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Gracianne Kirsch, a UC Davis Art Studio M.F.A. alum, with their work at the Arts & Humanities 2024 Graduate Exhibition held in the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. Kirsch won the inaugural Letters & Science Prize for Excellence. (Hung Q. Pham Photography)

Merging the Ethereal and the Tangible

by Maria Sestito, College of Letters and Science
April 07, 2025

This weekend in Circa's "Opus", 10 acrobats and the Debussy String Quartet celebrate the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich in a work of stunning power, virtuosity and physical poetry (Justin Nicholas/ photography).

Weekender: Spring into Spring Arts

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
April 03, 2025

woman and man sitting on bench in park-like setting

Alumni Couple to Receive 2025 UC Davis Medal, University’s Highest Honor

by Karen Nikos-Rose
March 27, 2025

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Adele Zhang, senior continuing lecturer, prepares a recently donated garment to be added to the Design Collection at UC Davis. (Maria Sestito/ UC Davis)

Adele Zhang Brings UC Davis Textile Collection to London

by Maria Sestito, College of Letters and Science
March 27, 2025

Two chimpanzees using hand gestures with green, natural background

The Conversation: How are Humans Different From Other Animals?

by Eli Elster, Doctoral Candidate in Evolutionary Anthropology, UC Davis
March 19, 2025

2025 Massive Reforms photo with American Flag in Background and 2025 Massive Reforms in foreground

UC Davis Expert Media Sources on Federal Issues

by Karen Nikos-Rose
March 18, 2025

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Pipeline in green valley

The Conversation: Do Environmental Protection Laws Still Apply Under Trump?

by Albert C. Lin, UC Davis Professor of Law
March 13, 2025

This Sunday at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, Yamato's enticing drum performance features over 40 Taiko drums on stage. You’ll become engulfed in the sound of the Taiko, becoming one with the performers. (Courtesy photo)

Weekender: End the Quarter with Exciting Music and Dance

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
March 13, 2025

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The Conversation: Can the Trump Administration Legally Deport Palestinian Rights Advocate Mahmoud Khalil?

by Gabriel J. Chin, UC Davis Professor of Law
March 13, 2025

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How Do UC Davis Scholars Tackle Antisemitism and Islamophobia?

by Maria Sestito
March 12, 2025

The choruses of UC Davis — the Concert Choir and the Chamber Singers — join to sing the music that Albert J. McNeil (1920–2022) loved and championed with guest conductor Dr. Jan Taylor this weekend.

Weekender: Start Your March with the Arts

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
March 06, 2025

UC Davis Media Sources on Trade, Tariffs, Supply Chain

by Karen Nikos-Rose
March 05, 2025

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People gathering at rocky sanctuary site in Peru.

How Do Pilgrimage Sites Arise?

by Greg Watry
March 04, 2025

UC Davis Art Lecture Series features Torkwase Dyson whose work explores ecology, infrastructure, and architecture this upcoming week. Picture details: Torkwase Dyson, Liquid A Place (Lance Gerber/ photography, Courtesy of the artists and Desert X).

Weekender: The Sun is Out, New Art is In

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
February 27, 2025

Black children in classroom at St. HOPE's Public School 7, Sacramento

How Does Investment in Black Communities Help Everyone?

by Ya Yang/UC Davis Graduate Student/for Cal Matters
February 21, 2025

People holding American flags at citizenship ceremony

What is Birthright Citizenship?

by Alex Russell
February 21, 2025

Isidore String Quartet brings Juilliard talent to Mozart’s classics this weekend at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. (Courtesy)

Weekender: Experience the Art, Music of Different Cultures

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
February 19, 2025

Figures in art work in Native dress in gold and brown

Gorman Museum Features 'Olé Ham Nees: We Call Him Coyote'

by Karen Nikos-Rose
February 19, 2025

This year’s Templeton Colloquium, moderated by UC Davis professor of art and architectural history Heghnar Watenpaugh, features a powerful conversation on cultural heritage on Feb. 21. Join two of the most incisive voices in cultural heritage debates at the 2025 Templeton Colloquium to explore the stakes for its protection worldwide. Photo: The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem in August 2017. (Hrag Vartanian, Hyperallergic/ courtesy photo)

Weekender: Celebrate Your Love of Art this Valentine's Weekend

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
February 13, 2025

UC Davis Art History professor, Heghnar Watenpaugh, gave lecture “Survivor Objects and Captive Sites: Art and Cultural Heritage in Genocide” at The Getty Center in Los Angeles this past December on the Armenian genocide and the significance of art. (Jamie Gelfond/ photography)

UC Davis Art History’s Watenpaugh Inspires with Her Perspective on Art and Cultural Heritage Destruction

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
February 10, 2025

The Bereishit Dance Company is known for their contemporary approach to traditional Korean culture with work that beautifully connects the forms and themes of sports and traditional arts. They will perform at Jackson Hall at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Weekender: Soul Music, Drag and ArtMix Bring Fun to the Arts

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
February 06, 2025

Sign in window for SNAP

Is There Too Much Administrative Burden in Accessing SNAP and WIC Benefits?

by Marianne Bitler and Seojung Oh
February 06, 2025

Artwork of figures in Native costumes in golds and browns

Weekender: Ruby Neri and Her Art, Thiebaud Endowed Lecture, New Art Coming to Gorman

by Jamie Gelfond, News and Media Relations Intern
January 30, 2025

First Opera by Black American — Brought to Light by UC Davis Historian — Gets Its Due

by Karen Nikos-Rose
January 30, 2025

Couple having ice cream cones at park

Men and Women Equally Attracted to Younger Partners, UC Davis Study Suggests

by Karen Nikos-Rose
January 27, 2025

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