The UC Davis Global Learning Fair is this Thursday, October 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at ARC Ballrooms A&B. Come by to learn about study abroad programs, global internships, leadership opportunities, ways to go abroad after graduation, and options to fund your participation in these experiences!

UC Davis is a place where threatened scholars can rebuild their lives. With support from the Global Community Emergency Fund, an Afghan physician displaced by conflict is now advancing research and mentoring students. This October, we aim to raise $5,000 through #CrowdfundUCDavis. Learn more:

Whether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, UC Davis international scholars are invited to connect in a welcoming and virtual space for the monthly SISS Scholar Coffee Break.
October 2, 9 to 10 a.m.
Register for the Zoom link to join:

Tomorrow at 3:30, Services for International Students and Scholars will hold the virtual Fall Quarter Town Hall to update the UC Davis international student and scholar community about changes in federal immigration. UC Davis staff and faculty are welcome. Registration is required: buff.ly/cKYwHnr

Join us in welcoming the 2025-26 Humphrey Fellows to UC Davis! For the next several months, the Fellows will sharpen professional skills, build leadership capacity and engage in meaningful collaboration across campus and with the community. Reach out to begin connecting!

From Madrid to Davis, Kate Villegas’s study abroad journey transformed her academic path and personal growth.

As a double-major in human development and communications, Kate chose to spend a semester in Spain—studying sociology, practicing Spanish and building lifelong friendships.

Congratulations to the seven UC Davis alumni selected for 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Student awards! These global scholars will teach and research across Asia, Europe and Latin America, including studying electric vehicle policy, aging research and serving as English teaching assistants.

Shingirai Taodzera's education and career took him 10,000 miles from home. Africa remains crucial to his work in transforming livelihoods. Learn how he engages with African leaders, the funding resources that have opened opportunities, and lessons inspiring his students: bit.ly/3TG6zsN #GlobalAggies

What would a world free of poverty, hunger, discrimination and environmental crisis look like?

The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a roadmap toward a more peaceful and prosperous world.

SDG intern Rishita Kumar explores the power of empathy: globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/hidden-...

Through a blending of both science and writing, third-year undergraduate Anya Nygaard made unforgettable memories in the Scottish Highlands. After studying abroad for four weeks, she returned with a new perspective on environmental science, learning, and friendship.

Advice for international students/scholars: consider not traveling internationally, especially if you need to apply for a visa to return or are subject to travel restrictions; you need a valid visa only to enter the U.S.; gov policies can create uncertainty when returning to the U.S. buff.ly/q8DJFVX

As our 25th anniversary celebration comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for everyone who has been a part of our journey.

As we honor the past, we look ahead with excitement and dedication to the next 25 years of driving global engagement and shaping a more interconnected world.

The UC Davis Aggies Near and Far club is a podcast group that aims to raise awareness about global learning opportunities. Led by Jannet Torres Espinoza, a fourth-year graduate student and Ph.D. candidate, this vibrant club strives to share the stories of diverse individuals. buff.ly/90fllLf

Global learning isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.

It empowers students to collaborate with others, solve complex challenges and build a more just, resilient and interconnected world.

Learn more in this commentary by Hilary Landorf and Joanna Regulska. globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/beyond-...

Climate education isn’t optional—it’s essential.

A new proposal at UC Davis aims to introduce a Climate Crisis General Education Requirement to equip every Aggie with the tools to tackle climate challenges across any field.

Learn more: globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/learnin...

Join us on Monday (May 19) from 3 to 6 p.m. to honor the impact of globally focused research at @ucdavis.bsky.social and engage in dialogue. While much of this work has been halted with the closure of USAID, its importance and influence around the world remain. buff.ly/f4MId6M #UCDavisGlobal

Communities deserve to breathe clean air, drink safe water and live without fear of toxic exposure. Jonathan K. London leads NIH-funded research that builds collaborative partnerships between scientists with communities facing environmental hazards.

Meet UC Davis College of Engineering M.S. student and 2023-24 Mandela Washington Fellow Roy Akumu. From working on transportation projects in Somalia and Uganda to now researching solutions with the UC Davis Transit Lab, Roy is bridging borders to bring lasting infrastructure reform:

When UC Davis Humphrey Fellow Ana Celis (Mexico, 2024-25) was selected to speak at the Global Leadership Forum, she had two weeks to prepare a passionate call for preservation and awareness of groundwater environments. Read about her and her call-to-action: globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/humphre...

Meet Aidan Chiang, a second-year International Relations student at UC Davis embracing global learning through the GEO-LLC, study abroad in Malaysia, and internships focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/cultiva...

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