Jann Murray-García has received the 2026 Alma Dea Morani, M.D. Renaissance Woman Award, recognizing her contributions to medicine and health professions education. As a co-creator of cultural humility, Murray-García helped advance an approach grounded in ongoing learning, self-reflection and respect for the people and communities health professionals serve.

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).

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:

UC Davis Health sponsored Celebrate Oak Park for the sixth consecutive year on July 11. Staff from 11 work teams provided blood pressure screenings, stroke awareness, heat illness and smoke inhalation prevention resources, cancer screening information, career services outreach and other important services for community members.

The CMSP AvenueM application cycle for the 2026-2027 academic year is now OPEN! Students who are early in their community college coursework or plan to transfer to a transfer institution Fall 2027 or beyond are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: November 1, 2026

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