Universities of Wisconsin Online Collaboratives

10/14/2026

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was happy to greet new and continuing online Biodiversity Conservation & Management students for a recent On Campus Day! Five of the six attendees were brand new to the BCM program this semester. Students toured the Richter Museum of Natural History, Fewless Herbarium, and Cofrin Arboretum and enjoyed connecting with faculty, staff, and other students on campus. Welcome and welcome back to the BCM program!

10/14/2026

Thinking about a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration? Learn more October 21 at a live 30-minute information session. Register today! https://ow.ly/zJRr50XHwzC

10/07/2026

Join our live Info Session on 10/14 at 12:00 pm CDT – Learn about UW Online Collaboratives Biodiversity Conservation and Management MS and Certificates in 30 minutes. https://ow.ly/JrJr50ZHp3G

10/07/2026

In the La Crosse area? Stop by the 2026 Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference and meet Biodiversity Conservation & Management program manager Jennifer Sadowski and learn more about the BCM UW online Master's and stackable graduate certificate offerings. The conference runs through October 8. https://www.umisc.net/

10/02/2026

Choosing a career path in healthcare doesn’t always mean working directly with patients. For Karly Stechmesser, the 100% online BS in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) offered the perfect way to combine her interest in healthcare with technology, organization, and problem-solving.

In this Q&A, she shares why she chose HIMT, what it was like learning online, and how the program prepared her for success after graduation:
https://ow.ly/ayvy50ZU6EY

09/15/2026

If you’re interested in a healthcare career but can’t commit to the demands of medical school, there are still plenty of roles to support the health and well-being of individuals in your local community and beyond. In fact, there are a lot of healthcare roles out there that don’t require a doctorate. Whether you're looking to complete your bachelor's degree or a master's degree to help you advance your career, there are many paths to choose from. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5h9f50ZLYBM

09/03/2026

We are proud to share that Kara McCaffrey, MBA, a UW-Green Bay student in our UW Online Collaborative Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management program, is serving as the 2026 Board Chair of Construction Su***de Prevention Week.

Through her leadership and advocacy, Kara is helping advance a nationwide movement to reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking, and save lives across the construction community.

Learn more about what Kara’s doing in her community and access free resources at www.constructionsuicideprevention.com


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09/01/2026

Though job numbers have remained stable over the past few months, over one million workers in the U.S. were laid off in May, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many companies are also restructuring their workforce to implement more AI tools, which can prompt even the most experienced workers to build new skills out of the fear of becoming irrelevant. If you’ve been laid off from your job recently – or you’ve been searching for new work in anticipation of job displacement – we have eight tips to help: https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/stories-news/how-to-return-to-school-after-a-layoff-8-tips/

08/25/2026

Whether you’re looking to break into the field or want to know how to advance in your current career with the end goal of becoming a manager or , cybersecurity experts are recommending a combination of technical and soft skills for success, including adaptability and versatility. You'll also need to learn how to build teams and lead projects.

Are you ready to develop your skills and get the job you've been hoping for? Learn how a graduate degree in cybersecurity can help you achieve your goals: https://ow.ly/nSo750ZBX22

08/24/2026

A strong understanding of the human body can be an important foundation for careers in nursing, healthcare, and biomedical science.

Through the UW Online Collaboratives Gen Ed Courses, students can take Anatomy and Physiology I and II completely online. Dr. Jennifer Bray (left) and Dr. Kristine "Kris" Prahl (right) are the instructors behind these courses.

In this Q&A, Jennifer and Kris share how they connect with students, what motivates their teaching, and what to expect from their courses: https://ow.ly/c5wN50ZC5hb

The goal of Universities of Wisconsin Online Collaboratives is to provide educational opportunities to adult and nontraditional students wherever they may live and work, through our partnership with all 13 Universities of Wisconsin.