{"id":523,"date":"2026-08-27T11:11:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/urace\/?p=523"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:11:53","slug":"office-for-urace-launches-micro-credentialing-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/urace\/2026\/08\/27\/office-for-urace-launches-micro-credentialing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Office for URaCE Launches Micro-Credentialing Program!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are excited to announce that beginning in the fall semester, students who participate in Office for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor (URaCE) programs and instructional training will have the opportunity to earn micro-credentials as they learn about and prepare for success in research and research adjacent activities. Program participants will earn skills badges and certificates to showcase research and career readiness skills. 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