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Building Futures: How UC San Diego’s Futures Program Prepares High School Students for Career Success
Futures Programs offer high school students UC credit, mentorship, and real-world skills to explore careers in tech, business, and beyond.
September 11, 2025
Arts & Culture Program Showcases José Sacal Exhibition and Nicholas Kristof Lecture
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Arts & Culture Program presents a public talk and art gallery exhibition in September 2025.
September 5, 2025
How to Use Data Analytics to Improve Your Digital Marketing / Cómo Utilizar el Análisis de Datos para Mejorar tu Marketing Digital
Learn how data analytics aligns business goals and measurable impact in digital marketing. Article appears in English and Spanish / El artículo aparece en inglés y en español.
September 4, 2025
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Gift Expands UC San Diego Efforts to Teach Engineering Problem Solving at Scale
UC San Diego expands problem-solving education with a $1.51M Girard Foundation gift, preparing students and teachers for future success.
September 2, 2025
Career Advising Careers: How to Craft an Effective Career Development Plan for Your Clients
Career advisors guide career transitions, helping people set goals and build plans. Learn about the role, skills, and training for this growing field.
August 14, 2025
What Does it Mean to Humanize a Robot?
Discover how human-centered computing blends engineering and the arts to create robots that connect through human-like cues.
August 12, 2025
Expanding Student Access Through UC San Diego’s Concurrent Enrollment Program
Explore how UC San Diego’s Concurrent Enrollment program offers flexible student access to university degree credit for learners at every stage.
August 7, 2025
Breastfeeding in the Workplace: How You Can Create a Culture of Support
Supporting breastfeeding is a smart investment in public health, stronger workplaces, and healthier families year-round.
August 1, 2025
From Degree + Certificate to Job: How Earth Sciences Student Anna Maldonado Launched Her Career as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
University senior Anna Maldonado boosted her career prospects with a GIS certificate, turning academic skills into job-ready expertise.
July 30, 2025
Top 10 Best Jobs in San Diego for 2025
Discover the top 10 best jobs in the San Diego County area to help better understand the current job landscape and plot your future.
July 24, 2025
A New Era for Lifelong Learning: OLLI at UC San Diego Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in the 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive Building
OLLI at UC San Diego celebrates major growth and a renewed sense of community after moving into the 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive Building.
July 10, 2025
Decoding Healthcare: How to Become a Medical Coder
Learn what a medical coder does, how to start a career in medical coding, and the real-world impact of this growing healthcare profession.
June 26, 2025
Copyediting in the Age of AI: A Look at the Future and Why Human Copyeditors Still Matter
Will AI replace copyeditors? A writing instructor discusses the future and why human copyeditors still matter.
June 12, 2025
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National Safety Month 2025: OSHA’s Call to Action for Workplace Safety
National Safety Month reminds us that proactive training saves lives. OSHA-authorized safety courses support safer workplaces all year.
June 5, 2025
Bridging Borders: UC San Diego and ITJ Forge a Binational Innovation Hub in Tijuana
A binational partnership is redefining regional workforce development through leadership training, technical upskilling, and biotech innovation.
May 30, 2025
How to Get a Digital Marketing Job in 2025
Digital marketing jobs are booming. Whether you're new or reskilling, your skills—not your degree—can launch a rewarding marketing career.
May 27, 2025
What is Quantum Machine Learning?
Explore how quantum machine learning is transforming industries—and how you can gain practical, real-world skills to break into the field.
May 22, 2025
Speak, Connect, Influence: How AI is Humanizing Business Communication
Learn how to harness AI in the digital age to enhance, not replace, business communication skills with insights from UC San Diego Extended Studies.
May 15, 2025
Navigating the Latest Trends in Digital Design and Creative Strategy
From AI tools to strategic thinking, discover the top trends shaping digital design education at UC San Diego Extended Studies.
May 8, 2025
Following Her Passion – Cecilia Stagni’s Career Transition From Engineering to Art
From engineer to artist: Discover how Cecilia Stagni followed her passion and transformed her career through the Art & Creative Process Certificate.
May 5, 2025
Extended Studies Research Center Creates Impact Through Evaluation
Expert evaluation services that transform research projects through actionable insights and proven methodologies at UC San Diego.
April 24, 2025
Beyond the Shoreline: What it Means to Be an Ocean Conservationist
Discover how your everyday choices impact ocean health, no matter how far you live from the coastline.
April 18, 2025
Certificate vs. Certification: Two Tools to Propel Your Career
Dean Hugo Villar explains how certificates and certifications complement each other to accelerate your career, boost employability, and demonstrate your professional value.
April 10, 2025
How To Become a Medical Writer
Discover how to become a medical writer, what it is, and how you can turn complex research into lucrative, flexible career opportunities.
March 24, 2025