UC Davis Global Affairs

SISS Scholar Coffee Break, December 2025 International scholars are invited to join SISS in this welcoming and virtual space.

Whether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, UC Davis international scholars are invited to connect in a welcoming and virtual space for the monthly SISS Scholar Coffee Break.

December 4, 9 to 10 a.m.
Register for the Zoom link to join:
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Creating Connection Across Cultures: Meet Karen Harding Karen Harding, often the first welcoming face international students and scholars meet at UC Davis, brings warmth and understanding to her role at the Global Affairs front desk. Shaped by her own…

When international students and scholars arrive at UC Davis, one of the first people to welcome them is Karen Harding from Global Affairs.

Drawing on her own experiences abroad, Karen helps create a sense of home for our global community.

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SISS Scholar Coffee Break, November 2025 International scholars are invited to join SISS in this welcoming and virtual space.

Whether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, UC Davis international scholars are invited to connect in a welcoming and virtual space for the monthly SISS Scholar Coffee Break.

November 6, 9 to 10 a.m.
Register for the Zoom link to join:

Shields Library International Open House Find out how the library can support you — no matter where in the world you’re from. All are welcome at this open house event co-hosted by the UC Davis Library and Global Affairs.

Join us and Shields Library for the International Open House. Novermber 19th, 3-5pm. Learn how the UC Davis Library supports students, no matter where they are from. Enjoy free food, take a 20-minute tour, meet librarians, and browse books in more than a dozen languages.

Designing Across Borders: Jiayi Young’s Global Work for AI and Society Professor Jiayi Young, a UC Davis design faculty member, uses data-driven art and international collaboration to explore how technology shapes society and culture. From France’s Useful Fictions to…

UC Davis Professor Jiayi Young collaborates with artists, humanists and engineers around the world to explore how AI shapes culture and society. Her projects in France, the U.S. and Taiwan are redefining what global education and creativity can achieve.

Read more about her work:

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UC Davis Library and Global Affairs will host the Shields Library International Open House on November 19, 3-5 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy building tours, free food, activities, explore books in many languages, and discover how the library supports students from around the world. buff.ly/rRwN7Fy

Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.

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UC Davis researchers have learned how breast milk nurtures the good bacteria that help babies thrive from the very beginning. This scientific discovery is key to protecting infant health, especially for the most vulnerable. #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science https://bit.ly/4n440Nm

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Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.

#FromLabsToLives

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UC Davis research improves lives locally, nationally and globally. Federally funded research is crucial for transforming breakthroughs into real-world solutions. When funding freezes, progress stalls and costs soar. Learn about UC Davis research: buff.ly/TD1TG2g

#FromLabsToLives | #SpeakUp4Science

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The UC Davis Global Learning Fair is this Thursday, October 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at ARC Ballrooms A&B. Come by to learn about study abroad programs, global internships, leadership opportunities, ways to go abroad after graduation, and options to fund your participation in these experiences!

SISS Scholar Coffee Break, October 2025 About the eventWhether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, international scholars are invited to join SISS in this welcoming and virtual space. Connect with each other at the…

Whether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, UC Davis international scholars are invited to connect in a welcoming and virtual space for the monthly SISS Scholar Coffee Break.
October 2, 9 to 10 a.m.
Register for the Zoom link to join:

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Tomorrow at 3:30, Services for International Students and Scholars will hold the virtual Fall Quarter Town Hall to update the UC Davis international student and scholar community about changes in federal immigration. UC Davis staff and faculty are welcome. Registration is required: buff.ly/cKYwHnr

Humphrey Fellows Arrive at UC Davis from Eight Different Countries The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program returns to UC Davis in 2025-26 with eight Fellows.

Join us in welcoming the 2025-26 Humphrey Fellows to UC Davis! For the next several months, the Fellows will sharpen professional skills, build leadership capacity and engage in meaningful collaboration across campus and with the community. Reach out to begin connecting!

A Semester in Madrid: Kate Villegas’s Study Abroad Journey Kate is a fifth-year double-major in human development and communications. During her second year at UC Davis, she took part in a study abroad program, and her place of choice was none other than the…

From Madrid to Davis, Kate Villegas’s study abroad journey transformed her academic path and personal growth.

As a double-major in human development and communications, Kate chose to spend a semester in Spain—studying sociology, practicing Spanish and building lifelong friendships.

Global journeys start at Davis Seven UC Davis graduates take to the global stage to represent the United States as 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients.

Congratulations to the seven UC Davis alumni selected for 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Student awards! These global scholars will teach and research across Asia, Europe and Latin America, including studying electric vehicle policy, aging research and serving as English teaching assistants.

Shingirai Taodzera's education and career took him 10,000 miles from home. Africa remains crucial to his work in transforming livelihoods. Learn how he engages with African leaders, the funding resources that have opened opportunities, and lessons inspiring his students: bit.ly/3TG6zsN #GlobalAggies

What would a world free of poverty, hunger, discrimination and environmental crisis look like?

The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a roadmap toward a more peaceful and prosperous world.

SDG intern Rishita Kumar explores the power of empathy: globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/hidden-...

Scotland and Science: A Story of Growth Finding the opportunity to immerse herself in Scotland’s culture and landscape, Anya Nygaard, a third-year environmental science and management major and geographic information systems minor, studied…

Through a blending of both science and writing, third-year undergraduate Anya Nygaard made unforgettable memories in the Scottish Highlands. After studying abroad for four weeks, she returned with a new perspective on environmental science, learning, and friendship.

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Advice for international students/scholars: consider not traveling internationally, especially if you need to apply for a visa to return or are subject to travel restrictions; you need a valid visa only to enter the U.S.; gov policies can create uncertainty when returning to the U.S. buff.ly/q8DJFVX

As our 25th anniversary celebration comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has been a part of our journey.

As we honor the past, we look ahead with excitement and dedication to the next 25 years of driving global engagement and shaping a more interconnected world.

Lessons from the Leader of Aggies Near and Far Taking on a mission to expand awareness about global learning opportunities at UC Davis, the Aggies Near and Far podcast club produces educational episodes each month. It is led by Ph.D. candidate…

The UC Davis Aggies Near and Far club is a podcast group that aims to raise awareness about global learning opportunities. Led by Jannet Torres Espinoza, a fourth-year graduate student and Ph.D. candidate, this vibrant club strives to share the stories of diverse individuals. buff.ly/90fllLf

Beyond internationalisation and towards global learning “Education is the point at which we decide if we love the world enough to take responsibility for it.”    – Hannah Arendt

Global learning isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.

It empowers students to collaborate with others, solve complex challenges and build a more just, resilient and interconnected world.

Learn more in this commentary by Hilary Landorf and Joanna Regulska. globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/beyond-...

Learning for a Burning Planet: Making Climate Education a Must, not a Maybe The climate crisis is no longer a distant issue but an emergency. Its effects, such as rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental degradation, are disrupting communities and impacting liv...

Climate education isn’t optional—it’s essential.

A new proposal at UC Davis aims to introduce a Climate Crisis General Education Requirement to equip every Aggie with the tools to tackle climate challenges across any field.

Learn more: globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/learnin...

At the Crossroads: Honoring Global Impacts Amidst Funding Challenges Join us to honor the impact of globally focused research at UC Davis and engage in dialogue about it’s future.  While much of this work has been halted with the closure of USAID, the importance of…

Join us on Monday (May 19) from 3 to 6 p.m. to honor the impact of globally focused research at @ucdavis.bsky.social and engage in dialogue. While much of this work has been halted with the closure of USAID, its importance and influence around the world remain. buff.ly/f4MId6M #UCDavisGlobal

Headshot of Jonathan K. London against a dark blue background with white text that reads, "From Labs to Lives: How Research Funding Solves Real World Problems" and his quote, "If the funding is taken away, the center will close ... and that can have a direct impact on whether people have clean air, clean water or exposure to toxic substances."

Communities deserve to breathe clean air, drink safe water and live without fear of toxic exposure. Jonathan K. London leads NIH-funded research that builds collaborative partnerships between scientists with communities facing environmental hazards.

Engineering Change: Bridging Continents through Leadership Training and Civil Transportation Reform Global Aggies article featuring Roy Akumu. Roy is an M.S. Civil Engineering student at UC Davis and a 2023-24 Alumnus of the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Meet UC Davis College of Engineering M.S. student and 2023-24 Mandela Washington Fellow Roy Akumu. From working on transportation projects in Somalia and Uganda to now researching solutions with the UC Davis Transit Lab, Roy is bridging borders to bring lasting infrastructure reform:

Humphrey Fellow Speaks at International Forum with a Warning About Overtaxing Groundwater Resources Becoming a 2024-25 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow is already reshaping and expanding my professional perspectives. I was selected as a speaker for the “Humphreys Perspectives Panel: Ensuring Sustainable En...

When UC Davis Humphrey Fellow Ana Celis (Mexico, 2024-25) was selected to speak at the Global Leadership Forum, she had two weeks to prepare a passionate call for preservation and awareness of groundwater environments. Read about her and her call-to-action: globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/humphre...

Cultivating Cultural Learning and Community at UC Davis and Beyond “Make sure to keep an open mind because you’ll never know what you’ll learn.” -Aidan Christopher Chiang

Meet Aidan Chiang, a second-year International Relations student at UC Davis embracing global learning through the GEO-LLC, study abroad in Malaysia, and internships focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/cultiva...

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