Sociologist Ariana Valle spoke with 112 Latina and Puerto Rican activists in central Florida during the 2016 presidential election and learned how they supported their communities in a region politically and racially hostile to Latinos. The study was published recently in the UC Press journal Aztlan.

A new book by John Hawkins, Distinguished Professor of linguistics, untangles some of the fundamental linguistic issues underpinning cases involving high-profile clients including Hollywood celebrities, major league sports teams and some of the world’s largest corporations.

A new report co-authored by UC Davis sociologist Ariana Valle documents steep economic costs for Los Angeles Latino business owners during the June 2025 surge, including an estimated $3.16 million in losses for local businesses and an uncertain financial future.

As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult for anyone to keep track of. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have built a public database to help.

A new study in communication scoured the book buying histories and ratings of more than 35,000 Amazon shoppers and found that while some buy books that are similar to others they have enjoyed, people who were more curious were more likely to try something completely different and to like it.