Hate-Free Together, a regional initiative that includes the City of Davis, UC Davis, Yolo County, Davis Joint Unified School District and the Yolo County Office of Education, has launched a new strategic planning process, focusing on safety and belonging. UC Davis has been a member of the initiative since its founding in 2022.

When the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep gaps in access to reliable health information and care, researchers and community leaders across the country moved to build better connections.