Explore your world with the Wisconsin Alumni Association! We bring the UW to you, no matter where you live.
The University of Wisconsin is renowned for innovation, outreach and academic excellence. Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning, a partnership between WAA and the Division of Continuing Studies, connects alumni and friends with the rich resources of the UW through a variety of educational and enrichment events.
Contact Sarah Schutt via e-mail or by calling toll free at (888) 947-2586 if you have questions or would like additional program information.
The University of Wisconsin is renowned for innovation, outreach and academic excellence. Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning, a partnership between WAA and the Division of Continuing Studies, connects alumni and friends with the rich resources of the UW through a variety of educational and enrichment events.
Contact Sarah Schutt via e-mail or by calling toll free at (888) 947-2586 if you have questions or would like additional program information.
Grandparents University
This award-winning two-day program is a chance for children and grandparents to attend classes on the UW-Madison campus and learn from top UW faculty and each other.
Arts and Cultural Events
Held throughout the U.S., alumni learning events often tap in to special traveling exhibitions and provide an opportunity to hear from a UW faculty member and to meet Badgers in your community.
Alumni Colleges
No tests, no papers: these weekend learning programs offer the chance to explore a topic with a UW faculty expert in a retreat environment, among like-minded friends.
Day on Campus
This time-honored program brings alumni and friends to campus to hear lectures on a variety of topics by UW faculty and staff.
Lecture Series
Monthly, one-hour talks by UW faculty are held on the UW campus on a specific topic; some offer optional luncheons.
Online Courses
Facilitated by UW faculty, online courses generally run six weeks on a specific topic. Lectures are posted each week, allowing participants to work at their own pace, wherever and whenever they wish.
Enrichment Courses
Whether you've been to the featured country or always dreamed about going there, these two-part workshops on the UW-Madison campus will give you the skills and confidence you need for successful cross-cultural interactions. You'll learn about the country's history and culture, along with some basic phrases for travel.
Made in Wisconsin
Celebrating the dynamic relationship between UW-Madison and the states top industries, lifelong learners take daylong field trips throughout Wisconsin.
Wednesday Nite @ the Lab
This weekly program features talks by UW-Madison researchers about how their investigations and inventions are changing how we lead our lives.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Credit or non-credit learning courses for professional or personal development.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UW OLLI)
UW OLLI provides noncredit classes to Madison-area learners age 50 and older, placing emphasis on the joy of learning.
