Extended Studies Blog

Building Safer Stages: How UC San Diego’s Event Safety Certificate is Transforming an Industry

The nation’s first university-based Event Safety Certificate is transforming live event management, combining academic rigor with real-world industry expertise.

November 6, 2025

Five Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language, and Which One to Choose

Discover the top five reasons to learn a foreign language—from career growth to cultural enrichment—and explore which languages best fit your goals.

October 30, 2025

Professional Development in Safety: How a University's OSHA Certificate Prepared Veteran Noah Serigny for Career Growth

Navy veteran Noah Serigny strengthened his skills and eased his transition from a military to  civilian career by earning an OSHA safety certificate.

October 27, 2025

UC San Diego Extended Studies Showcase 2025: A Day of Innovation, Impact and Collaboration

UC San Diego Extended Studies Showcase 2025 highlighted innovation, workforce partnerships, and lifelong learning.

October 23, 2025

Building Better Bosses: How UC San Diego’s Leadership Training Programs Are Transforming Workplaces

Leaders don’t just happen—they’re developed. Discover two targeted leadership programs that help professionals transform workplace performance.

October 16, 2025

10 High-Growth Jobs of Note in San Diego

Explore high-growth occupations and industries in the San Diego County area to help understand job outlooks and plot your career path.

October 9, 2025

A Drop in the Bucket: Nicholas Kristof Shares the Impacts of Journalism, Ethics and Global Compassion at UC San Diego’s Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof shared stories covering some of the world’s most gripping crises.

October 7, 2025

What is Life Like for International Students at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies?

Discover life as an international student at UC San Diego Extended Studies—classes, community, and a California lifestyle.

October 2, 2025

How to Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with UC San Diego Extended Studies

Join UC San Diego Extended Studies in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month, honoring the rich and diverse contributions of Latinx and Hispanic communities.

September 26, 2025

How to Start a Nonprofit: A Step by Step Guide

Explore a step-by-step guide on how to start a nonprofit, with insights from Paul Bergman, CEO of Lamp of Learning

September 25, 2025

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

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

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