Extended Education News Archive

October 24, 2024 — 
“It is a privilege to be a part of this group, to be in this space, to connect and celebrate with others.” - Adrienne Bestland

October 22, 2024 — 
“I was amazed by the knowledge I gained. Now I can link AI to a business application to get rid of a business problem. It is a very good way to impress the boss.” - Siddh Sheth

September 24, 2024 — 
"Extended Education has provided a flexible education system that was suitable for my stage and is suitable for all stages in life.” - Ogadimma Onyike

September 3, 2024 — 
“Everyone has the right to education, no matter who they are and where they come from. We must create inclusive education and learning where everybody feels welcome. Fully implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) principles is crucial to the futures of education, or we will miss people and possibilities.” - Ute Kothe

August 19, 2024 — 
How to cut through the noise of conspiracy

August 12, 2024 — 
“It’s in our hands to choose what is best for us, to seek out what we find interesting and fulfilling. We can be proactive and make choices, taking ownership of our lives and careers, choosing what we would like to learn and where we would like to go, so we can live as well as possible.” - Ute Kothe

August 8, 2024 — 
“If you are thinking about what you want to do with your career, consider teaching." - Marti Ford

July 31, 2024 — 
Community feedback and participation welcome

July 29, 2024 — 
“As an educator and a parent, I remind others that not everyone experiences the world like you do. See what you can do to create change.” - Stephanie Chesser

July 16, 2024 — 
A new micro-certificate program is available for UM staff, students and faculty to develop skills in advancing equity and accessibility at UM. The first courses of the micro-certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), as well as the prerequisite course EDIA 0100: Foundations, will be offered in this Fall Term.