UW Flexible Option

10/06/2026

Being successful in business requires more than just being able to read a balance sheet, manage projects or reconcile accounts – it also requires the ability to communicate. If you’re looking to advance in your business career, excellent communication skills can help you stand out from the crowd (and with future employers). Learn how a bachelor's in can help: https://ow.ly/nZ4250ZR4R5

09/30/2026

September is , and whether you’re a counseling professional with numerous credentials and years of experience – or someone who is in recovery and wants to give back, there’s never been a better time to help others manage their substance addiction. Learn about the latest curriculum update to the Substance Use Disorders certificate program, which addresses medication-assisted treatment best practices: https://ow.ly/Ik2C50ZSILt

Earn a University of Wisconsin degree online, at a pace that fits your schedule. Discover UW Flexible Option competency-based programs.

09/29/2026

If you’re looking for job security, there’s never been a better time to pursue a role in healthcare. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting that nearly six million jobs will be added to the economy through 2035 – and of these jobs, the private healthcare and social assistance major industry sector will make up the largest portion. Learn more: https://ow.ly/uqVe50ZMFry

Earn a University of Wisconsin degree online, at a pace that fits your schedule. Discover UW Flexible Option competency-based programs.

09/23/2026

Join our live Info Session on 9/30 at 12:00 pm CST – Learn about UW Flexible Option's Nursing (RN to BSN) degree in 30 minutes. Register now! https://ow.ly/KVPY50XHwrO

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. Many working professionals can and have achieved upward mobility and good salaries with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, health sciences, diagnostic imaging, or much more. Learn how a competency-based degree program can help you achieve your goals: https://ow.ly/5vJK50ZLYH3

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 you develop new skills or reassess your current ones: https://ow.ly/1WRq50ZFhGe

08/27/2026

Alleah Travis, a graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging program through , works as a sonographer in Alaska where she provides travel ultrasound services to five remote villages. She's also developed a love for hiking and the outdoors, and will be channeling her passion for both as she climbs Cayambe and Cotopaxi in Ecuador this fall to support families affected by gynecological cancers. Learn more about her journey: https://flex.wisconsin.edu/stories-news/how-one-travel-sonographer-is-reaching-new-heights-in-her-career-and-raising-cancer-awareness/

08/20/2026

Are you a registered nurse in Wisconsin who has thought about becoming a nurse educator some day? If teaching the next generation of nurses is something you’d love to do – here’s some good news: Thanks to a new emergency rule, qualified nurses in the state can now teach college-level nursing courses. Find out more: https://ow.ly/vLE150ZB69J

08/17/2026

Are you working full-time, raising a family, or balancing a busy schedule? Asynchronous learning can give you the flexibility to complete coursework without putting your career or other life commitments on hold.

Learn how asynchronous learning works, what to expect, and whether it’s the right fit for you: https://ow.ly/zRPV50ZzUMG

08/12/2026

Join our live Info Session August 19 at 12:00 pm CDT – Learn about UW Flexible Option's Information Science & Technology program in 30 minutes. Register now! https://ow.ly/CRGT50XHvRx