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Four people outdoors at the UC Davis Student Farm building a worm composter from wood.

UC Davis engineering students combined traditional engineering skills with sustainable, community-first approaches in an innovative course co-led by Ph.D. candidate Alyson Kim.

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Professor Katheryn “Kadee” Russ’ scholarship illuminates the human side of economics.

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Explore the profound and inspiring work of Professor Inés Hernández-Ávila, a distinguished scholar dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages and cultures.

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Desirée Martín, associate professor of English at UC Davis, is sitting in a cafe. Her arms are crossed and she is wearing glasses and a pink shirt.

As a public university, the University of California’s fundamental missions are teaching, research and “to serve society as a center of higher learning.” None of these endeavors are possible without public service. And yet, the importance of the public to the university is not always obvious to the public that we engage with the most frequently on campus — our students.

Professor Katharine Burnett sits at her desk and is holding a tea pot.

In exploring the rich tapestry of global cultures, few elements weave as intricate a story as tea. Tracing the spread of tea culture offers a unique lens for art historian Katharine Burnett, professor and Chair in the Department of Art and Art History, to explore the complex interplay of tradition, globalization, and identity.

Illustration of two girls running towards one another for a hug. A group of children cheer in the background. Above them is a sign that says “NO ONE GETS FREE ALONE”.

When COVID-19 isolated incarcerated people, Assistant Professor Ben Weber and the California Coalition for Women Prisoners launched a writing group to facilitate communication among individuals both on inside and outside of prison walls.

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