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Students learn less common languages at intensive summer institute

The vibrant mission of teaching students less commonly taught languages such as Tibetan, Hindi, Urdu and others continues this summer at UW–Madison’s South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI), alongside a brand-new new mission — teaching …

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Transfer students STEP up for summer jobs on campus

Amanda Hamm wanted to work at UW–Madison last summer while going to school. A transfer student from Madison College, she got an email about the Summer Transfer Employment Program (STEP) and took 30 minutes to …

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Student-athlete Grace Mueller scores real-world experience in criminal justice course

The summer internship with a criminal justice agency teaches professional skills and cultural awareness.

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Summer Finish scholarships help students graduate, save money and start working

Seated with his fellow graduates in Camp Randall Stadium at spring commencement, Brandon Arbuckle knew he had one loose end to tie up before leaving the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The journalism and history major from …

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Tips to succeed in online courses at UW–Madison

You’re used to living your life online, which might mean you jumped at the chance to take an online course during Summer Term. Good choice! Nearly all of our online students recommend taking an online …

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Academic advising heats up for summer

  Whoever coined the term “lazy days of summer” had clearly never met an academic advisor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “Advisors work really hard over the summer,” says Jen Walsh, assistant director for summer …

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WISCIENCE student earns UW Carbone Center award

When University of Wisconsin−Madison student Rebecca Schmitz first came to campus, she knew she wanted to major in something related to science and probably attend medical school. “I wasn’t super sure what I wanted to …

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Class is in session—at the ballpark!—with new sports comm certificate

Journalism majors and nonmajors can apply for the 12-credit Sports Communication Certificate offering a hands-on, career-focused experience.

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These free Writing Center services can help you thrive this summer

Whether your steepest academic challenge is solving calculus problems or writing research papers, Summer Term is a chance to tap into campus resources and take pride in your progress. The UW–Madison Writing Center is one …

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Chancellor gives Summer Term a shout-out

Summer Term increases online courses, adds scholarships.

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