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Podcast graphic for episode 34 Episode 35: Library & Information Studies MA Alum Student Spotlight

Library & Information Studies alum, Lauren, shares how career services at UW–Madison helped her navigate a career pivot and land a fulfilling role as an…

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Rahil Virani standing next to a UW-Madison plaque MS Information student Rahil Virani contributes to UW–Madison Alzheimer’s research

Data skills can open unexpected doors. Rahil Virani, MSx’25, knows this firsthand. Before coming to Madison, Virani was a software developer tackling coding projects while…

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Aerial view of the Engineering buildings Students, alum share benefits of engineering accelerated master’s programs 

University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students looking to advance their careers quickly are turning to the College of Engineering’s accelerated master’s degrees.  With an accelerated master’s…

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Fatima Abdul Rasheed smiling for a picture while at her desk. Unique internships and special projects elevate grad student experiences

Through University of Wisconsin–Madison Professional Degrees & Certificates programs, Fatima Abdul Rasheed discovered a new career, and Natasha Sanchez hopes to advance in hers. Due…

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Close up of a scientist experimenting with liquids in test tubes. Psychoactive pharmaceutical grads share program insights

Are you interested in the treatment of various neuropsychiatric conditions through controlled psychoactive substances? UW–Madison’s Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) MS and Psychoactive Pharmaceutical…

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Episode 25: Catch Up with an Accelerated Engineering Master’s Grad

Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.

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A graphic with the UW 'W' crest that says 'Your future, your way. A podcast about professional programs.' Episode 24: Catch Up with a Master’s of Special Education Graduate

Considering a career change? Catch up with Jesus, who was featured in one of our first podcast episodes. He pivoted from engineering to graduating with a Master of Science in Special Education and is thriving as a new teacher.

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Graphic featuring headshot for Landon and the words 'Your future. Your way.' Catch Up with a Master’s of Educational Psychology Grad

Catch up with Landon, who was featured in our inaugural podcast episode. He’s a teacher who advanced his career by pursuing an online Master’s in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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