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Congratulations to Professor Stacy Fahrenthold, the 2025 winner of The Nikki Keddie Book Award! Given by the Middle East Studies Association of North America, the award recognizes outstanding scholarly work in the area of religion, revolution, and/or society in the Middle East.
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations to Professor Stacy Fahrenthold, the 2025 winner of The Nikki Keddie Book Award! Given by the Middle East Studies Association of North America, the award recognizes outstanding scholarly work in the area of religion, revolution, and/or society in the Middle East.
At @ucdavis.bsky.social, research knows no bounds. From more treatments to cleaner air and safer communities, our research touches every aspect of life, but funding is crucial for bringing these breakthroughs from our labs to your lives.
Learn more: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives
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November 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
At @ucdavis.bsky.social, research knows no bounds. From more treatments to cleaner air and safer communities, our research touches every aspect of life, but funding is crucial for bringing these breakthroughs from our labs to your lives.
Learn more: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives
Learn more: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives
As classrooms confront challenging questions about global events, @history-ucdavis.bsky.social scholars are providing resources that foster critical thinking, nuance, and meaningful discussion.
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Teaching Middle Eastern and Arab American History in a Time of Active Conflict
The violence that erupted in Gaza in 2023 changed the political climate of teaching the Middle East in schools across the U.S. The UC Davis California History-Social Science Project has released new materials that teachers everywhere can use to confiden...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As classrooms confront challenging questions about global events, @history-ucdavis.bsky.social scholars are providing resources that foster critical thinking, nuance, and meaningful discussion.
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Looking Inside Icy Moons @ucdlands.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/looking...
Looking Inside Icy Moons
The outer planets of the Solar System are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn’s moon Enceladus, are known to have oceans of liquid water between the ice shell and the rocky cor...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Earth’s biggest extinction didn’t happen all at once; it unfolded region by region over hundreds of thousands of years. @ucdavis.bsky.social research tells us more about a rolling collapse that changed life on Earth forever.
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UC Davis Study Reveals How Earth's Greatest Extinction Really Happened
In a new study appearing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UC Davis researchers challenge the idea that the volcanic eruptions triggered a single global, environmental collapse all at once. Rather, the devastation and environmental...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Earth’s biggest extinction didn’t happen all at once; it unfolded region by region over hundreds of thousands of years. @ucdavis.bsky.social research tells us more about a rolling collapse that changed life on Earth forever.
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Check out this article from @theatlantic.com, featuring Professor Janine Wilson from @ucdavis.bsky.social economics!
An increasing number of college students are arriving on campus with math skills that don't meet middle-school standards. Rose Horowitch reports on what’s behind the national decline in mathematical ability:
‘A Recipe for Idiocracy’
What happens when even college students can’t do math anymore?
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Check out this article from @theatlantic.com, featuring Professor Janine Wilson from @ucdavis.bsky.social economics!
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Thanks to Maria, the institute will build upon on UC Davis’ longstanding leadership in sustainability — expanding that legacy globally through new partnerships and innovation that bridges disciplines and industries.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
A new era of creativity and sustainability begins.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Thanks to Maria, the institute will build upon on UC Davis’ longstanding leadership in sustainability — expanding that legacy globally through new partnerships and innovation that bridges disciplines and industries.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
Experience the ocean like never before at UC Davis’ Bodega Marine Lab.
This hands-on summer program balances fieldwork and lab research, helping students gain practical skills while contributing to climate change research.
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This hands-on summer program balances fieldwork and lab research, helping students gain practical skills while contributing to climate change research.
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Protecting the Ocean We Have
Every year, the Bodega Marine Laboratory hosts summer sessions for undergraduate students interested in coastal systems and marine science. During the roughly five-week program, students take classes in topics like coastal oceanography, marine environme...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Experience the ocean like never before at UC Davis’ Bodega Marine Lab.
This hands-on summer program balances fieldwork and lab research, helping students gain practical skills while contributing to climate change research.
Visit the Letters and Science Magazine to read more.
This hands-on summer program balances fieldwork and lab research, helping students gain practical skills while contributing to climate change research.
Visit the Letters and Science Magazine to read more.
A new era of creativity and sustainability begins.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A new era of creativity and sustainability begins.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
When a sign at Muir Woods National Monument was edited, it sparked a national debate over who gets to tell America’s story.
Keith David Watenpaugh writes about the removal of historical context and how it endangers the integrity of public history and our understanding of who we are as a nation.
Keith David Watenpaugh writes about the removal of historical context and how it endangers the integrity of public history and our understanding of who we are as a nation.
Attacks on Public History and America's National Parks
A visit to Muir Woods National Monument prompts a reflection on the current attacks on public history and Keith David Watenpaugh's past as a National Park Ranger.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
When a sign at Muir Woods National Monument was edited, it sparked a national debate over who gets to tell America’s story.
Keith David Watenpaugh writes about the removal of historical context and how it endangers the integrity of public history and our understanding of who we are as a nation.
Keith David Watenpaugh writes about the removal of historical context and how it endangers the integrity of public history and our understanding of who we are as a nation.
Deep-space patterns have long shaped Earth’s climate.
Researcher Isabel P. Montañez and colleagues discovered that orbital shifts affecting the planet hundreds of millions of years ago continue to influence modern climate cycles.
Read more at the Letters and Science Magazine.
Researcher Isabel P. Montañez and colleagues discovered that orbital shifts affecting the planet hundreds of millions of years ago continue to influence modern climate cycles.
Read more at the Letters and Science Magazine.
Deep-Water Sediments Reveal Cyclical Patterns of Extraterrestrial Influence on Earth's Ancient and Modern Climates
Fossil fuel consumption, among other sources of pollution, have resulted in increasing atmospheric and oceanic temperatures, leading to ice sheet melt and unprecedented shifts in our environments. New research from an international team of scientists su...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Deep-space patterns have long shaped Earth’s climate.
Researcher Isabel P. Montañez and colleagues discovered that orbital shifts affecting the planet hundreds of millions of years ago continue to influence modern climate cycles.
Read more at the Letters and Science Magazine.
Researcher Isabel P. Montañez and colleagues discovered that orbital shifts affecting the planet hundreds of millions of years ago continue to influence modern climate cycles.
Read more at the Letters and Science Magazine.
From psychology and physics to politics and art, our scholars are shaping global conversations.
In October, College of Letters and Science faculty were featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Vox, and more, sharing insights that matter.
In October, College of Letters and Science faculty were featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Vox, and more, sharing insights that matter.
October Media Mentions
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 highligh...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
From psychology and physics to politics and art, our scholars are shaping global conversations.
In October, College of Letters and Science faculty were featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Vox, and more, sharing insights that matter.
In October, College of Letters and Science faculty were featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, Vox, and more, sharing insights that matter.
Sound and scholarship are meeting in this month’s Letters and Science Book Club! Dive in and explore music’s power to shape culture, identity, and connection across the globe.
Musical Rhythms Explored by Letters and Science Authors
Welcome to Books of the Month, where once a month, L&S staff select works from our Bookshelf of authors within the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis. This month, in honor of the Taproot New Music Festival taking place Nov. 6 - 9, we explore mus...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sound and scholarship are meeting in this month’s Letters and Science Book Club! Dive in and explore music’s power to shape culture, identity, and connection across the globe.
Federal food assistance is more than a line item; it’s a lifeline.
UC Davis economist Marianne Bitler’s research shows how SNAP budget cuts signed into law could threaten the health and well-being of families across the nation.
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UC Davis economist Marianne Bitler’s research shows how SNAP budget cuts signed into law could threaten the health and well-being of families across the nation.
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Beyond the Shutdown: How SNAP Budget Cuts Threaten Families' Access to Food
Cuts to the federal food assistance program SNAP were part of a $1.1 trillion overall cut in the federal budget bill signed into law this summer. The bill's overall changes to SNAP, including a requirement that some states pay a share of benefit costs f...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Federal food assistance is more than a line item; it’s a lifeline.
UC Davis economist Marianne Bitler’s research shows how SNAP budget cuts signed into law could threaten the health and well-being of families across the nation.
Visit the Letters and Science Magazine to learn more.
UC Davis economist Marianne Bitler’s research shows how SNAP budget cuts signed into law could threaten the health and well-being of families across the nation.
Visit the Letters and Science Magazine to learn more.
Since 1970, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Alan Balch has been a cornerstone of UC Davis chemistry, pushing the boundaries of discovery and uplifting generations of students through mentorship, compassion, and curiosity.
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UC Davis Chemist Alan Balch Reflects on 55 Years of Discovery and Mentorship
Much has changed about UC Davis in the 55 years since Alan Balch's appointment to the Department of Chemistry, housed in the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis. But two things have remained constant: his innovative passion for scientific discove...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Since 1970, Distinguished Professor Emeritus Alan Balch has been a cornerstone of UC Davis chemistry, pushing the boundaries of discovery and uplifting generations of students through mentorship, compassion, and curiosity.
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column.
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CHANCELL-ING: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease touches nearly all of us in some way. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 9 Americans over 65 is afflicted with the disease.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column.
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Recently, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE, honored UC Davis with 36 “Best of District VII” awards. Congratulations to our campus communications community for their continuous outstanding work in storytelling! ucdav.is/3LpAchf
CASE Honors Campus Storytelling
Telling unique stories about the initiatives and people that make UC Davis thrive is essential to the many colleges and research centers that define campus life. Recently, the Council for Advancement ...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Recently, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE, honored UC Davis with 36 “Best of District VII” awards. Congratulations to our campus communications community for their continuous outstanding work in storytelling! ucdav.is/3LpAchf
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Every year, yellow ribbons are tied around the trees surrounding the Quad in honor of our veterans 🌳🎗️ All students, staff and faculty are welcome to join the event with the UC Davis Veterans Success Center on Monday, November 10 from 12:00-1:30 PM.
#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Every year, yellow ribbons are tied around the trees surrounding the Quad in honor of our veterans 🌳🎗️ All students, staff and faculty are welcome to join the event with the UC Davis Veterans Success Center on Monday, November 10 from 12:00-1:30 PM.
#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
Arthur Sze, newly named 2025 U.S. Poet Laureate, visited UC Davis to share his love of poetry and translation.
From reading his own work to discussing his unique “cascade” form, Sze inspired students and the campus community to slow down, reflect, and connect through poetry.
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From reading his own work to discussing his unique “cascade” form, Sze inspired students and the campus community to slow down, reflect, and connect through poetry.
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Living Life More Fully: U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Connects with UC Davis Students
Just weeks after being named U.S. Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress, Arthur Sze visited UC Davis, sharing his love of poetry and translation with students, faculty and community members. Sze was joined by poet Carol Moldaw.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Arthur Sze, newly named 2025 U.S. Poet Laureate, visited UC Davis to share his love of poetry and translation.
From reading his own work to discussing his unique “cascade” form, Sze inspired students and the campus community to slow down, reflect, and connect through poetry.
Learn more:
From reading his own work to discussing his unique “cascade” form, Sze inspired students and the campus community to slow down, reflect, and connect through poetry.
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New sounds. New ideas. Endless creativity.
Happening now! Join us as UC Davis musicians, composers, and guest artists take creative risks, push boundaries, and invite you to discover new sounds at the 2025 Taproot Festival.
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Happening now! Join us as UC Davis musicians, composers, and guest artists take creative risks, push boundaries, and invite you to discover new sounds at the 2025 Taproot Festival.
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Taproot Festival Brings New Music, Experimental Performances
Composers and musicians will come together this fall to build community and experiment with new sounds at the Taproot New Music Festival at UC Davis. Curator Sam Nichols says “there is a sense of adventure” to the festival, which promises to provide aud...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
New sounds. New ideas. Endless creativity.
Happening now! Join us as UC Davis musicians, composers, and guest artists take creative risks, push boundaries, and invite you to discover new sounds at the 2025 Taproot Festival.
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Happening now! Join us as UC Davis musicians, composers, and guest artists take creative risks, push boundaries, and invite you to discover new sounds at the 2025 Taproot Festival.
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Opportunity is closer than you think!
For student Jasmine Khdrlaryan, the UC Center Sacramento program became a bridge between classroom learning and real-world policymaking.
She learned how research, policy, and collaboration come together to create real change, all while expanding her network.
For student Jasmine Khdrlaryan, the UC Center Sacramento program became a bridge between classroom learning and real-world policymaking.
She learned how research, policy, and collaboration come together to create real change, all while expanding her network.
Where Opportunity Awaits: Davis to Sacramento
Finding an internship is not an easy task – it is overwhelming, tedious, and often seems impossible.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Opportunity is closer than you think!
For student Jasmine Khdrlaryan, the UC Center Sacramento program became a bridge between classroom learning and real-world policymaking.
She learned how research, policy, and collaboration come together to create real change, all while expanding her network.
For student Jasmine Khdrlaryan, the UC Center Sacramento program became a bridge between classroom learning and real-world policymaking.
She learned how research, policy, and collaboration come together to create real change, all while expanding her network.
UC Davis Distinguished Professor Richard Robins has received the 2025 Block Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, recognizing a career spent exploring how people’s personalities evolve over time.
Congratulations, Professor Robins!
Congratulations, Professor Robins!
Career Award for Richard Robins Among Society for Personality and Social Psychology 2025 Honors
Richard Robins is among the 2025 honorees of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP), the world’s largest association of social and personality psychologists.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
UC Davis Distinguished Professor Richard Robins has received the 2025 Block Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, recognizing a career spent exploring how people’s personalities evolve over time.
Congratulations, Professor Robins!
Congratulations, Professor Robins!
Check out Letters and Science Economist Giovanni Peri on @mindsovermatters.bsky.social !
Did you catch our second episode last week with Giovanni Peri?
Peri -- an award-winning global economist and one of the world’s leading experts on migration -- joined us to discuss the impact of deportation and immigration on the U.S. economy.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2hASkuIp8
Peri -- an award-winning global economist and one of the world’s leading experts on migration -- joined us to discuss the impact of deportation and immigration on the U.S. economy.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2hASkuIp8
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Check out Letters and Science Economist Giovanni Peri on @mindsovermatters.bsky.social !
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New UC Davis study uncovers how cells prevent dangerous blood sugar crashes, offering hope for better ways to avoid hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. ucdav.is/4pV7vIy
#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
New UC Davis study uncovers how cells prevent dangerous blood sugar crashes, offering hope for better ways to avoid hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. ucdav.is/4pV7vIy
#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
With an NSF grant, UC Davis mathematician Sameer Iyer is refining Navier-Stokes equations and studying turbulence and boundary layers. His work has applications in multiple disciplines and includes initiatives to make these fields more accessible to students.
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UC Davis Mathematician Awarded $400K National Science Foundation CAREER Grant to Study Complexity of Fluid Flows
Sameer Iyer, an associate professor of mathematics at the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis, recently received a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program to advance his theoretical work on t...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
With an NSF grant, UC Davis mathematician Sameer Iyer is refining Navier-Stokes equations and studying turbulence and boundary layers. His work has applications in multiple disciplines and includes initiatives to make these fields more accessible to students.
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