Public Scholarship and Engagement closed on June 30, 2025

About the Office

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; and 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 supported and what’s next for public engagement at UC Davis.

Find resources for faculty, researchers and instructors at the UC Davis Public Scholars network.

Explore the links below to access key reports from PSE.

Five-Year Impact Report

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Catalyzing Impact Report

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Implementation Framework

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Provost's Work Group on Public Scholarship

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