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UC Davis Communication Scholars Shine at the NCA 111th Annual Convention

The UC Davis Department of Communication will make a strong showing at the National Communication Association’s 111th Annual Convention, held November 20–23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. This year’s theme, “Communicate to Elevate,” reflects a dual commitment to “lifting as we climb” through mentorship and collaboration, and to advancing scholarship, teaching, and service through innovation.

2025 Communication Senior Awards

 

Every year, high performing Communication Seniors are recognized by Communication faculty for their outstanding achievements, which include both academic and extracurricular activities. Moreover, among these high achieving students, one student is selected as Outstanding Senior.

Orange Cluster CAO Jessie Murray Receives UC Davis Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award

 Orange Cluster CAO Jessie Murray Receives UC Davis Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award

Jessie Murray, Chief Administrative Officer of the Orange Cluster, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award for Exceptional University Management—the highest staff recognition at UC Davis. 

Human Development and Media Lab Brings Virtual Reality and Hands-On Learning to UC Davis’ 111th Annual Picnic Day

As part of ongoing efforts to bring social science to the local community, the Human Development and Media Lab (led by Dr. Drew Cingel) highlighted a project on children’s learning from virtual reality at the Children’s Discovery Fair on Picnic Day, UC Davis’ annual celebration that attracts more than 75,000 visitors.