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Student Bound for Ivy League Says Test-Prep Class Helped Her Ace Entrance Exam
Why it still makes sense to raise your ACT score even if college applications don't require it.
March 8, 2021
UCSD Extension Joins California Initiative to Provide Free Online Courses for Teachers Facing Pandemic Challenges
Leading Forward program from California Collective for Educational Excellence shares classes, presentations and other free resources for educators.
March 1, 2021
8 Time Management Tips for Project Managers
UCSD Extension instructor Ray Frohnhoefer shares 8 tips to manage time more effectively on a daily basis.
February 16, 2021
A Focus On Customer Service Yields Higher Satisfaction, More Trainers for Safety Programs
Quick turnaround times and a focus on keeping their student's safe and in compliance with regulations sets this safety program apart from the competition.
February 10, 2021
Easy, Fun Advice for Learning a New Language That Has Nothing to Do With Grammar
Take it from a multilingual expert working on her sixth language, the most important part of becoming proficient in a new language isn’t what you think.
February 1, 2021
OSHA Makes History With Virtual Instructor-Led Classes
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of changes, including a historic decision to allow OSHA Training Institute Education Centers to offer Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) courses.
January 29, 2021
Start Something New in 2021: #MyExtensionStory Contest
Winners announced! Now that 2021 is here, it's time to start something new.
January 21, 2021
Student’s Research In Summer Program Leads to Co-author Credit in Scientific Journal
Sora Haagensen graduated from high school in June 2020 and has already co-authored and published her first scientific paper.
January 20, 2021
"I realize that my smile is a protest" Explains Black Literature Instructor
The first time our newest Extension instructor protested anything was in middle school during band class.
January 20, 2021
After Super Typhoons, UC San Diego Extension Educates to Save Lives
In October 2018, the Pacific Islands of Tinian and Saipan were ravaged by the second strongest tropical storm ever to hit the United States and its territories. UCSD Extension's OSHA team and instructors flew in to help.
December 10, 2019
Westview High School Junior Develops App to Reduce Stress
With her stressed-out classmates in mind, Elaine Fan focused on creating an app to help people relax.
December 9, 2019
Retired TV Director Explains Virtues of Living a Life of Learning
When Stanley Faer retired from television and moved to San Diego in 2004, he knew he wanted to stay active in retirement. He found the perfect place for that at UC San Diego in the Osher Lifelong Learning program.
December 9, 2019
Mission Bay High School Junior Learns How to Showcase His Creativity through Coding
Alexis Vergnet took his love of being creative and combined it with coding through Program Your Future.
November 21, 2019
Olympian High School Grad Takes His First Steps to Become a Software Engineer
Anson Lee found a way to get closer to his career goal by taking the Futures Front End Web development program.
November 4, 2019
From Passion to a Plan: Artist Takes Bookmaking to the Next Level
"Everyone has something interesting to say. The challenge is to express it in an intriguing way, with the right kind of texture." Michelle McCunney
October 4, 2019
Adapting to Adversity Puts Student on the Path to Success
There’s a lot to learn from Ryan Gambrell, not the least of which is how to catch a wave.
October 3, 2019
Poway High School Senior Develops Language App to Help Study for SAT
Maxim Kondrashuk has found an effective way to improve vocabulary and turned it into an app to help improve SAT scores.
September 26, 2019
Can Big Data Inspire Big Social Changes?
Big data is usually associated with big business and huge investments but one civic-minded technology entrepreneur is using big data to drive big social change.
September 25, 2019
Top 5 Reasons to Go Back to School
Growth in technology and innovation means organizations are continually evolving. Make sure to evolve along with them.
September 17, 2019
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Nobody Reads Anymore and Other Marketing Myths
Tips for content marketers or anyone wondering what in the world content marketing is all about.
September 13, 2019
From 1G to 5G: The Evolution
5G promises to change the world, but how different is it, really?
September 12, 2019
University City High School Senior on Coding, Robotics and College
As a senior in high school, Catalina Arreola Armenta has a lot on her mind, including robotics, web development and getting into college.
September 3, 2019
For ‘Safety Dan,’ Brewery Safety Is More Than Just a Hobby
Dan Drown has helped more than 50 craft breweries comply with safety regulations. He wants to help brewery owners and employees do their part.
August 30, 2019
Powerful Photo Essay Records Student's Arduous 7-mile Trek to School
Photojournalist Adriana Heldiz documents the six-mile round trip trek of an ambitious student in San Ysidro.
August 29, 2019