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From getting into graduate schools to landing their dream jobs, our students and alumni study and work hard to accomplish their academic and career goals. Be inspired by their successes to achieve your own career change or advancement.
Bridging the Gap Between Quality Engineering, Software Development
Jun 3, 2026
With more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and quality engineering, Brian Weston has built an impressive career across the...
From Media to Entrepreneurship
May 29, 2026
My professional background has always been closely connected to the media. For more than 10 years, I built my career in journalism,...
Determined and Prepared
May 22, 2026
Breaking into the field of clinical laboratory science isn’t easy. With competitive training programs, rigorous coursework and high...
Rediscovering Her Voice
May 22, 2026
For Maliha Monsur, art is a language. Growing up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Maliha was surrounded by color, movement and meaning. From the...
A Career of Insight
May 20, 2026
After decades of leading laboratories—both in environmental chemistry and in the wine industry—Lisa Parks had mastered analysis of...
Turning Data Into Strategy
May 20, 2026
Digital marketing is not just about campaigns. It’s about clarity, precision and impact.
Boosting an Engineering Career With Software
May 19, 2026
For more than a decade, Sam Gregory built a career at the intersection of hardware and innovation, working as a reliability engineer...
Building a New Path Forward Through the UC Excelerator Scholarship
May 19, 2026
After years working in software and product design, Christopher Dorner found himself at a crossroads that is familiar to many...
Career Growth Starts With Confidence
May 14, 2026
When Marguerite Gallorini first stepped into the world of business journalism, she knew she had found an exciting new chapter, but also...