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Extension Graduate Increases Annual Salary By Nearly $30,000 with New Career
Chris London wanted to improve his earning potential. After discovering San Diego Workforce Partnership's Income Share Agreement, he applied for the program and now he's working as a Business Intelligence Analyst, making more than ever before.
March 9, 2021
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
What’s Your Pronoun?
Respecting a person’s correct personal pronoun contributes to a more inclusive environment.
December 18, 2020
An Award-Winning Novelist on How to Get Started, and How to Keep Going
Take it from a crime writer with six books to her name and three careers, including UC San Diego Extended Studies novel writing instructor. There's no right time to start your next big thing, so you should just “start” right now. Don’t overthink it.
December 15, 2020
Turkish Student Explores Her Passion for Aerospace Engineering In Online Program
18-year-old Miray Özcan, a 12th grader from the Black Sea port city of Samsun, Turkey, discovered a way to explore her passion for aerospace engineering through the online Sally Ride Science Junior Academy.
December 4, 2020
What Digital Health Can Solve in a Global Crisis
Advancements in the burgeoning field of digital health have firmly established it as a vital component of public health.
December 3, 2020
Making a Change: From Scientist to Medical Writer
Tanvir Khan switched from researcher to medical writer in less than a year by taking UCSD Extension’s Medical Writing certificate program. Now he’s fielding job offers and pursuing a refreshing new career path without missing a beat.
November 19, 2020
UCSD Extension Associate Dean Recognized for Excellence in Stewardship
UC San Diego Extension's Associate Dean for Education & Community Engagement, Ed Abeyta, has been recognized for his exemplary efforts in philanthropy and the development of donor relationships on behalf of the university.
November 12, 2020
6 Careers That Translate Veteran Skills into Civilian Success
A number of skills are transferrable when transitioning between military and civilian life, but many vets find that it is their “soft skills” that serve them best.
November 4, 2020
How to Translate Military Experience Into Civilian Success
Taking some time to consider options and determine next steps when leaving military life is vital to finding success in civilian life.
November 3, 2020
The Art of Staying Focused: 4 Ways to Beat Distraction
Is staying focused at work or school a challenge for you? We've got some helpful tips to help you stay on-task and distraction-free no matter what you're working on or where you are.
October 27, 2020
The Top 6 Healthcare Careers You Can Do From Home
Healthcare may not seem like an obvious work-from-home career option, but there are a number of professional areas perfect for working remotely. Check out our top 6 recommendations for this rapid growing industry.
October 12, 2020
It Takes an Artist to Solve a Design Problem
Communicating a clear meaning through the use of design is not a simple task. Extension instructor Maximo Escobedo gets in-depth on the why and how of good communications design.
October 2, 2020
High Tech High Senior Focuses On Future in Leadership & Technology
Adrian Sandoval isn't a newcomer to programming or technology. He took Extension's Front End Web Development Futures program to round out his coding skills and prepare for college.
September 25, 2020
Know Your Rights: The Fight For Social Change
Understanding our rights as U.S. citiizens is vital to effectively participating in our democracy. Extension's law department strives to pursue topical legal subjects like Fall 2020's course on the law of federal civil rights litigation from former prosecutor Duane E. Bennett.
September 25, 2020
Four Important Novels That Have Changed History
Helping those more fortunate—or unaware—empathize with oppressed people has long been an effect of literature, often serving as a catalyst for political action, righting of social wrongs, and changes in the law.
September 24, 2020