UCI ANTLinks
Your Connection to UCI’s Brightest: Empowering the Next Generation Through Industry Engagement
Michael Dennin
Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning
Dean, Division of Undergraduate Education
Discover Top Talent While Shaping the Future Workforce
ANTLinks serves as a dynamic bridge between industry leaders and UCI undergraduate students, enabling mentorship, hands-on learning, and meaningful career insights. From guest lectures and career discussions to site visits and internships, your involvement can take many forms. Together, we can create diverse, impactful opportunities that equip students with essential workplace skills, connect them with real-world professionals, and inspire the next generation of talent.
Discover New Ways to Make an Impact as a Student Success Ambassador
Explore some of our Departments and their Unique Missions
We invite you to engage with areas that align with your expertise and interests. Email antlinks@uci.edu.
Dennin’s Office
As Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning and Dean of Undergraduate Education, Michael is dedicated to enhancing the undergraduate experience at UC Irvine. He oversees programs that connect students to a wide range of academic programs and services and supports faculty and TAs in their efforts to teach undergraduate courses.
Civic Engagement
Provides students with opportunities to engage as citizens and community members in a variety of curricular and co-curricular activities that enhance their education and professional development. The Office includes the Civic and Community Engagement minor, the UCDC Internship Program, and the UC Center Sacramento Internship Program.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Provides recognition and funding to UCI students from all disciplines in support of research or creative activities under the guidance of UCI faculty members. Students become UROP Fellows and present their projects at the annual UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium offered each May.
Honors Collegium
A community of motivated learners dedicated to scholastic excellence and personal growth that is supported by the resources of a major research university.
Initiatives
Cultivates a supportive environment where shared experiences are celebrated through programs such as, First-Gen, First Year Experience, Gateways Scholars, Transfer Success, and many more.
Center
Serves as a hub where student entrepreneurs, or “ANTrepreneurs,” can develop the skills necessary to start, operate, or grow their own businesses.
Get Involved: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Together
Connect with us to find ways to engage, giving you the opportunity to share your knowledge, support student development, and gain fresh perspectives on your industry:
Guest
Speaking
Share your industry knowledge and insights, leaving a lasting impact on aspiring professionals.
Mentorship & Networking
Mentor students individually or on a panel, contributing to their personal and professional growth.
Site Visits & Shadowing
Host students at your workplace, providing an insider view of your field.
Judge & Mentor Student Research
Get involved with our annual undergraduate research symposium
Collaboration
Partner with students or faculty on practical projects, gaining innovative ideas and solutions.
Internships & Externships
Create a pipeline of skilled, motivated interns who could become future colleagues.
Programs
Work with us to tailor engagement experiences that align with your interests, giving you a direct role in shaping the workforce.
Giving
If you feel as passionately as we do about talented undergraduates achieving their full potential, consider investing in their future.
Why Get Involved?
Engaging with UCI students offers you a chance to inspire future talent, shape the skills they bring to the workplace, and gain fresh, forward-thinking insights. It’s more than an investment in students—it’s an investment in your industry’s future.
Connecting for Success
Through ANTLinks and our Student Success Ambassadors program, we ensure workplace-ready graduates by following a process designed for impact.
Student Training
Student Training prepares students with essential skills and insights, setting a strong foundation for success.
Corporate Opportunities
Students engage directly with industry leaders, gaining real-world experience and networking with top professionals.
Elite Workforce
Graduates who are uniquely prepared to meet the demands of today’s industry.
Testimonials
Hosting UCI students has become an annual tradition for our team, and it’s an incredible experience each year. Introducing students to innovation, company leadership, and the impact of medical technology helps inspire the next generation of innovators. It’s always a pleasure to give back and support aspiring young minds.
Joe Davenport
Director of External Programs and Relations
Michelle Aviles Foley
Operations & Career Development Lead
Jennifer Smith
Executive Director of Development
Let’s talk more.
We’re committed to building meaningful partnerships with corporations to shape the next generation of skilled, innovative professionals. Send us inquiries at antlinks@uci.edu.