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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.
Hooked After One Information Session
Instructor Tony Yeh's presentation at a Certificate Program in Finance information session continues to resonate with Josh...
Using Data Modeling to Manage Business Processes
Sarah Al-Sheikhly loves to tell stories using analytics and data modeling.
It all began after graduating from Oregon State University...
The Birth of a Digital Marketer
While Marissa Joy Clark felt unchallenged in her day-to-day work as an office manager, there was one shining light: She was able to work...
From Science Courses to SFSU Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program
PingWah Poon is no stranger to the medical world. He has a bachelor’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Davis. He worked...
English Learners and the Education Landscape
In the summer of 2016, Dawn Walton-Ary was promoted to Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at The Conservatory of Vocal and...
Have Credits, Will Apply
As an undergraduate at SF State, Jarell Cruz was having trouble getting into classes—either they were only offered every other...
Better Able to Communicate With His Clients
Stan Lewandowski—a corporate lawyer at K&L Gates working with startups, banks and energy companies—knows that success at his job...
2020 Personal Financial Planning Awards
This year, we virtually celebrate our annual Personal Financial Planning Awards. Hosts Brian Kozel, 2020 chair of the program’s...
Studying to Become a Nurse
The path to working in the health professions can be a winding road. There are so many questions to ask of yourself: