Nine faculty members from the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis are receiving support for their work through this year’s Hellman Fellowships, and it comes right when they need it most: early in their careers. Grants this year range from $15,000 to $40,000.
Melissa Segura is among the 38% of undergraduates enrolled this fall who — when they complete their studies — will be in the first generation of their family to earn a four-year degree. When she crosses the stage at the UC Davis Fall Commencement, the senior from Lakewood, California, will be the first in the family to have a four-year degree: a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with an emphasis in law and society.
The violence that erupted in Gaza in 2023 changed the political climate of teaching the Middle East in schools across the U.S. The UC Davis California History-Social Science Project has released new materials that teachers everywhere can use to confidently teach the history of both the Middle East and of Arab Americans.
Featuring a small ensemble of select dancers, Control/Shift, explores dance as it intersects with technologies of control and for connection. A highlight of the performance will be a post-show event providing insight into the creative process behind the choreographies and how they developed.
Every year, the Bodega Marine Laboratory hosts summer sessions for undergraduate students interested in coastal systems and marine science. During the roughly five-week program, students take classes in topics like coastal oceanography, marine environmental issues and biological oceanography. They conduct fieldwork and go on field trips to nearby sites like the Hog Island Oyster Company. Students can even live at the lab’s on-site dormitory during the session.
Just weeks after being named U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress, Arthur Sze visited UC Davis, sharing his love of poetry and translation with students, faculty and community members. Sze was joined by poet Carol Moldaw.
Much has changed about UC Davis in the 55 years since Alan Balch’s appointment to the Department of Chemistry, housed in the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis. But two things have remained constant: his innovative passion for scientific discovery and his continuous commitment to mentorship.
In 2012, the California legislature mandated a more complete representation of everyone who contributed to the state’s and nation’s histories. The UC Davis California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP) brought together leading teachers and scholars to create a LGBTQ+ curriculum that connect all students to a richer history we all share.
Academic freedom is at the foundation of one of the most powerful and fundamental ideas about universities. Learn about how academic freedom has contributed to broad benefits in society and UC Davis faculty working to expand that freedom for the benefit of all.
Created and curated by graduate student Emily Tonnos, "Embodiment" explores the intersectionality of exhibition, theatrical and narrative design practices to create an immersive experience through human emotion, multisensory perception, and a journey through personal struggle and growth. It opens at the UC Davis Design Museum on Oct. 8.
