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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
Healthy for Life: 7 Keys To Success
Holistic nutrition-expert Jeanne Grosset offers her e-book "Fit & Trim for Life: 7 Keys to Success" free for those looking to change their lives by changing their eating habits.
August 20, 2019
Mood and Money: Does Personality Affect the Economy?
Do individual personality traits and beliefs affect a region’s economy? UC San Diego Extension researchers think so.
August 20, 2019
College Grads Get Second Chance at Their Dream Job in Healthcare
Our new pre-health program is tailor-made for aspiring healthcare professionals.
August 19, 2019
New Lab Offers Hands-on Life Sciences Research
UC San Diego Extension gets its own full-time wet lab in Pacific Beach.
August 18, 2019
Learn HR Best Practices From Top Local Companies
Human resources students get monthly visits with top professionals.
August 17, 2019
On the Rise: San Diego Creates a Path for New CPAs
We're creating a pathway for people to become licensed CPAs, even if their degree isn't in accounting.
August 16, 2019
Need a Solution? Look to the Problem.
Making project management and process improvement a way of life saves time and money. Just ask Monique Pascucci.
August 15, 2019
How to Take a Business From Lackluster to Legendary With Behavioral Economics
Understanding consumer behavior is key to competing in today's marketplace.
August 15, 2019
Embedded Engineering: 10 Life-Changing Innovations
Embedded engineers are the unsung heroes of our daily lives. Check out our list of innovations that may make you want to hug an engineer.
August 14, 2019
Safety First: Helping Typhoon Work Crews Stay Safe in Guam
Extension educators teach overseas workers to stay safe after a brutal typhoon.
August 14, 2019
Preserving Culture: Kumeyaay Students Empowered and Educated
Across the country, members of the Viejas, Sycuan, and Barona bands of the Kumeyaay people are participating in classes and workshops tailored to their specific needs.
August 13, 2019
Growth, Change and Bringing UC San Diego to Downtown
A former UC San Diego Extension student gets a familiar new neighbor at Park and Market.
August 12, 2019
Second Act: How to Bridge the Gap for Veterans
Continuing education empowers veterans to succeed in their transition from military service to working in the civilian world.
August 10, 2019
Thinking Big: How One Doctor Plans to Impact Health Around the Globe
Dr. Erika Lopatynsky wanted to help more people, so she stepped beyond her medical training to see the bigger picture.
August 9, 2019
Success Story: How to Gain the Competitive Advantage and Get Hired
By taking part in the LAUNCH program, Kelsey Luu has gained a competitive advantage in the accounting job market.
August 8, 2019
TEFL or TESOL: Which Teaching Program Is Right for You?
There's a shortage of English educators both in the U.S. and abroad, and a variety of ways to become certified in teaching. Find out which program will help you reach your goals.
August 5, 2019
Patrick Henry High School Sophomore on the Fringe Benefits of Working on a Team
Callianna Priebe not only learned front end web development, she’s discovered she has a talent for public presentation and working on a team.
August 2, 2019
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Expecting Parents Get Help Asking Better Questions
Dr. Julia Cormano hosts a web series by UC San Diego Health to give expecting parents and health professionals better information from a reliable source.
July 31, 2019
Healthcare Jobs Are (Still) On the Rise
By 2025, more than a quarter of the population will be over 55 and by 2029 more than 20% will be over 65. The graying of the nation has created a huge demand for healthcare workers, making the healthcare industry is the largest employer in the U.S.
July 30, 2019
Does Your Work Space Spark Joy? Marie Kondo Meets Project Management
Lean Six Sigma instructors compare the Marie Kondo magic of tidying up method with the industry's most popular process management system to spark joy and boost performance.
July 25, 2019
Program Your Future: Canyon Crest Academy Sophomore On Exploring Where Creativity and Programming Meet
Cindy Feldman is one of those rare people who understands how to take something analytical, like programming, and turn it into a form of artistic expression.
July 24, 2019