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Nicole Sitkin was awarded the University Medal for excellence in undergraduate studies, outstanding community service and the promise of future scholarship and contributions to society. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis photo)
UC Davis' top grad
UC Davis thinks Nicole Sitkin is going to go places and have an impact on the world — it has named her this year's University Medalist as the top graduating senior.
And Sitkin, who earned a bachelor's degree in December, is well on her way.
First as an undergraduate and now working at the university's School of Medicine, Sitkin is already making contributions to medical research and helping address disparities in health care, especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations.
"She is superlative — a great reflection of Davis," said Diana Farmer, chair of the medical school's Department of Surgery and surgeon in chief of the Children's Hospital.
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UC Davis Experts: Marriage rights for same-sex couples
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers laws regarding marriage of same-sex couples, the following UC Davis faculty are available to comment on various aspects. Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Courtney Joslin, professor of law, is a nationally recognized expert on lesbian and gay family law issues.…
Exhibit celebrates Robert Mondavi’s 100th birthday, unveils archived papers
June 18, 2013 will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Robert Mondavi, the innovative vintner, entrepreneur and philanthropist who transformed the California wine industry and elevated the prestige of U.S. wines internationally. The University of California, Davis, which has benefited from…
Preventing injuries to horse racing jockeys
Steps to prevent injuries to racehorses could also reduce the number of jockeys injured or killed in the United States, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, published June 11 in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Postdoctoral scholar Peta Hitchens,…
Global entrepreneurship expert Carl Schramm to deliver commencement address at UC Davis Graduate School of Management
Carl Schramm, one of the world’s leading experts on entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth, will deliver the commencement address for the 2013 graduating class of the University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management on Saturday (June 15). Schramm will speak to a…
Eastern Coachella Valley report finds elevated levels of air and water pollution
Residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley in Riverside County live every day with elevated environmental hazards in their air and water, according to a new University of California, Davis, study. These hazards include drinking water with average chemical concentrations far above state and federal…
West Sacramento college prep school to graduate its first class
When they arrived at West Sacramento Early College Prep Charter School as seventh graders, the statistics said they had little promise of graduating from high school, much less moving on to higher education. But on Sunday, 32 historically underserved high school seniors will graduate and take their…
Stranded orcas hold critical clues for scientists
The development of a standardized killer-whale necropsy system has boosted the collection of complete data from killer-whale strandings from 2 percent to about 33 percent, according to a recent study from a team of scientists, including a University of California, Davis, wildlife veterinarian. The…
Remote-controlled helicopter tested for use in vineyard applications (WITH VIDEO)
Under the watchful eye of news media and area winegrape growers, a remote-controlled helicopter, fitted with a spray applicator system, was field tested today over a vineyard in the heart of the famed Napa Valley by engineers at the University of California, Davis, and Yamaha Motor Corporation,…
UC Davis establishes research presence in Madrid
The University of California, Davis, has signed a new working agreement to increase intellectual, academic, scientific, business and cultural relations with the Comunidad de Madrid, the government of the Madrid region. The comunidad’s efforts will be led by Madrid Network, an association of…
Veterinarians release hero dog Kabang for return to Philippines (WITH VIDEO)
Thronged by the news media and well-wishers, Kabang, the hero dog from the Philippines, today (June 3) was officially released from the veterinary medical teaching hospital at the University of California, Davis, and cleared to return to her family. The diminutive shepherd-mix is credited with…
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