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Going back to school as a working engineer: How to make it work

Read on to find out how current and former students have managed to balance work and family while earning their engineering master’s degree.

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Should you go to grad school? Here’s how to decide

Deciding whether graduate school will help advance your career can unleash a mind-bending set of cost-benefit questions that demand thorough research and planning.

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Episode 36: Career Prep for Graduate Students

Learn about Beyond Graduate School, a free, research-based career training platform available to all UW–Madison graduate students. Special guest Alissa Ewer, Assistant Dean of Professional Development and Communication at the Graduate School, shares how the platform supports students through every stage of the job search process.

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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 instructional designer. 

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MS Information student Rahil Virani contributes to UW–Madison Alzheimer’s research

The Master of Science in Information program equips students with the technical skills necessary to comprehend today’s information and data systems, as well as the critical thinking, design and communication skills to govern and critique them. Rahil Virani tells his story.

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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. 

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Episode 34: Career Support for Library & Information Studies Grad Students

Curious about career development opportunities for graduate students in UW–Madison’s Information School? The Library & Information Studies MA program provides personalized support to help you succeed!

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Choosing an In-Demand Career

Researching in-demand careers and job trends can help you focus on an industry with future growth potential.

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Unique internships and special projects elevate grad student experiences

Due to strong industry partnerships, the UW–Madison School of Pharmacy’s master’s programs in Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) and Applied Drug Development (ADD) are helping students like Abdul Rasheed and Sanchez gain valuable industry experience through internships and special projects.

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Psychoactive pharmaceutical grads share program insights

UW–Madison’s Pharmaceutical Sciences: Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) MS and Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation (PPI) Capstone Certificate programs could be your ticket to learning and career advancement.

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Why engineering professional degrees, and what are they?

UW–Madison Motivational Interviewing courses helped these two professionals deepen connections, build empathy and inspire positive change.

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UW–Madison online engineering graduate programs earn top ranking from U.S. News

This is the 12th year in a row that U.S News & World Report has recognized online graduate engineering programs at UW–Madison for their excellence and reputation for success.

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Psychology master’s program in data science offers diversity and inclusion scholarships

High-achieving underrepresented and financially disadvantaged students can apply for scholarships for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Data Science in Human Behavior MS program.

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Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science helps graduate land full-time job

The UW–Madison Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science is a fast-paced program designed for individuals interested in math and statistics who want to quickly launch their careers.

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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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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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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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