“Folklore and Fairytales: the Literary Words of Taylor Swift” is a one-unit first-year seminar that treats Swift’s songwriting as a serious object of literary study, incorporating readings, discussions, creative analysis, and, of course, listening sessions. The course is open to all undergraduates, with preference given to first-years, and is offered through the Office of Undergraduate Education.

The Academic Senate and Federation have announced their top awards, comprising 15 academics across various disciplines throughout the university. The awards cite the impact these academics have had on their fields, on UC Davis students and on the broader community through public service.

What happens when “efficiency” comes at the expense of people? In his new book, American Carnage, Journalist and UC Davis Writing Center lecturer Sasha Abramsky examines the human cost of DOGE cuts during the second Trump administration. From lost healthcare to erased pensions, Abramsky focuses on the lived experiences behind policy decisions and reflects on empathy, free speech and the state of journalism today.