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Meet Luis Nieto, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

  • by Luis Nieto, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
What motivates you? "Currently, I am the Dean of the Faculty of Science at Universidad Luterana Salvadoreña, where I have been teaching law since 2008. I am sure that the program will allow me to strengthen my knowledge of environmental law and climate change, which will contribute to the growth of my academic institution and it will contribute to my students' training to become actors of social change to face El Salvador’s current environmental problems; this is my motivation."
On a blue background are headshots of Joanna Regulska and Zachary Frieders with the text "Two UC Davis Global Affairs Leaders Elected to Serve National Leadership Positions for NAFSA" in white. The NAFSA logo and UC Davis Global Affairs logos appear to the right of the blue box.

Two UC Davis Global Affairs Leaders Elected to Serve National Leadership Positions for NAFSA: Association of International Educators

  • by Ali Loge
Joanna Regulska, vice provost and dean of UC Davis Global Affairs, and Zachary Frieders, executive director of the UC Davis Global Learning Hub within Global Affairs, were recently elected to key leadership positions with NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA). NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, with more than 10,000 members worldwide at more than 3,500 institutions. NAFSA is led by a board of directors and seven committees. 
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Statement: Resources and Support for Those Impacted by Unrest in Iran

In recent weeks, Iran has experienced widespread unrest in cities throughout the country, where protests have erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini. Last week, the UC Davis Iranian Student Association held a memorial service for Ms. Amini. We are deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Amini and those who have lost their lives while protesting in Iran. UC Davis is committed to upholding fundamental human rights. We affirm the dignity inherent in all of us and strive to maintain a climate of equity and justice. We stand against the use of violence, repression, and discrimination.
Eleven Humphrey fellows and two program coordinators stand next to a large UC Davis sign on campus. The sign is on a wall of gray concrete with large white letters that read "UC Davis". Humphrey fellows wear a mixture of business and traditional dress.

UC Davis Introduces 12 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Joining Campus in 2022-23

  • by Jana Sanders Perry
UC Davis welcomes its 31st cohort of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The prestigious program brings accomplished mid-career professionals from countries around the world to host universities throughout the United States. Twelve fellows from 11 different countries will spend the 2022-23 academic year in Davis strengthening their professional skills, improving their leadership abilities, and engaging in meaningful collaboration and connections across campus.
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Indonesian Consulates Visit UC Davis in Support of IISMA Students

  • by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education International

This month, UC Davis welcomed Prasetyo Hadi, head of mission, Mahmudin Nur Al-Gozaly, consul for information and socio-cultural affairs, and Cindy Claudia German, socio-cultural officer, from the Consulate General of Indonesia in San Francisco to celebrate the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) participants and UC Davis’ collaboration with Indonesian universities.

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UC Davis Researcher Represents Early Career Scientists at 2022 Summit of the Americas

From June 6–10, 2022, representatives from 23 countries convened in Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas, focusing on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future.” The summit brought together government leaders as well as civil society and social actors—including Paulina Carmona-Mora, a research scientist in the Department of Neurology at UC Davis Health, who studies how gene expression changes after a stroke.
25 Mandela Washington Fellows and two administrators stand in two rows under a large tree outside the International Center to the left of the photo. The fellows all wear colorful traditional dress from their African nations.

UC Davis Mandela Washington Fellowship Inspires Global Change

  • by Simone Nelson, Student Writing Intern

In June, UC Davis welcomed the 2022 cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows, 25 young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa who are dedicated to promoting positive impact in their home countries. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), administered by the U.S. Department of State. UC Davis is one of 27 campuses across the United States selected to hold an Institute this summer.

Marilyn wears a high-collar dress with thick vertical strips of light pink, magenta and gray. There are cut-outs over her collar bones. Her hands are clasped in front of her and she wears a colorful beaded bracelet on her right arm and holds in that hand a small Ghana flag. She smiles as she stands in front of a bright blue step-and-repeat board with yellow and white UC Davis and UC Davis Global Affairs logos.

Improving Patient Care in Ghana with Lessons from the Mandela Washington Fellowship

  • by Marilyn Azumah, 2022 Mandela Washington Fellow

I am Marilyn Mawusi Azumah, a senior nursing officer at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana. Health access and improving patient outcomes with better post-discharge care is my passion. My focus is to reduce the complications of non-communicable diseases. Thus, I was inspired to become a Mandela Washington Fellow to receive mentorship on creating sustainable solutions towards these goals. My experience with the program has been wonderful.

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International Academic English Joins Global Affairs

  • by Jana Sanders Perry
International Academic English (IAE) will join with Global Affairs in a phased transition beginning in August. The merger offers expanded opportunities to serve the international and multi-lingual community at UC Davis and support Global Affairs’ mission to “inspire global curiosity, understanding, and engagement.”
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