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Online graduate engineering programs ranked among Top 10 in the nation

For the 11th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked online master’s degree programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison among the country's best.

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Master’s program in human behavior helps students use data science to solve pressing problems

UW–Madison’s MS in Psychology: Data Science in Human Behavior (DSHB) program provides direct, hands-on training in data science tailored to suit people with a social science background.

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Podcast Episode 03: Pivoting on Your Educational Path

Jesus Cortez was an engineering major at UW–Madison, until he changed his mind and changed direction. Having a lot of time to think and examine his values in the midst of the pandemic allowed him to home in on his passion.

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Podcast Episode 2: Finding the Right Program

Whether you are coming from an undergraduate program, you have been working for years, or you are somewhere in between, we”ll share ideas and criteria to help you narrow down programs that meet your needs.

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Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Your Future. Your Way.

Hear from students and alumni with varied journeys and goals for pursuing a graduate-level degree or capstone certificate.

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School of Pharmacy announces master’s program scholarships to address inequities

Scholarships are available for graduate students who are pursuing a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Applied Drug Development or Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation and demonstrate a financial need and/or have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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New online Capstone Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics meets rising demand for biotechnology professionals

The fully online graduate certificate program provides working professionals with the knowledge and skills to process biological data from scientific research.

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UW–Madison professional degrees and certificates help working adults advance their careers

UW–Madison's professional degrees and certificates are meeting the needs of students and employers in Wisconsin and beyond.

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How to build an online degree community

Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, there are simple things you can do to foster community in your online courses. Read these tips for creating genuine communities in your next online course, so you can reap the benefits.

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4 smart study tools for online students

There are many tried and true ways of succeeding in the classroom for any type of learner. Following are some of our tips for being a top online student.

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5 things to look for in an online degree program

The enrollment coaches at UW–Madison Online have put together five things you should evaluate when looking for an online program to earn your bachelor’s degree.

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