Following an internal search, Piri Ackerman, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.D.L.N., A.N.E.F., F.A.A.N., professor and associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, has been appointed interim associate vice chancellor for Health Equity by Design for Inclusive Excellence (HEDI).

UC Davis Inclusive Excellence is refreshing its anti-racism and anti-discrimination resources, including the 11 Suggested Actions Towards Anti-Racism, as part of a broader effort to update resources for today while preserving the history that shaped this work.

Renetta Garrison Tull, UC Davis vice chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, presented examples of the university’s artificial intelligence research and educational initiatives Oct. 16 at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. Her presentation, “Artificial Intelligence: Examples in Research & Development,” was part of the Eleventh Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Science and Technology.

What can a book club teach us about navigating difficult conversations, understanding different perspectives and building community?

The SHARE Grant supports practical, evidence-informed learning experiences that bring the Principles of Community to life across UC Davis Health. Selected projects should help employees, faculty, leaders, learners, and teams contribute to an inclusive, healthy, and effective workplace. Applications are due by November 6, 2026

Proposal focus areas include:

Kupiri “Piri” Ackerman, professor and associate dean for Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, has received the 2026 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award.

The award recognizes her leadership in expanding opportunities in nursing education, mentoring future health care professionals and advancing inclusive excellence.

“It is such an honor to be recognized for the work you love,” Ackerman said.

The City of West Sacramento honored the Avanza Rising Scholars Conference during its annual Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, recognizing the conference's contributions to expanding educational opportunity for students and families throughout the Sacramento region.

As we begin a new academic year, I find myself thinking about what it means to be part of a public university at this particular moment.

UC Davis is a remarkable community, one that stretches from our campuses in Davis and Sacramento to communities and partners across California. We come to this work with different experiences, perspectives and responsibilities. What connects us is a shared commitment to creating a university where people can learn, work, contribute and thrive.

“How are we going to support one another?”

A new essay in the UC Davis Law Review by Distinguished Professor of Law Raquel Aldana explores the evolution of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the role they play in advancing educational equity.