online learning Archives Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:48:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-apple-touch-icon-32x32.png online learning Archives 32 32 59717781 Looking for Job Security? These Healthcare Careers Keep Hiring Even in Tough Economies /stories-news/looking-for-job-security-these-healthcare-careers-keep-hiring-even-in-tough-economies/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:47:07 +0000 /?p=23865 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.  Several healthcare careers are projected to see strong growth over the next decade, including: Nurse practitioners – projected to grow 40 percent through 2034 Medical and health services managers – projected to grow 23 […]

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]]> 23865 Which Majors Lead to the Most Stable Mid-Career Jobs? Nursing, Business, and IT /stories-news/which-majors-lead-to-the-most-stable-mid-career-jobs-nursing-business-and-it/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:09:47 +0000 /?p=23860 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 […]

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]]> 23860 How 鶹ֱ Helped an IST Student Earn His Bachelor’s Degree One Course at a Time /stories-news/how-uw-flexible-option-helped-an-ist-student-earn-his-bachelors-degree-one-course-at-a-time/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:19:44 +0000 /?p=23772 Going back to school to complete a bachelor’s degree can feel out of reach for a working adult. For Mark Kramer, however, earning his degree became possible through the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (IST) offered through 鶹ֱ. Mark’s journey as a nontraditional student was shaped by hands-on experience […]

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]]> 23772 The Role of Success Coaching in Your 鶹ֱ Journey /stories-news/the-role-of-success-coaching-in-your-uw-flexible-option-journey/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:16:00 +0000 /?p=23416 If you’re anxious about returning to school after some time away–or starting college for the first time–鶹ֱ offers students a Success Coach, an ally and support system ready to help them throughout the entire educational journey. Success Coaches are one of the most valuable (and often underappreciated) resources you can have in an […]

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]]> 23416 High-Paying Jobs for Business Majors in 2025 /stories-news/high-paying-jobs-for-business-majors-in-2025/ Thu, 15 May 2025 15:07:21 +0000 /?p=23341 If you’re looking for a field with a wide range of lucrative opportunities, you might want to consider a career in business.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 911,400 projected new job openings per year in business and financial occupations. In these roles, you can expect to be involved in the day-to-day […]

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]]> 23341 鶹ֱ’s First Applicant Reflects on IST Program and How His Degree Helped Him Land a Leadership Role /stories-news/uw-flexible-options-first-applicant-reflects-on-ist-program-and-how-his-degree-helped-him-land-a-leadership-role/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:25:51 +0000 /?p=22929 When we last met with Aaron Apel in 2019, he had graduated from the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (IST) program offered through 鶹ֱ.  The first 鶹ֱ applicant back in 2014, Aaron now works in a leadership role at UW-Madison Office of the Registrar. A father of […]

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]]> 22929 ‘No Zero Days’: Health Sciences Grad Balances Work, Teaching, and Raising Three Boys /stories-news/no-zero-days-health-sciences-grad-balances-work-teaching-and-raising-three-boys/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:22:46 +0000 /?p=22882 For Mellissa Shilts, a recent graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Health Sciences offered through the 鶹ֱ, the mantra to success came from some advice she received from a course instructor. “She had told me early on, no zero days,” she says. “Do something every day that works toward […]

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]]> 22882 UW-Parkside Outstanding Graduate Award Recipient Credits Success in MBA Program to 鶹ֱ BSBA  /stories-news/uw-parkside-outstanding-graduate-award-recipient-credits-success-in-mba-program-to-uw-flexible-option-bsba/ Thu, 16 May 2024 21:59:01 +0000 /?p=22409 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 鶹ֱ meant more than just getting a diploma. His bachelor’s degree was the culmination of a long journey that actually started in-person at UW-Parkside back in 2000, […]

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]]> 22409 Director at Microsoft and IST Faculty Member Uses Dual Careers to Help Others Cultivate Their Potential /stories-news/director-at-microsoft-and-ist-faculty-member-uses-dual-careers-to-help-others-cultivate-their-potential/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:11:48 +0000 /?p=22059 Dee Piziak’s career in IT is an illustrious one. Her CV includes roles at IBM, Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Oracle, and Google. She’s currently a Director of Data and Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft, where she leads pre-sales technical specialists on her team and works with organizations in the eastern half of the US to help […]

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]]> 22059 RN to BSN Flexible Option Program Earns National Rankings /stories-news/rn-to-bsn-flexible-option-program-earns-national-rankings/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:09:09 +0000 /?p=21745 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing’s RN-to-BSN program offered through the 鶹ֱ degree program has been nationally recognized as a top program for its quick pace, affordability, and high quality. UW-Milwaukee was ranked No. 1 for the Fastest Online RN to BSN program by RNtoMSN.org, No. 1 for the cheapest RN to […]

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]]> 21745 Business Administration Student Discusses How Being Your Own Boss Can Help You Eventually Become One /stories-news/business-administration-student-discusses-how-being-your-own-boss-can-help-you-eventually-become-one/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:39:20 +0000 /?p=21541 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 […]

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