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UW-Parkside Outstanding Graduate Award Recipient Credits Success in MBA Program to UW Flexible Option BSBA

For Antwaun Sanders, a recent MBA graduate from UW-Parkside and recipient of an Outstanding Graduate Award, finishing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from UW Flexible Option meant more than just getting a diploma.

Director at Microsoft and IST Faculty Member Uses Dual Careers to Help Others Cultivate Their Potential

Dee Piziak shares her decades of industry experience with students in UW-Milwaukee’s online IST program offered through UW Flexible Option.

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RN to BSN Flexible Option Program Earns National Rankings

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing’s RN-to-BSN program offered through the UW Flexible Option degree program has been nationally recognized as a top program for its quick pace, affordability, and high quality.

Business Administration Student Discusses How Being Your Own Boss Can Help You Eventually Become One

If anyone knows how important time management is while working full time and getting an education, it’s Shannon Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald is on the road 100 to 150 days per year for work, while raising two kids with his girlfriend. Both work full time. He’s also a student in the online UW-Parkside Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offered through UW Flexible Option and plans to graduate by the end of the year.

How One Sonographer Plans to Transition Her Love of Scanning into Other Career Paths with a Diagnostic Imaging Degree

Stacy Tauke, a student in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging program, is leveraging her expertise in the radiology field to get her four-year degree, and so far, she’s thriving.

Diagnostic Imaging Grad Lands New Administrator Role – Before Finishing Her Degree

Kara Winzenreid, a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging, truly embodies determination and doing what it takes to achieve a goal. And it’s paid off - she’s already leveraged her degree into a new role as a Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACs) administrator – a job she started even before finishing the program.

Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate Course Gets Upgrade: How It Can Help You Help Others Struggling with Substance Use

If you’ve ever considered helping those struggling with substance use, now is a great time. As of November 1, new course material including practical applications, discussions, case studies, and more has been added to the online University of Wisconsin-Madison Substance Use Disorders Counselor Certificate program offered through the UW Flexible Option.

The Inclusive Classroom: Empowering Students Through Accessibility

If you’ve ever struggled to learn in a traditional classroom setting, you know how hard it can be to complete a simple assignment or even prepare for an exam. At the University of Wisconsin, course materials are created with user experience at the forefront by a team of instructional designers dedicated to working alongside faculty to ensure all students’ needs are met.

UW Flexible Option Offers Biomedical Health Sciences Student With Hearing Loss ‘Life-Changing’ Learning Environment

UW Flexible Option offers Biomedical Health Sciences student with hearing loss a chance to excel while learning online.

Healthcare Positions Abound in U.S. News’ List of Top Jobs

Several healthcare jobs have earned a spot on the annual U.S. News and World Report list of the 100 best jobs in America.

5 UW Business Faculty Members Share Advice: How to Succeed in an Online Program

Academic leaders in finance, marketing, and other disciplines, discuss benefits of the online UW-Parkside Business Administration program.