UC Davis Global Affairs

10/02/2026

Maya Sahtout’s study abroad experiences in Bolivia and Peru helped shape her commitment to culturally responsive medicine. By learning from local communities about traditional and herbal remedies, she gained new perspectives on healthcare access, cultural values and collaborative patient care.

Learn more about Maya's journey at https://globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/bridging-medical-barriers-through-traditional-medicine-south-america

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Growing up as the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, Maya Sahtout learned early on how to bridge cultures. Those experiences sparked a passion for medicine that led her from Bolivia to Peru, where she explored global health, traditional healing practices, and the power of culturally responsive care...

09/28/2026

Looking to connect, unwind, and meet fellow international scholars?

Join us for the SISS Scholar Coffee Break, a welcoming virtual space for international faculty, visiting researchers, and the UC Davis community to connect, network, and build meaningful connections.

When: October 1, 2026
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
Where: Zoom

Don’t miss out, join the conversation and register here: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/events/siss-scholar-coffee-break-october-2026

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09/04/2026

What does it mean to explore human rights, memory and democracy in the places where history unfolded?

As their three-week “Human Rights, Memory, and Democracy in Chile” program comes to a close, UC Davis students are reflecting on an immersive journey examining the legacies of Chile’s dictatorship and its aftermath.

Alongside students from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, they have engaged in intercultural dialogue and learned firsthand from the people, communities and places that have shaped Chile’s history.

Their journey has taken them from the colorful port city of Valparaíso to the Paine Memorial, deepening their understanding of how societies remember the past and work toward a more democratic future.

Check out all our 2027 study abroad programs: https://globallearning.ucdavis.edu/pathways/academics/studyabroad

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Photo 1: UC Davis students in Valparaíso, Chile, with the Pacific Ocean visible in the distance.

Photo 2: Students and family members of victims of the 1973 Paine massacre, which occurred during the Pinochet regime (1973–1990), stand in front of the Paine Memorial in Paine, Chile.

08/31/2026

Looking to connect, unwind, and meet fellow international scholars?

Join us for the SISS Scholar Coffee Break, a welcoming virtual space for international faculty, visiting researchers, and the UC Davis community to connect, network, and build meaningful connections.

When: September 3, 2026
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
Where: Zoom

Don’t miss out, join the conversation and register here: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/events/siss-scholar-coffee-break-september-2026

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08/28/2026

From the Writing Center to Athens, Aliki Dragona helps UC Davis students and faculty see the world through a wider lens. As faculty director of academic programs at Global Affairs and a leader of the Writers in Greece program, she brings global learning into the classroom, study abroad and campus-wide faculty development.

Image description: A large group of students poses in front of the Parthenon in Athens during the Writers in Greece program.

Read more at https://globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/aliki-dragona-fostering-global-learning-through-writing-and-education

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08/24/2026

Did you know Global Affairs has more than one account on Instagram?

Follow Services for International Students and Scholars at their new account, , for information, news, events and programs for international students, faculty, researchers and staff at UC Davis.

Follow (or keep following) the Global Learning Hub at to continue seeing our global learning programs (including study abroad), activities and events for all UC Davis students in your feed.

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Two students sit at a table inside the main lobby of the International Center. One student in a dark gray UC Davis Food Science and Technology hoodie laughs and her friend at the table in a cream coat looks on. Behind the students, two other students sit at another table with their refillable water bottles on the table top.

08/12/2026

After more than a decade of visionary leadership, Joanna Regulska will retire as UC Davis Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs on November 1, 2026.

Since joining UC Davis in 2015, Joanna has expanded global learning opportunities, strengthened international partnerships and advanced research collaborations around the world.

We are deeply grateful for Joanna's leadership and the lasting impact she has made on Global Affairs, UC Davis and the global community. Congratulations, Joanna!

Read the full story: https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/global-affairs-vice-provost-and-dean-regulska-retire

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 Nov. 1 from her role as vice provost and dean of Global Affairs.

08/03/2026

Looking to connect, unwind, and meet fellow international scholars?

Join us for the SISS Scholar Coffee Break, a welcoming virtual space for international faculty, visiting researchers, and the UC Davis community to connect, network, and build meaningful connections.

When: August 6, 2026
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
Where: Zoom

Don’t miss out, join the conversation and register here: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/events/siss-scholar-coffee-break-august-2026

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07/23/2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently published its final rule replacing duration of status for F and J visa holders.

UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) invites the UC Davis international community to join one of our upcoming live update and Q&A webinars. SISS advisors will share what we currently know about the final rule, discuss its potential impact and answer your questions.

Questions may be submitted in advance during registration. Please note that these webinars will not be recorded.

Webinar for F and J Student Visa Holders at UC Davis
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Register: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/events/webinar-students-duration-status-updates-and-final-rule-dhs

Webinar for J Scholars, Professors and Short-Term Visa Holders at UC Davis
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Register: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/events/webinar-scholars-duration-status-updates-and-final-rule-dhs

Webinar for Academic Department Advisors and Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Register: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/events/webinar-academic-department-advisors-and-staff-updates-dhs-final-rule-and-qa

Visit the SISS website for the latest updates and frequently asked questions: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/news/final-rule-updates
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A person sits on a park bench, reading, with a black bicycle leaning against the back of the bench. The person sits facing a sunlit pond with green plants along the embankment. Ducks gather behind another bench and other students sit on benches and the grass and walk by in this calm, leafy setting.

07/17/2026

Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that replaces duration of status with fixed time periods for length of stay for F and J visa holders, and formalizes a process to request extensions, now overseen by DHS.

We understand that members of our campus community on F and J visas will have questions about how this final rule will affect them. Services for International Students and Scholars is analyzing the rule so advisors can accurately answer your questions.

More information will be posted on a dedicated page on our website as we have it. We encourage you to regularly check: https://siss.ucdavis.edu/news/final-rule-updates

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