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UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies broadens the university’s public impact by connecting campus expertise to the evolving needs of people and workplaces. Dean Hugo Villar, Ph.D., M.B.A., describes a mission centered on lifelong learning that helps individuals build skills, pursue new opportunities, and stay adaptable as work and technology change. He explains how the division develops applied learning in partnership with employers and community organizations, using workforce insights to keep offerings aligned with real-world demand. Villar also emphasizes how artificial intelligence is integrated across programs so learners can use emerging tools thoughtfully and effectively. [3/2026] [Show ID: 41108]
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UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies broadens the university’s public impact by connecting campus expertise to the evolving needs of people and workplaces. Dean Hugo Villar, Ph.D., M.B.A., describes a mission centered on lifelong learning that helps individuals build skills, pursue new opportunities, and stay adaptable as work and technology change. He explains how the division develops applied learning in partnership with employers and community organizations, using workforce insights to keep offerings aligned with real-world demand. Villar also emphasizes how artificial intelligence is integrated across programs so learners can use emerging tools thoughtfully and effectively. [3/2026] [Show ID: 41108]
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From entrepreneurship to economic policies these programs introduce you to leaders and issues in the business community.
UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world.
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