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UCDavisDelivers: The Impact of the College of Letters and Science

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Bad Bunny’s Code-Switching Helps Bilingual Students Feel Seen

The worldwide superstar's pride in his culture and use of language validates experiences of many bilingual Spanish speakers, including at UC Davis.

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Tony Tyson Named to TIME's List of 100 Most Influential People of 2026

Tony Tyson, a distinguished research professor of physics and astronomy, was honored for his work as chief scientist of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

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Police Searches and Consent

A new study applied AI tools and techniques to New York Police Department body-worn camera footage to learn whether officers followed legal rules for stops and searches.

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