UC Davis Global Affairs

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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Students with backpacks walk in small groups nearby and across a crosswalk toward a modern campus building labeled "LATITUDE" and "38.5°", with a wide wooden overhang and second-floor balcony seating. Trees and plants surround the building. It's a sunny day with a clear blue sky.

07/14/2026

It's an exciting summer for Global Aggies pursuing their MBAs in programs abroad.

06/29/2026

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: July 2, 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-july-2026

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06/18/2026

Graduate student Meena Pandey is cultivating global connections through agriculture. Her research experiences in China, Egypt and beyond are advancing sustainable agriculture while helping her build the skills and partnerships needed to address global challenges.

Read Meena's story: https://globalaffairs.ucdavis.edu/news/cultivating-global-connections-through-agriculture-meenas-story

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Image Description: Meena Pandey walks on the Great Wall of China.

06/13/2026

There’s so much to celebrate, Aggies! Thanks to those who were able to attend the Global Aggies Graduation Celebration earlier this month. Swipe through some photos from the event. Congratulations to you all!

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1. Two graduates stand side by side, smiling for a photo while holding playful graduation-themed props. One wears star-shaped glasses topped with graduation caps, while the other holds oversized decorative glasses on a stick. Both wear graduation gowns and Global Affairs stoles. The blue UC Davis Global Affairs backdrop behind them creates a festive graduation photo booth setting.
2. Several students stand around a large table covered with colorful stickers, markers, scissors, paper, and graduation caps. They look through supplies and work on decorating their caps. The Global Learning Hub entrance is visible in the background.
3. A graduate stands smiling in front of a blue UC Davis Global Affairs step-and-repeat backdrop. They wear a navy graduation gown and a navy and gold Global Aggies stole while holding a glittery gold sign that reads “Just Graduated.” A photographer appears out of focus in the foreground, capturing the portrait.
4. A graduate poses for a portrait in full graduation regalia, including a navy gown and a black-and-gold Global Affairs stole. They stand in front of a blue UC Davis Global Affairs backdrop and smile toward the camera. Natural light from nearby windows brightens the scene.
5. Three students stand around a table covered with craft materials, including pom-poms, scissors, and a glue gun. One student appears to be assembling a decorative item while the others select materials. Sunlight streams through large windows behind them.