Continuing Studies at UW-Madison

Continuing Studies at UW-Madison A community of lifelong learners. Please keep in mind that this is a public forum. We ask that you consider the privacy and preference of others when posting.

Helping adult learners enrich their lives with continuing education courses, professional development and scholarships for adults returning to college. Welcome to Continuing Studies, the University of Wisconsin–Madison division dedicated to advocating for and engaging lifelong learners through high-quality and innovative programs and services. The purpose of this page is to share news, achievement

s, perspectives and opportunities related to this program, current and prospective students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends and to facilitate discussion of topics relevant to lifelong learning. Please show respect for your fellow users by keeping the discussion respectful. All comments on this page must be pertinent or germane to the purpose of the page and/or post. Comments do not reflect the opinions or policies of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. While UW–Madison welcomes and encourages postings from group members, the university reserves the right to remove comments, links, photos or other content that it deems off-topic or not germane to the purpose of this page. Our status as a public institution means that the university has to comply with certain legal requirements when responding to complaints from group members about a post or requests for posts or comments to be removed. With limitations on what the university can remove, we focus on responding with additional information and resources for members to consider in the alternative. Individuals not representing the university, however, may report comments through this platform's tools. While this page is one way to receive answers to questions, you can always contact Continuing Studies directly. Reach us by phone at 608-262-1156 or by email at [email protected]. This group is not a commercial space and does not allow for business promotion, unless authorized by UW–Madison: universityrelations.wisc.edu/policies-and-guidelines/advertising-policies. Recommendations shared on this page are based on personal experience from group members and are not endorsed by UW–Madison. Thank you for liking/following our page and helping to create a safe and enjoyable online environment.

Helping children through grief is an honor – and a big responsibility. 💞 This training for therapists and social workers...
08/17/2026

Helping children through grief is an honor – and a big responsibility. 💞

This training for therapists and social workers will explore how to tend to grief in children and teens and encourage healthy family dialogue about grief.

Sign up by Sept. 18: https://bit.ly/4wwEVQ7

An unlikely reunion at the Olympics. ⛷️ Zoe took one of our Italian courses before going to Italy for the Winter Olympic...
08/14/2026

An unlikely reunion at the Olympics. ⛷️

Zoe took one of our Italian courses before going to Italy for the Winter Olympics.

Her instructor was Dario, who teaches Italian remotely from his hometown near Milan.

So the student and teacher decided to meet up for a day of sightseeing, culture and human connection. See their story below. 🔗⬇️

Language skills aren’t just for personal enrichment, they can lead to professional opportunities.  🌎🛫The Business Spanis...
08/03/2026

Language skills aren’t just for personal enrichment, they can lead to professional opportunities. 🌎🛫

The Business Spanish Certificate is for conversational speakers who want to learn workplace communication skills, so you can feel confident doing business in a second language.

You’ll learn practical skills for email and videoconferencing in Spanish, along with business etiquette and cultural context.

Enroll by Aug. 10: https://bit.ly/3U0Nrcj

07/28/2026

Dr. Kristin O’Dell sees coaching as preventative care for physicians, and research backs this up.

Coaching was shown to reduce physician burnout and emotional exhaustion while increasing fulfillment.

After completing the UW–Madison Certified Professional Coaching program, she wants to bring a coaching culture to the healthcare profession. 💞

See the full story down below. 🔗⬇️

Did you know the average age people change careers is 39? In this month's Lifelong Learner column in the Wisconsin State...
07/20/2026

Did you know the average age people change careers is 39?

In this month's Lifelong Learner column in the Wisconsin State Journal, we talk about how to prepare for a midlife career pivot.

See our advice down below. 🔗⬇️

ICYMI: We had lots of lifelong learning wins to celebrate in this month’s newsletter.Helping kids whose parents have can...
07/15/2026

ICYMI: We had lots of lifelong learning wins to celebrate in this month’s newsletter.

Helping kids whose parents have cancer 💞
Celebrating Odyssey class of 2026 👏
First incarcerated grads in 50 years 🎓

See the June issue: https://bit.ly/3RD3T1J

Do you have a growth mindset? 🪴 If so, then you'll want to meet Amy Domaszek, our program developer for Leadership, Mana...
06/22/2026

Do you have a growth mindset? 🪴

If so, then you'll want to meet Amy Domaszek, our program developer for Leadership, Management & Workplace Skills.

She loves that our learners are so growth-minded and enjoys witnessing their a-ha moments.

Learn more about Amy down below.

Who says you have to travel to expand your horizons? 📖➡️🌍 Learning a language can open doors and create connections with...
06/18/2026

Who says you have to travel to expand your horizons? 📖➡️🌍

Learning a language can open doors and create connections without ever touching your passport.

See how language skills can enrich your life at home and abroad. Details below! ⬇️

Times have changed, but the desire to learn has never gone away. 🤓❤️  Learners have pursued their goals through continui...
06/15/2026

Times have changed, but the desire to learn has never gone away. 🤓❤️

Learners have pursued their goals through continuing education at UW–Madison for over 130 years.

If you're also curious and eager to learn, then sign up for the Lifelong Learning newsletter. Details down below!🔗⬇️

Sign up to receive our bimonthly newsletter, which includes learner stories, research, courses, events, opportunities and insights from the Division of Continuing Studies.

Every year we gather as a community of lifelong learners to celebrate adult students and yes — the vibes are immaculate....
06/10/2026

Every year we gather as a community of lifelong learners to celebrate adult students and yes — the vibes are immaculate. 😍

See what you missed at this year's Outstanding Adult Student Reception: https://bit.ly/49IzrJs

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