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College of Letters and Science
Your Generosity Supports Student Learning In and Out of the Classroom

The College of Letters and Science is the heart of UC Davis. We are the largest and most diverse of the campus’s four colleges with more than 14,000 undergraduate students, of whom 44 percent are first generation and 38 percent are underrepresented minorities. Our commitment to inclusivity and access has earned us a No. 3 ranking among U.S. universities “doing the most for the American Dream,” according to The New York Times College Access Index.

Of course, access is just a first step to ensuring success for our students. Inside our classrooms, studios and labs, undergraduates learn to think creatively across disciplines and research solutions to today's most pressing challenges.

Some of the most profound and lasting student experiences happen beyond the classroom, which is why your gift on Give Day matters more than ever. The majority of our students take advantage of internships, study abroad, research and leadership opportunities, all critical components of the world-class education offered through the College of Letters and Science. Students who pursue these cocurricular experiences not only benefit in their journey toward successful careers, but also develop critical skills as global citizens.

Philanthropy and alumni support help make all of this possible. 

Together, we can change students’ lives and enable them to go beyond the expected. No matter which challenge you choose to support, when you give to the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis, you are investing in a bright future for students who need it most.

Thank you for supporting the College of Letters and Science!

$3,000
Anthropology Challenge
A huge thank you to Professor Rodman and everyone who supported the Anthropology department! We are grateful for your commitment!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Bulosan Center for Filipinx Studies Challenge
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this challenge as we continue to fight for the needs of our community. We are so grateful for our partnership with the California Nurses Association, who made this challenge possible. Salamat!
Completed
$2,500
Chemical Biology Graduate Program Challenge
THANK YOU to Sheila David & Peter Beal and all those who gave to Chemical Biology Graduate Program this Give Day. We are grateful for your support
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
College of Letters and Science Annual Fund Challenge
THANK YOU to the Davidson Family and all those who gave to the College of Letters and Science Annual Fund this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Economics Beyond the Classroom Challenge
THANK YOU to Scott and Kelly Cain and all who supported the Economics Beyond the Classroom Challenge this Give Day. We deeply appreciate your generosity!
Completed
$5,150
EPS Alumni Advisory Board Geology Challenge
THANK YOU to the EPS Alumni Advisory Board, and all those who gave to support this challenge on Give Day. We are grateful for your support.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Global Tea Initiative Challenge #2
THANK YOU to Harney & Sons Tea Corp and all those who gave to Global Tea Initiative Challenge #2 this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Language Departments Challenge
THANK YOU to Greg Redmond & Carrie Cornwell and all those who gave to the Language Departments Challenge this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Lois Ann Rosenberg Prized Writing Challenge
THANK YOU to Lois Ann Rosenberg and to everyone that supported the Lois Ann Rosenberg Prized Writing Challenge this Give Day! Your gifts will continue provide the amazing experiential learning opportunities for students.
Completed
$4,500
Margie and Thomas Latham Student Support Challenge in Earth and Planetary Sciences
THANK YOU to Margie & Thomas Latham, and to everyone that supported the Margie and Thomas Latham Student Support Challenge in Earth and Planetary Sciences this Give Day! Your gifts will continue provide amazing experiential learning opportunities for our students.
Completed
$5,000
Mind and Brain Boot Camp Challenge
THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Mind and Brain Boot Camp Challenge this Give Day! Your gifts will provide support to researchers interested in the summer workshop learning a new ERP technique, hosted by the Center for Mind and Brain. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$5,000
Olmstead Inorganic Chemistry Research Challenge
THANK YOU to Alan Olmstead and to everyone that supported the Olmstead Inorganic Chemistry Research Challenge this Give Day! We are grateful for your support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$50,000
Planned Giving Challenge - Wayne & Jacque Bartholomew
THANK YOU to Wayne and Jacque Bartholomew and all those who requested a planned giving one-on-one consultation this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$3,000
Psychology Graduate Fellowship Challenge
THANK YOU to Dean Keith Simonton, PhD and all those who gave to the Psychology Graduate Fellowship Challenge this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Tehrani Family Fund supporting Middle East & South Asia Studies
THANK YOU to Pouneh Tehrani-Simpson and all those who gave to the Tehrani Family Fund supporting Middle East & South Asia Studies this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Battle of the Colleges
Support your College to move them up the leader board. A gift of any size will increase their ranking!
Rank Colleges Gifts
1 College of Engineering 388
2 College of Letters and Science 309
3 College of Biological Sciences 264
4 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 212
Ended
$10,000
Art and Art History Challenge
THANK YOU to Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem, and all those who gave to Art and Art History Challenge this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
C.N. Gorman Museum Membership
THANK YOU to the Bieri family and all those who supported the C.N. Gorman Museum on Give Day!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
Chemistry Challenge
THANK YOU to Cynthia Friend '77 and Robert Madix and all who gave to the Chemistry Challenge this Give Day. We deeply appreciate your support of the Department of Chemistry at UC Davis!
Completed
$36,500
College of Letters and Science Dean's Advisory Council Beyond the Classroom Challenge
THANK YOU to College of Letters and Science Dean's Advisory Council and all those who gave to the College of Letters and Science Dean's Advisory Council Beyond the Classroom Challenge this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$10,500
Employee Giving Committee Challenge
Thank you to our Employee Giving Committee members and colleagues who are making a difference by investing in programs at UC Davis! Your support helps us harness the power of UC Davis’ remarkable programs to make a difference. Your generosity will continue to inspire faculty and staff to create a brighter future for students, while furthering lifesaving research and services.
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Global Tea Initiative Challenge #1
THANK YOU to all those who gave to Global Tea Initiative Challenge #1 this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$3,000
Janet Elsea Theater Department Challenge
THANK YOU to Janet G. Elsea and all those who gave to Janet Elsea Theater Department Challenge this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Lois Ann Rosenberg English Dept. Beyond the Classroom Fund
THANK YOU to Lois Ann Rosenberg and to everyone that supported the Lois Ann Rosenberg English Dept. Beyond the Classroom Fund this Give Day! Your gifts will continue provide the amazing experiential learning opportunities for students.
Completed
$5,000
Marchand Public Engagement Fund Challenge
THANK YOU to Betsy Marchand and all those who gave to the Marchand Public Engagement Fund on Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$7,000
Mathematics Research Prize Challenge
THANK YOU to Dr. Craig Tracy and all those who gave to Craig A. Tracy's Research Prize this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Mind and Brain Student Support Challenge
THANK YOU to the Mangun-Swaab Family and all those who gave to the Mind and Brain Student Support Challenge this Give Day. Your gifts will provide doctoral and post-doctoral students with awards for the best student research in mind and brain science. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Picnic Day Fashion Show Challenge
THANK YOU to Nancy and Bill Roe and all those who gave to Picnic Day Fashion Show Challenge this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$35,000
Political Science Diversity Challenge
THANK YOU to the Schefsky Foundation and all those who supported the Political Science Diversity Challenge this Give Day. We are very grateful for your generosity!
Completed
$5,000
Roland Marchand Memorial Fund Challenge
THANK YOU to Betsy Marchand and all those who gave to the Roland Marchand Memorial Fund on Give Day. Your gifts will support graduate students in History. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$5,000
The Gregory A. Friedman Giving Challenge in Support of the William E. Valente Music Scholarship Fund
THANK YOU to Gregory A. Friedman and all those who supported the William E. Valente Music Scholarship Fund on Give Day!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
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Rank State Gifts
1 CA 252
2 WA 9
3 CO 5
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