Tag Division of Continuing Studies

Leadership decisions address international reach, environmental studies and lifelong learning

May 5, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s dean of international studies will now also head the university’s globalization efforts.

Van Kekerix named interim chancellor at UW Colleges and UW-Extension

January 20, 2010

Continuing Studies holds open house

October 21, 2009

The Division of Continuing Studies has moved to a new location and is holding an open house to celebrate.

Sounds of early music to fill Madison air

June 29, 2009

Study with virtuosos and early music vocal masters, and perform period music at the Madison Early Music Festival July 11-18.

UW-Madison honors returning adult undergraduate students

May 21, 2009

Two young women who have shown perseverance and determination in pursing their bachelor's degrees have been named recipients of this year's two University of Wisconsin–Madison Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Awards.

Notable graduates: Merikay Payne — Division of Continuing Studies graduate with a passion for the arts

May 14, 2009

Becoming a college graduate is no foreign concept to 56-year-old Merikay Payne, who will graduate this spring with her second bachelor's degree from UW–Madison.

UW-Madison receives Osher Foundation gift for returning adult student scholarships

January 8, 2008

The Bernard Osher Foundation has announced a grant of $1 million to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to endow scholarships for returning adult students.

Van Kekerix named interim dean for Division of Continuing Studies

November 26, 2007

Marv Van Kekerix, provost and vice chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Extension will fill the role of interim vice provost for livelong learning and dean of UW–Madison's Division of Continuing Studies.

Five finalists named for continuing studies director

July 6, 2007

Five candidates have been named as finalists for the University of Wisconsin–Madison vice provost for lifelong education and director of the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS), Provost Patrick Farrell announced today.

Drama Institute offers a way to help students cope

June 15, 2007

Local educators have an opportunity to learn to use theater to help their students deal with difficult issues. This summer's Drama Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison includes a class that was developed in response to incidents of school violence over the past year.

Students cross border to study environmental justice

June 7, 2007

This month, seven students will learn about and try to remedy some of the major environmental injustices surrounding the Mexican-U.S. border area through a University of Wisconsin–Madison summer course titled " Crossing Borders: Environmental Justice at the Mexico/U.S. Border."

Continuing Studies conference to focus on at-risk boys

June 7, 2007

National research shows that boys make up 75 to 80 percent of the juvenile justice system and commit suicide four times more often than girls. U.S. colleges now have the lowest male enrollment in the country's history.

Frances Corry and Ken Richardson: stories of triumph at UW–Madison

May 9, 2007

Frances Corry and Ken Richardson are recipients of the 2007 Dean of Students Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award (OURASA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The awards recognize the unique accomplishments of adult students who overcome obstacles to attain a degree.