Global Affairs Quarterly | Summer 2026

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After more than a decade of advancing global education and engagement and strengthening UC Davis’s connections around the world, Joanna Regulska will retire on November 1, 2026, from her role as vice provost and dean of Global Affairs.

UC Davis Global News

The 2026 Global Learning Conference: Gearing Up for a World of Connection



Students from UC Davis and across California came together at the 2026 Global Learning Conference to explore compassionate global leadership, build professional skills and expand their networks. Discover how the event inspired participants to turn global experiences into meaningful impact.

Humphrey Fellows Leave an Impact with Their 2026 Ignite Talks

Eight Humphrey Fellows transformed personal stories into powerful Ignite Talks on leadership, resilience and global connection. Discover how these inspiring voices are fostering cross-cultural understanding and leaving a lasting impact on the UC Davis community and beyond.

National Leader in Access to Education Abroad

UC Davis has become a national leader in expanding access to education abroad, ranking among the nation's top producers of Gilman Scholars. Learn how campus partnerships and scholarship support are helping more students turn global experiences into life-changing opportunities.

Umbria Jazz Feast: Where Global Sounds Meet Italian Streets

UC Davis Professor Pierpaolo Polzonetti’s new documentary, Umbria Jazz Feast, explores how music, food and culture unite people across borders. Discover how a Global Affairs-supported project captures the vibrant spirit of jazz and global connection in the heart of Italy.

Research Around Campus

Global Aggies

Summer Start: A World of Preparation and Collaboration

Summer Start helps incoming international students build confidence before fall quarter through academics, mentorship and community. Learn how undergraduates Manasa (Mana) Rajnath and Yian (Patrick) Liao transformed their early campus experience into leadership opportunities, lasting friendships and a strong foundation for success at UC Davis.

Scholar of the World: Judi Eppele’s Inspiring Environmental Efforts

Graduate student Judi Eppele is turning her passion for environmental sustainability into global action through research, study abroad and leadership. Discover how her UC Davis experiences are preparing her to address climate and sustainability challenges and inspire positive change around the world.

Cultivating Global Connections through Agriculture: Meena’s Story

Meena Pandey, a second-year graduate student in International Agricultural Development, is cultivating connections through research and leadership. Learn how a Global Grad Grant and a certificate in Global Leadership have helped her expand her impact, strengthen cross-cultural partnerships and advance solutions for sustainability and environmental protection.

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