff. Articles are published in the Wisconsin State Journal and on our blog and cover topics related to educational opportunities and resources for adult learners.
September is National Student Parent Month. Read about how higher education institutions can support student parents, and let’s celebrate these students’ success!
Continuing Studies staff and faculty were honored to host the chancellor for a few hours to discuss opportunities, priorities and challenges at the division.
Two returning adult students share why they decided to return to their education – and how they’re using their new-found knowledge.
Read a step-by-step breakdown from one of our educational counselors on how to use LinkedIn to land your next job.
Get valuable tips from one of our adult student advisors on how continuing ed benefits employers and how they can implement continuing ed for employees at work.
A student services coordinator shares four myths about financial aid for returning adult students — and what you should know instead.
Get advice from one of our UW-Madison educational counselors on how to leverage your transferable skills with this useful exercise.
Curious about what continuing education can do for you? Read this column by one of our expert educational counselors that appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal.
UW–Madison returning adult student Todd Johnson and Assistant Professor Nidia Bañuelos reflect on the many benefits returning students bring to their classes, instructors and community.
Test your knowledge of lifelong learning with our 2022 quiz on topics we covered in our Wisconsin State Journal column this year.
After struggling in college and being academically dismissed, Tyler Johnston returned to finish his degree at UW–Madison with personal determination and tailored campus support.
UW-Madison Odyssey Beyond Bars director talks with our educational counselor Ace Hilliard about opportunities for students who are currently or were formerly incarcerated.