Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Mi Universidad, a University of California Television (UCTV) series featuring stories and guidance from Latinx and Chicanx students, alumni, faculty and families. Watch Mi Universidad on UCTV and read our latest blog >> https://bit.ly/3VvBPz6

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Mi Universidad on UCTV

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The HR Management Certificate program helped Joanna bridge the gap between where she was and where she wanted to be. Her advice for others considering the program is simple; “Just do it. Don't overthink it and enroll.” Watch Joanna’s story and learn more >> https://bit.ly/4hInXJg

What does it take to stay connected and engaged in a rapidly changing world? 🎙️ Edward Abeyta, Ph.D. shares how lifelong learning and purpose driven work can support San Diegans over 50. Listen to the full episode >> https://bit.ly/4djjift

For more than a decade, UCSD OSHA Training Institute and the Guam Contractors Association have worked together to bring occupational safety training to workers across Guam. Read about how a new $950,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant is helping expand access to training >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4hhHUGx

Bringing Safety Training Within Reach: UC San Diego and Guam Contractors Association Expand a Vital Partnership

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A look back at the inaugural Earl W. Edwards Lectureship on Athletics and Society, featuring inspirational speaker Jolinda Wade. 📸 Jolinda shared a meaningful conversation on resilience, transformation and the power of community. 🎥 Watch the full conversation >> https://bit.ly/4xBpZkf

What can high school students expect from AI Academy? 🤖 Hear from instructor and curriculum developer Tony Mauro about the program and how it can help students prepare for future opportunities. Learn more about AI Academy >> https://bit.ly/4gQMHzI

Last week, our team had the opportunity to share information about California’s new SUD counselor education requirements & the free, 80-hour core competency training offered through the ASCEND program at UC San Diego Extended Studies, supported by the California Department of Health Care Services.

Dean Hugo Villar’s fact sounds convincing but there’s one problem: it’s not true. With AI-generated content and information that spreads in seconds, it’s more important to pause, question and verify what we see. Read Hugo’s guide to spotting misinformation > https://bit.ly/4iHkT1Q

Looking to advance your career in Human Resources? The HR Management Certificate prepares learners with real-world HR experience that sets them apart from other candidates. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4gRELxY

To strengthen her professional profile, Joanna enrolled in the Human Resource Management certificate program at UC San Diego Extended Studies. Designed for working professionals, the program helped her gain the expertise employers were looking for. Explore our programs >> https://bit.ly/4c0LYsQ

The new AI Academy at UC San Diego Extended Studies gives high school students the opportunity to build AI and programming skills, explore real-world applications and specialize in areas like robotics, cybersecurity and natural language processing. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3U6l8tf

Graduate school teaches scientists how to ask important questions, but rarely how discoveries become medicines. The new Preclinical Drug Discovery Immersive at UC San Diego Extended Studies bridges that gap with five days of focused learning, Sept. 14–18. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4xT4vQh

Why not invite students to participate in creating the lesson plan? The San Diego County Office of Education teamed up with Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies to test it out. The result? The STEM Design Team Academy. Read the story >> https://bit.ly/3RS4D3m

Which careers are helping shape San Diego's future? The Center for Research + Evaluation's annual analysis of high-growth occupations highlights the careers and industries driving the region's workforce. Explore the full report >> https://bit.ly/4vWqPXG

Precision medicine is reshaping healthcare and the skills life science professionals need to succeed. To help bridge this gap, two longtime life sciences executives and UC San Diego Extended Studies instructors developed the new Precision Medicine course. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/4gV3Nge

In a new episode of NAWDP - National Association of Workforce Development Professionals's Workforce on the Mic podcast, Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies joins Rebecca Smith & Alexis Frank for a conversation about work after 50 >> https://bit.ly/4x2NUJr

EP26: The Next Chapter: Reinvention, Purpose, and Work After 50 - NAWDP

Workforce experts Edward Abeyta, Ph.D., and Rebecca Smith share practical strategies for helping experienced workers reframe their skills, navigate career reinvention, and build purpose-driven next ch...

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Last week, our Director of Pre-College Programs, Dr. Maysoon Lehmeidi, joined Fox 5 San Diego’s The Parent Playbook to discuss the importance of pre-college preparation, early exposure to academic & career pathways, & when families should get started. Watch the conversation: https://bit.ly/4bEMH2A

In a new opinion piece for Inside Higher Ed, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Dean Hugo Villar states that workforce policy must evolve to support degree-holding professionals who need to reskill and upskill throughout their careers. Read more >> https://bit.ly/4wh8Jk8

The Hidden Partner in Workforce Development (opinion)

Federal policy is focused almost exclusively on entry-level workers—and it’s leaving behind college-educated professionals in need of reskilling.

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What inspired the creation of the Earl W. Edwards Lectureship on Athletics and Society? Earl Edwards shares the vision behind the new lectureship. Read more about the lectureship and register for the inaugural lecture featuring Jolinda Wade >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4f4hV3Z

Join us for the UC San Diego Earl W. Edwards Lectureship on Athletics and Society featuring Jolinda Wade, author, speaker and advocate whose work explores the intersection of sports, leadership and social impact. Learn more and reserve your spot today >> https://bit.ly/4y2vxFG

Earl W. Edwards Lectureship on Athletics and Society Welcomes Jolinda Wade

Rising Beyond Circumstance: Faith, Resilience, and the Power of Community

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California's life sciences industry continues to power innovation and economic growth. A new report from UC San Diego's CR+E and Biocom found the sector supported 400,000+ jobs and generated nearly $394 billion in economic activity in 2025. Learn more >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4etz8Fb

Impact Beyond the Numbers: New Report Examines the Life Sciences in California

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We're feeling em-ocean-al. 🌊 Summer quarter starts today, and we are excited to welcome a new wave of learners! What class are you taking this quarter? Let us know in the comments. 👇🏼

We are grateful to Rep. Juan Vargas and NASA for their support in providing 60 full scholarships for high school students in California's 52nd Congressional District to participate in Discover UC San Diego's Summer 2027 residential program.

The Healthcare Education team recently attended the West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders, connecting with behavioral health professionals and sharing information about the ASCEND and Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC) programs. Learn about ASCEND. >> https://go.ucsd.edu/4uQH1u8

What happens when science meets strategy? @ucsandiego.bsky.social @radyschool.bsky.social has partnered with @ucsdextstudies.bsky.social to offer an online Micro MBA that builds business skills to complement tech expertise. Applications close June 20. Learn more>>https://go.ucsd.edu/4vpNewQ

Education opens doors. Financial confidence helps people walk through them. Discover how @ucsdextstudies.bsky.social partner University Credit Union supports lifelong learners through financial education and resources that contribute to long-term success. Learn more>>https://go.ucsd.edu/3RyEG8r

In a recent episode of the Spotlight On The Community podcast, Maysoon Lehmeidi from @ucsdextstudies.bsky.social Pre-College Programs and Alex Phan from @jacobsschool.bsky.social discussed how K–12 students, families, and educators can prepare for future success. 🎙️Tune in >> https://bit.ly/4dRs8QT

From morning coffee to mastering process improvement. Follow along for a day in the life with @ucsdextstudies.bsky.social student Santos as he heads to class, connects with peers from around the world and works toward his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Learn more>> https://go.ucsd.edu/49mJ8wZ

Happy birthday to Sally Ride (1951-2012) on what would have been her 75th birthday on May 26, 2026. Celebrate her life during the 25th anniversary year of @sallyridescience.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social by viewing a list of 25 things you might not know >>https://go.ucsd.edu/4uzygEo.

UC San Diego Extended Studies just launched its Alumni Community page for certificate graduates. Networking events, continuing ed discounts, career resources, and more. Once a Triton, always a Triton. 🔱 extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/student-services/alumni-community

Alumni Community

Welcome to the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Alumni Network--a vibrant community of lifelong learners, innovators, and leaders.

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