University of Wisconsin–Madison
The Lifelong Learner
News from University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Studies
tulips in front of a UW–Madison building
group of female students practicing theater at Summer Music Clinic

Celebrate in style for Summer Music Clinic’s 90th anniversary

June marks 90 years and more than 90,000 students who've attended the camp.
Read More
take at class at UW-Madison Continuing Studies this summer and make new connections

Make new connections in a UW-Madison class this summer

The 2019 summer catalog from University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Studies is full of opportunities to connect with new people and
Read More
Bucky Badger with a returning adult student giving the "W" sign

Returning adults students honored for hard work through challenges

Aysha Dominguez and Olivia Wine will receive the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award for their efforts.
Read More
Bob Auerbach with the UW Odyssey Project

A spectacular 90th birthday gift to the Odyssey Project

The Odyssey Project has empowered more than 400 adults to overcome adversity and achieve their dreams through free access to a two-semester humanities course.
Read More
2019 students in the UW-Madison Badger Ready program

Badger Ready gives adult students a pathway to a UW–Madison degree

Adult students who left college can prove their academic abilities in the new University of Wisconsin-Madison program.
Read More
Team of doctor and nurse hard at work to care for their patients and using technology to analyse their files and results

WPR: Educating nursing home administrators to meet urgent need

Worker shortages in nursing homes in rural areas, as reported by Wisconsin Public Radio, can be helped through UW-Madison's online and correspondence course that trains nursing home administrators while allowing them to stay in their communities.
Read More
arrows pointing opposite directions that say old way and new way

Searching for a job if you’re an ex-offender

In Wisconsin, ex-offenders recently out of prison have many resources to begin their job search and should be optimistic about their options.
Read More
21st century skills like teamwork and communications are in demand by employers and will be taught in an online class at UW-Madison

Faculty learn to teach essential workforce skills in online course

UW-Madison offers an online certificate where educators learn how to teach skills, like teamwork and communication, that employers demand.
Read More
writers sitting at a table

Former CNN journalist to speak on facing fear at Write-by-the-Lake retreat

DeDakis will distill the novel-writing process and delve into character creation.
Read More