The UC Davis Office of Strategic Communications launched #FromLabstoLives in February 2025 in partnership with the Office of Research and Government and Community Relations. The campaign features testimonials from researchers and people who have benefited from their work: https://ucdav.is/3ZRGI4p
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Real research. Real people. Real impact.
Federal funding turns our engineering research into real-world solutions that improve the lives of all people and the planet.
Learn more about @ucdavis.bsky.social engineering research by visiting: ow.ly/4E6550Xbt8W
#FromLabsToLives
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What really happens when research funding is threatened?
Research at @ucdavis.bsky.social knows no bounds. Whether it's more treatments, cleaner air, or safer communities, our research touches every aspect of life.
Show your support at https://bit.ly/4kKBtx0
#FromLabstoLives #UCDavisDelivers
A view from inside a large circular medical or research device shows two people standing outside it, looking into the opening. On the left side of the image, bold white text reads “Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.” Below the text is a blue square graphic with the words “From Labs to Lives,” alongside the UC Davis logo.
A year after its launch, the "From Labs to Lives" campaign is spotlighting the researchers who are working to improve lives through their work across @ucdavis.bsky.social and UC Davis Health. Image: A view from inside a PET scan shows two people. Text reads “Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.”
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UC Davis Global Affairs welcomes Samantha Lu as the new Director of Services for International Students and Scholars, beginning February 23, 2026. Lu brings more than 20 years of experience supporting international students and scholars at leading research universities.
UC Davis student Lauren Riggs spent six weeks in New Zealand interning with Anxiety New Zealand. From learning about Māori approaches to anxiety to building community connections, her experience highlights the impact of global education on inclusive mental health practices.
Some paths bend, loop and cross borders — and that’s where growth happens.
Andrea Solis Olguin’s journey to civil engineering spans countries, disciplines and identities. Her study abroad experience in Mexico brought sustainability, community and global perspective together.
As she retires in January 2026, we’re celebrating Karen Beardsley’s nearly decade-long impact at Global Affairs. From mentoring international fellows to building global professional networks, her work has connected communities worldwide with UC Davis.
globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/transfo...
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Warm greetings this season from UC Davis Global Affairs!
Thank you for joining us in advancing global curiosity, understanding and engagement. We look forward to continuing to build a brighter future together.
Wishing you peace, inspiration and hope in the year ahead.
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Visitors stopping at UC Davis Global Affairs tents set up in an outdoor courtyard.
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Thank you to our campus partners and fellow Aggies who joined us in 2025 for events, activities and programs. See you in the new year! #UCDavisGlobal
We are excited to share our 2024-25 Annual Report with you. This past year, we made significant strides toward our mission thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, faculty, students and partners on campus and around the world.
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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.
December 4, 9 to 10 a.m.
Register for the Zoom link to join:
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When international students and scholars arrive at UC Davis, one of the first people to welcome them is Karen Harding from Global Affairs.
Drawing on her own experiences abroad, Karen helps create a sense of home for our global community.
Read more about her journey:
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.
November 6, 9 to 10 a.m.
Register for the Zoom link to join:
Join us and Shields Library for the International Open House. Novermber 19th, 3-5pm. Learn how the UC Davis Library supports students, no matter where they are from. Enjoy free food, take a 20-minute tour, meet librarians, and browse books in more than a dozen languages.
UC Davis Professor Jiayi Young collaborates with artists, humanists and engineers around the world to explore how AI shapes culture and society. Her projects in France, the U.S. and Taiwan are redefining what global education and creativity can achieve.
Read more about her work:
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UC Davis Library and Global Affairs will host the Shields Library International Open House on November 19, 3-5 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy building tours, free food, activities, explore books in many languages, and discover how the library supports students from around the world. buff.ly/rRwN7Fy
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
An adult smiling at a baby who is wearing a yellow outfit, with text 'Helping babies thrive - From Labs to Lives' and the UC Davis logo.
UC Davis researchers have learned how breast milk nurtures the good bacteria that help babies thrive from the very beginning. This scientific discovery is key to protecting infant health, especially for the most vulnerable. #FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science https://bit.ly/4n440Nm
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Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.
#FromLabsToLives
Image of a microscope with the words "UC Davis Research Solves Real-World Problems." The words "From Labs to Lives" are in a blue box over the UC Davis logo.
UC Davis research improves lives locally, nationally and globally. Federally funded research is crucial for transforming breakthroughs into real-world solutions. When funding freezes, progress stalls and costs soar. Learn about UC Davis research: buff.ly/TD1TG2g
#FromLabsToLives | #SpeakUp4Science
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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!
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:
Students bike and walk on the UC Davis campus on a fall day.
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-...
