Every day faculty and students from the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis are highlighted in the news media, having their research featured and commenting on the most pressing issues facing the world.
Check out some of these news media highlights from the past month.
If you have a media mention that you would like included in our media mentions section, please reach out to Greg Watry at [email protected].
How conflict in Iran could supercharge Trump's domestic agenda
Los Angeles Times
Brad Jones, Professor of Political Science
Texas politicians lead effort to study a psychedelic drug. What is ibogaine
USA Today
David Olson, Director of the Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics, Professor of Chemistry
Trump sues to end college tuition benefits for undocumented students. Could California be next?
Los Angeles Times
Kevin Johnson, Distinguished Professor of Law, Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest, Professor of Chicana/o Studies
Small acts, big gains in happiness
Psychology Today
Robert Emmons, Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Ancient carbon dioxide burps once devastated our oceans, and could do so again
Discover Magazine
Isabel P. Montañez, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences
UC Davis professor warns of liberal failures in confronting fascism
Davis Vanguard
Mark Reiff, Research Professor of Philosophy
How Trump’s top economist envisions victory in the trade war
Politico
Katheryn Russ, Professor of Economics
Was there an idyllic time before carnivores?
BBC CrowdScience
Lynne A. Isbell, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology
Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget threatens AI adaptation in California schools | Opinion
The Sacramento Bee
Marit J. MacArthur, Lecturer in the University Writing Program
UC Davis elevates the arts
KMAX
Nicolas Dosman, Associate Professor of Teaching in Music, Director of Choirs
California's Yurok Tribe gets back ancestral lands that were taken over 120 years ago
Associated Press
Beth Rose Middleton Manning, Professor of Native American Studies
'We are terrified': Trump's migrant crackdown has workers and firms worried
BBC
Giovanni Peri, C. Bryan Cameron Distinguished Professor in International Economics
Bitcoin braces itself for a quantum computing onslaught
The Week
Isaac Kim, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Researchers transform carbon waste into valuable building material
SciTechDaily
Jesús M. Velázquez, Associate Professor of Chemistry
The science of forgetfulness and how to remember better
KSBW
Charan Ranganath, Professor of Psychology
Vera Rubin Observatory brings universe’s darkest mysteries into focus
New York Times
Tony Tyson, Distinguished Research Professor in Physics and Astronomy
New research at University of California, Davis suggests toddlers’ eye movements predict ability to judge memories
Sierra Sun Times
Simona Ghetti, Professor of Psychology
Lynn Freed, award-winning Bay Area author and teacher, dies at 79
MSN.com
Lynn Freed, Professor Emerita of English
Why I wear the turban
The New Yorker
Manvir Singh, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Forget what the studies suggest, there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ key to happiness
Study Finds
Emorie Beck, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Iran retaliates with attack on U.S. air base in Qatar, raising economic concerns
KRCR-TV
John M. Theobald, Continuing Lecturer in Communication
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May Media Mention Highlights
Every day faculty and students from the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis are highlighted in the news media, having their research featured and commenting on the most pressing issues facing the world. Check out some of these news media highlights from May 2025.