Sustainability at UC Davis is a way we live out our promise to build a healthier future through our global research initiatives, enriching students’ experiences and empowering lives near and far.
At UC Davis, the UN Sustainable Development Goals come to life through student leadership and community partnerships. Discover how a Chair Share event at Lake Spafford connected nature, mental health, and equity while highlighting how Global Affairs empowers students to turn local action into global impact.
Kristen Barclay, a UC Davis veterinary medicine student, returned to Madagascar for hands-on clinical experience alongside Malagasy veterinarians and students. Through community-based care, research and cultural exchange, she strengthened her veterinary skills while exploring the connections between animal, human and community health.
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.
Aliki Dragona’s work reaches students and faculty across UC Davis, from the Writing Center to study abroad in Greece to Teaching for Global Learning. Her approach to global learning is rooted in connection, curiosity and helping students see the world through broader context.
International Agricultural Development graduate student Meena Pandey is advancing sustainable agriculture through global learning experiences supported by Global Affairs. From China to Egypt, her international research and cross-cultural collaborations are shaping her future as a global agricultural leader.
