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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.
Finding Purpose In Patient Care
Apr 7, 2026
When Aparnna Manoj graduated in 2023 with a B.S.
How One Analyst Redesigned Her Professional Future
Apr 7, 2026
When Pegah Azmoodeh reflects on her career path, it’s clear her journey wasn’t linear, but it was intentional. She earned a...
Turning 25 Years of IT Experience Into a Project Management Career
Apr 2, 2026
After more than two decades working in information technology, Erick Bowman has seen firsthand how complex projects succeed or fail....
Changed for the Better
Apr 2, 2026
Hi everyone! I’m Zihao (Zacky) Huang. I was born and raised in mainland China in a coastal city called Zhuhai. It’s not a huge city,...
Seasoned Technologist Connects Innovation With Business Leadership
Apr 2, 2026
For much of his career, Sean Vaziri focused on building complex systems that power modern organizations. As a senior workload automation...
At the Intersection of Aging and Geroscience
Apr 1, 2026
Sarah Mortero’s foundation in neurology and neurosciences began at UC Irvine’s undergraduate program. Driven by a core commitment to...
Opportunity Opens Doors
Mar 24, 2026
Access to education can change the trajectory of a career. For Deborah Paula, receiving our Career Excelerator Award created an...
Designing a Career That Feels Like Home
Mar 23, 2026
For Angie Goddard, interior design was never just about aesthetics. It was about how spaces make people feel: safe, welcome, considered....
Building a City’s Future
Mar 18, 2026
When Jake Potter began his career in city planning, he was already helping shape the future of his community. Working for the City of...