Continuing Studies at UW-Madison

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 other adults who want to go back to school.

“It’s never too late. Having a support system and a clear goal makes all the difference,” Leslie says.

See Leslie's advice down below. 🔗⬇️

For one Merrill, Wisconsin high schooler, UW-Madison 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.

See how Badger Precollege helps teens find their people and build community. Full story down below. 🔗⬇️

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.

Hosted by Samantha Dye, our Director of Coaching Education, this is a chance to ask questions in a casual, welcoming environment.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/48IXSWH

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.

Head down below to see Liz's language journey 🔗⬇️

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 😎

Check out the Lifelong Learning newsletter to see how Badgers are making higher education work for them. Details down below 🔗⬇️

Adult students are built different. 💪

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

See the inspiring stories of our adult student award winners: https://bit.ly/4cSLqVs

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. 🎓

See below for job search advice from Odyssey Project advisor Christine Cina. 🔗⬇️

Film screening: The Inside Scholars at the Marquee in the The Wisconsin Union 📽️

The film follows the stories of formerly incarcerated scholars who took college classes while in prison.

Presented by Roadtrip Nation in partnership with the UW–Madison Prison Education Initiative, the event will also include a short talk about Wisconsin's prison education programs.

See the film for free on campus on April 28. Details: https://bit.ly/48cD5KU

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 lessons and advice for the next generation. Full story down below. 🔗⬇️

Congrats to our dean and UW-Madison College of Engineering professor, Jeff Russell, who was recognized with a Civil Engineering Alumni Achievement Award from Purdue Engineering 👏

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