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BOOKS OF MONTH

Understanding Humans Through Language

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COSMOLOGY

Questioning the Universe's Origin Story

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In Memoriam: Konstantinos Papamichael

by College of Letters and Science

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Konstantinos “Kosta” Papamichael, a visionary researcher, educator, and leader in the field of daylighting design and founder of the California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis.

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FACULTY

In Memoriam: Mariel Vázquez

Mariel Vázquez was an esteemed applied mathematician and an internationally recognized member of the scientific community.

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ADMINISTRATION

Keeping a Pulse on the Psychedelic Science Scene

Learn about the day-to-day of Sarah Solar, the program coordinator and nexus point for the UC Davis Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics.

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STUDENTS

How Personality and Social Support Can Help Us Recover When Life Goes Wrong

Can personality affect recovery from illness or injury? UC Davis research examines how social support and personality traits influence long-term health outcomes.

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BUSINESS

UC Davis Student Startup Makes Vaccination Records Accessible, Portable and Global

DOZEY digitizes vaccination records to make them secure, portable, and accessible worldwide, reducing costs and repeat vaccinations.

Stories you may have missed

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UC Davis Hosts Novelist Carlo Lucarelli in Inaugural Italian Literary Festival 

  • by College of Letters and Science
  • September 16, 2026
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Award-winning Italian writer Carlo Lucarelli spoke with students about what makes crime fiction work and how fictional stories can reveal truths about difficult moments in history. He also discussed his latest novel, L’inverno più nero, or The Darkest Winter. 
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New UC Davis Research Aims to Help STEM Students Overcome Procrastination

  • by Alex Russell
  • September 08, 2026
  • Community
The National Science Foundation has just awarded a $174,000 research grant to psychologist Emorie Beck to study procrastination among students in the STEM fields. The study is part of a four-university collaboration that will develop new tools that can benefit all students.
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Letters and Science Faculty Win UC Davis Global Affairs Grants to Expand Global Learning

  • by College of Letters and Science
  • September 08, 2026
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UC Davis Global Affairs has awarded two 2026 Peter and Marion London Global Learning Expansion Grants to faculty in the College of Letters and Science to develop or enhance global learning in their courses.
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Psychology Professor Emeritus Receives Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship

  • by Alex Russell
  • September 03, 2026
  • Community
George R. Mangun, distinguished professor emeritus of psychology, has been named a Royal Society Wolfson Fellow in recognition of his body of research advancing the fields of psychology and neuroscience.
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Building Community with UC Davis Graduate Students, One Carb and Furry Friend at a Time

  • by Alex Russell
  • September 01, 2026
  • Community
For her many contributions at UC Davis Maria Calderon Leon, a Ph.D. student in psychology, was recognized with a 2026 Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Inclusive Excellence. The road to this recognition began when she realized how hard it was for her fellow graduate students to connect with each other.

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