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Jeanette Williams graduated from the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, offered through the UW Flexible Option.
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UW Flexible Option Grad Finds Her Passion in UW Health and Wellness Management Program

Thanks to her positive experience in the UW Flexible Option Associate of Arts and Sciences program, Katie Limberg decided to continue her education with another UW degree.
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Determined UW Flexible Option Grad Furthers Education with UW Data Science Degree

It took Tim Drexler only 13 months to graduate from the UW Flexible Option IST program. Now, he is working toward his UW Data Science master's degree.
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What Can You Do with a Business Administration Degree?

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration prepares you for a wide range of positions in finance, management, marketing, human resources, and more.
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First Business Administration Graduate Uses Degree to Further Dentistry Career

When Stacy Prodell was promoted to office manager, she chose UW Flexible Option to earn her BSBA degree and to grow confidence in her new role.
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UW Flexible Option RN to BSN Degree Earns 2019 Innovations in Nursing Education Award

The UW-Milwaukee BS in Nursing offered through the UW Flexible Option was awarded the 2019 Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award by AACN.
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First Applicant to Diploma: UW Flexible Option Boosts Grad's Career

Every week, Aaron Apel used to squeeze in hours of coursework and readings at his daughters' volleyball practices. This spring, it all paid off.
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UW Flexible Option Business Degree Among Most Affordable in the Country

The UW Flexible Option bachelor's degree in business administration offered from UW-Parkside is among the most affordable business degrees as ranked by Great Business Schools.
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What Can You Do with an Information Science and Technology Degree?

An information science and technology degree focuses on how information is retrieved, organized, repackaged, and applied to nearly every aspect of our culture and economy.
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UW Flexible Option Grad Starts Her Journey of Becoming an Educator

It was never a question if Victoria could go back to college. She just needed to find a program that worked for her. UW Flexible Option was the perfect fit.
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