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How to Return to School After a Layoff: 8 Tips

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.

How One Travel Sonographer is Reaching New Heights in Her Career – and Raising Cancer Awareness

Alleah Travis, a graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging through UW-Flexible Option, may have a typical day-to-day routine as a travel sonographer, but her environment is anything but.

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Wisconsin Registered Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Given Green Light to Teach Under Emergency Rule

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 signed this month by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, qualified nurses in the state can now teach college-level nursing courses.

How a Career Change Can Help You Find a Job You Love: 5 Tips

Whether you’re looking for more stable work or you need a new challenge, changing careers can be an effective way to raise your earning potential while working in a field or a role that you’re passionate about.

A Self-Paced Path to Your Degree: Understanding Asynchronous Learning

Whether you're working full-time or balancing other life commitments, asynchronous learning offers a flexible way to earn your degree.

Fighting for Freya: How One UW Flexible Option Student Leveraged His Business Skills to Raise Awareness About Morquio Syndrome

For some UW Flexible Option students, getting a bachelor’s degree in business administration through UW-Parkside is the path to a promotion, a career in finance, or a stepping stone to the MBA. For Atlas, it’s been the catalyst that’s helped him start a charity to benefit those suffering from a little-known genetic disorder that currently has no cure.

The Top Tech Jobs in 2026 (and How You Can Prepare For Them)

The tech industry is growing fast. Discover the top tech jobs, salary potential, and online degree programs designed for today’s workforce.

Left College Without a Degree? Here’s How to Finish What You Started

If you attended college but didn’t finish your degree, you’re not alone. Nearly 37 million Americans under age 65 have some college credit but no degree, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. If you want to earn your degree but are concerned that working full-time and managing family responsibilities while attending school is too much, consider online, competency-based education.

Want a College Degree? How to Ask Your Employer to Pay For It

Whether you’re looking to finish your four-year degree, attend graduate school for a master’s degree, or complete a certificate, the increasing expense of everyday necessities like food, housing, and utilities are hard to ignore. Don’t let the cost of going back to school prevent you from achieving your dream of getting a degree – here’s how to talk to your organization about funding your education through an employee tuition reimbursement program.

Looking for Job Security? These Healthcare Careers Keep Hiring Even in Tough Economies

If you’re looking for a recession-proof field with job prospects that continue to build even in a struggling economy, you might want to consider healthcare.

Which Majors Lead to the Most Stable Mid-Career Jobs? Nursing, Business, and IT

Students may obsess over their first job after college, but the real question is: Where can that job lead by year 10 – or 15? If you’re looking for a stable job that also pays relatively well as you progress in your career, you might consider studying to become a nurse, business manager, or an IT professional.

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Wisconsin Registered Nurses with Bachelor’s Degrees Given Green Light to Teach Under Emergency Rule

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A Self-Paced Path to Your Degree: Understanding Asynchronous Learning

Fighting for Freya: How One UW Flexible Option Student Leveraged His Business Skills to Raise Awareness About Morquio Syndrome

The Top Tech Jobs in 2026 (and How You Can Prepare For Them)

Left College Without a Degree? Here’s How to Finish What You Started

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