John Pascoe, executive associate dean emeritus of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, led the school's efforts to acquire more artists works, especially those depicting animals. Now, a nearly 7-foot steel sculpture of a horse by renowned sculptor Deborah Butterfield, coincidentally named "John," stands on a platform at the school’s Multi-Purpose Teaching Building in a large bay window looking toward the school’s William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Professor Elizabeth Miller has been named executive associate dean in the College of Letters and Science where she will lead multiple college-wide efforts.

After graduating from UC Davis with a degree in Communication, Joe Sasto spent years working in some of the best restaurants in the country. He competed on the 15th season of Top Chef and on an all-star season two years later. Now, his passion for food has led to the upcoming debut of his first cookbook on Oct. 21: "Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics".

This summer, seven graduate students in the Department of Political Science received Summer Collaborative Grants to support research in collaboration with a faculty member. The goal is for the student and faculty collaborator to co-author and submit a research article or book chapter for publication.

UC Davis alum Fawzi Haimor (B.A. in music ’05, M.A. in music ’07) has been named the fourth music director of the Marin Symphony Orchestra. Haimor joins the orchestra after a number of years guest conducting around the world.

As a member of the College of Letters and Science Dean’s Advisory Council, Kirk DeClark is part of a group of civic, business and education leaders drawn from the college’s alumni, donors, emeriti and friends. For DeClark, the role has given him an opportunity to help students and young alumni explore their intellectual curiosity and career prospects.

For Ron Austin of Fairfield, California, this year's commencement will be a moment — and degree — more than 47 years in the making. The 66-year-old is proud he has finally completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in political science.

Lidia Wolday didn’t see herself as someone who could do research when she arrived at UC Davis. A first-generation student, she had just transferred from a community college. This year she graduates with new confidence from her experiences conducting and presenting her own academic research.

From physics to philanthropy, UC Davis research award administrator Bill Tuck plays a pivotal role in scientific progress and STEM education access.

In "Rules of Play," the UC Davis Spring Dance Concert for 2025, choreographers and dancers will present work aimed at helping audiences reflect on which "rules" of life benefit society and which may need to be revised or upended. The program is curated by Doria E. Charlson, visiting professor of theatre and dance, and showcases new works developed and performed by undergraduate students.