Continuing Studies

Connecting @UWMadison to the community through lifelong learning.

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A 51-year-old mom saw a need in her kids' school, so she's getting a degree about it. 🎓

As Leslie prepares to graduate this summer, she shared some advice for others who want to go back to school: "It's never too late."

See Leslie's advice: https://t.co/1l4SWaPRPe

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For a Merrill teen, Badger Precollege was the catalyst for a yearlong group chat. 📲

“I met a group of friends that I’m still texting with today. They’re from all over Wisconsin, and I doubt I would have met them otherwise,” Alina says.

Full story: https://t.co/w3XYvFWiUF

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THIS WEDNESDAY: Do you see yourself as someone with wisdom to share? 💡

Join us for a FREE webinar about coaching skills and see if professional coaching could be in your future.

Sign up: https://t.co/UTa1IMDRk8

#ProfessionalCoach #LifeCoach #CoachEducation

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Say bonjour to Liz Murphy, our program developer for languages. 👋

Liz is an advocate of language learning because it boosts brain health, supports cultural understanding and builds social connections.

Learn more about Liz's language journey: https://t.co/7oMaNO1XY0

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Everyone’s journey is different, but all #Badgers have one thing in common: They never quit!

Returning to college at 51 🎓
Preparing for college as a teen 💪
Getting ahead with summer courses 😎

See their stories in the Lifelong Learning newsletter: https://t.co/DqYaYsGIJe

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Adult students are built different. 💪

Whether it's going back to school at 51 or changing paths after a serious injury, they remind us that Badger audacity has no age limit.

See the inspiring stories of our adult student award winners: https://t.co/vl3qukE32e

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The class of 2026 has a tough job search ahead of them, but there are things you can do to help bridge the gap from college to career. 🎓

Here are a few tips for graduating college students: https://t.co/1eoIURVe5f

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The Inside Scholars follows formerly incarcerated scholars who took college classes in prison. See the film for free on campus on April 28: https://t.co/QQcT4yKH7g

Presented by @RoadtripNation in partnership with the UW–Madison Prison Education Initiative.

#HigherEdInPrison

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After 30 years with UW–Madison Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills, instructor Jeff Russell has some final words of wisdom. 💡

"As a leader, it’s not about the authority. It’s about the relationships."

See more of Jeff's leadership advice: https://t.co/7s5XKIo9v3

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Congrats to our dean and @UWMadEngr professor, Jeff Russell, who received a Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award from @PurdueEngineers 👏

Perhaps the Badgers and Boilermakers can set aside their differences (just for today 😉) to celebrate a real champion of education!

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Why does everything feel more possible in spring? 🌷

Learn a new language? Yes!
Go for the certificate? Definitely!
Finish that degree? You got this.

Get inspired with the Lifelong Learning newsletter: https://t.co/thz5QSXUg8

#LifelongLearner #PersonalGrowth

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Young people who participate in #precollegeprograms are 43% more likely to enroll in college. 🎓

See how educational summer programs in Wisconsin and beyond can help your child build confidence and feel ready for college.

Full story: https://t.co/agorbU9KTo

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THIS WEDNESDAY: Do you get nervous when someone hands you the mic in a meeting? 🎤

Join us for a FREE webinar where you can get tips for those “impromptu” moments where you’re asked to present on the fly: https://t.co/htAHTyvNvd

#ContinuingEducation #PresentationSkills

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Sometimes we bring our learning home with us.

Two students shared how behavioral health courses showed them how to meet people where they are and listen without judgment—even when it's your own kids. 😂

Full story: https://t.co/IuL0n1YHk7

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Who else is looking forward to a fresh start this spring?✋

Get inspired with our Lifelong Learning newsletter, where you can explore upcoming courses, online programs, book talks & more: https://t.co/quyd1sXAt3

#ContinuingEducation #UWMadison #LifelongLearner #AdultEducation

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#BadgerPrecollege launched this future physicist into the stratosphere 🚀

Years after his precollege physics course, Nathan was one of 74 students nationwide to receive the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship from the @AstroScholarFdn.

Full story: https://t.co/CdT2DgMHH8

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Do you consider yourself a #LifelongLearner? 📚

Sign up for the Lifelong Learning newsletter: https://t.co/Q45Kv9eHIs and find opportunities to advance your skills, change your perspective and see yourself in a new light.

#ContinuingEducation #AdultLearning #UWMadison

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Meet Erin Schuler, MSW, our program developer for behavioral health. 👋

Erin says continuing education is important for therapists because the world (and their clients) are always changing, requiring new skills.

Full story: https://t.co/uryhJ85jzK

#MentalHealthProfessionals

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Before you ask ChatGPT, try this.

If you're stuck and tempted to use AI, go to the group chat. Ask your people and see if you can come up with new ideas, inspiration and resources. 💞

Keep reading for more human-first ideas: https://t.co/mtDvvhanYf

#ArtificialIntelligence #AI

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Learning is cool again thanks to some viral social media trends. 📚🤓

See how trends like designing a #PersonalCurriculum can help you feel more excitement and connection in your daily life: https://t.co/jya0sgOZDn