Alum Harry Shontz (LS '12), who majored in history and psychology at UC Davis, received a 2025-26 Milken Educator Award. The award, one of the most highly regarded honors for K-12 teachers, recognizes overall excellence.

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 July 2025.