Content Tagged with: University Extension

Old extension building demolition begins

The old UC Riverside Extension building is coming down to make way for a new clean technology park. Demolition began in November of the former UCR Extension Center on University Avenue, with the parking garage torn down over the course of a month. Following some cleanup work at the 3.44-acre site, demolition of the building will begin early next...

By Imran Ghori |

University Extension honored for social justice efforts

UC Riverside’s University Extension has won an award from a national educational association for the work by a task force to promote diversity and inclusion. University Extension was one of eight programs and eight individuals announced as winners of the UPCEA Association Awards on Feb. 2. UPCEA, an online and professional education association...

By UCR News |

Giving kids a fighting chance

When Jasmine Veliz’s workday at UC Riverside ends on a Tuesday afternoon, she’s just getting started. An administrative assistant with University Extension, Veliz volunteers once a week at Riverside’s Raincross Boxing Academy, tutoring and mentoring local youth. She’s been a tutor with the organization for two years, starting when she was a UCR...

By Imran Ghori |

State funding will help create a degree completion program

$4.85 million in state funds will help UCR University Extension lead the way in helping people reengage with their education.

By Sandra Baltazar Martinez |