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Kristy Jorgensen

UW–Madison celebrates inaugural graduates in online bachelor’s degree program

This spring, 29 Badgers received their diplomas and the distinction of being among the first graduates of UW–Madison Online. 

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Manny Avila

Manny Avila

A single dad with a demanding job, Manny found time and energy to complete his degree and set an example for his son.

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Online student laser focused on finishing his Badger bachelor’s degree

Read about John Gloeckler finishing his Badger bachelor’s degree as a returning adult student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Creative entrepreneur sets sights on finishing bachelor’s in business – online

Check out Joey Nicgorski's story of how he ended up at UW–Madison Online to get his bachelor's degree in marketing.

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First-generation returning adult student boosts career potential, makes family proud

Learn how Manny Avila is making time in his busy home and work life to pursue an online bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Busy mom, military member pursues Badger dream with online degree

Read about how Kristy Jorgensen is fulfilling her Badger dream with an online bachelor's degree from UW–Madison.

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Online bachelor’s degree offers former Badger a second chance

An online degree from UW-Madison gives a former Badger a second chance at earning his bachelor's and boosting his career.

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How returning adult students can benefit from an alumni network

Discover the value of an alumni network, how it can benefit your career, and the steps you can take to get involved, both pre- and post-graduation.

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Are online degrees respected by employers? Four tips on talking about your degree in interviews or on your resume

Whether you’re in the middle of earning your online degree or you have your diploma from an online institution, you may be wondering: Are online degrees respected by employers? How can I talk to a potential employer about my online degree?

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Online academic advising: Support for student success

Karen and Leanne provide online academic advising and career support to students. See what they have to say about student success!

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Top-paying careers in business and their degree requirements

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes an Occupational Outlook Handbook that provides answers to questions about job growth and opportunity. Let’s take a look at what they say and what level of education you need for these top careers.

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Community college transfer student proud to be a business Badger

With two decades of experience in real estate, Barry started in spring 2022 in the UW–Madison Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration–Management program, one of five UW–Madison fully online bachelor’s degrees currently available at UW–Madison.

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Myths persist about getting an online degree

Four common myths about earning your college degree online — and what you should know instead.

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College funding for older adult students

Learn some tips -- like how to find funding sources -- from one of our student services coordinators on how to fund your return to college as an adult student.

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UW–Madison Online: Educational access for returning adult students

In 2020, at age 29, Knutson enrolled in the new program to finish her bachelor’s degree — fully online — while continuing to manage other life commitments. It hasn’t been easy, but she made the Dean’s List her first semester back to college after a 12-year break.

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