UC Davis Achieves HSI Eligibility, Serving More Than 8,000 Latinx Students

The University of California, Davis, is now eligible to be one of the nation’s few research-intensive universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, after fall enrollment numbers crossed the threshold for HSI status for the first time.

Latinx enrollment at UC Davis has reached a new peak of about 8,100 students or 25.1% of undergraduate full-time-equivalent students, which surpasses the U.S. Department of Education’s criteria of at least 25% for HSIs. This fall’s 25.1% was up from 24.6% last year.

Resources for Diwali

In support of our patients, faculty, employees, students, and community members we would like to share the following resources for awareness, care, and guidance around accommodations to consider when hosting gatherings and/or meetings where food is provided during upcoming observances.

Call for nominations

The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is pleased to announce the annual call for nominations for the 2025 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community. This prestigious award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to fostering diversity and inclusion, both on campus and in the broader community.

Creating Psychological Safety in Polarizing Times

In times of polarization, how can we foster meaningful connections and psychological safety? Dr. Hendry Ton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UC Davis Health, shares trauma-informed strategies to help communities engage in deeper, more compassionate conversations. With his expertise as a clinical professor of psychiatry, Dr. Ton’s guidance is essential as we strive to create environments where all voices are heard and respected.

CHANCELL-ING: Key Step Toward Equity, Student Success

Preparing students to succeed in a workforce that’s increasingly diverse and global gets to the heart of our mission at UC Davis. So, it’s incumbent that we remove barriers for students who have been historically excluded from higher education and create additional opportunities for these populations.

Resources for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

In support of our patients, faculty, employees, students, and community members we would like to share the following resources for awareness, care, and guidance around accommodations to consider when hosting gatherings and/or meetings where food is provided during upcoming observances.