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UC Davis Office of Public Scholarship and Engagement

This office will close on June 30, 2025.

About the Office of Public Scholarship and Engagement

The Office of Public Scholarship and Engagement (PSE) was established in 2019 to elevate the university’s commitment to public impact. PSE helped position UC Davis as a leader in community-engaged research, teaching, and learning, and supported faculty and students in building equitable relationships with communities. Core initiatives included:

  • Research grants and fellowships supporting engaged scholarship
  • Community partnership programs
  • Campus-wide trainings and dialogues on public engagement
  • Strategic leadership in data infrastructure for community impact

While the office has closed, its legacy continues through the many people and projects it supported across UC Davis and beyond. Read our final story reflecting on PSE’s work, the community we built and what’s next for public engagement at UC Davis. 

 

 

 

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Five Years of Impact

Public Scholarship and Engagement is celebrating five years of advancing engaged research, teaching and learning at UC Davis and beyond. Our Impact Report showcases PSE’s efforts to strengthen community partnerships, transform institutional practices and expand the university’s reach on local, regional and global scales.

Read our Impact Report