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Sue Ebeler wins 2024 Women & Philanthropy Impact Award

For Sue Ebeler, M.S. ’85, Ph.D. ’93, the most rewarding part of her career isn’t the research awards or the international recognition — it’s the students whose lives she has changed. As a professor of viticulture and enology and associate dean of Undergraduate Academic Programs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Ebeler has spent more than 30 years at UC Davis building a culture of belonging, mentorship and opportunity. Her leadership has empowered countless students — especially women — to find their place and thrive.

The Power of Knowing Oneself in Career Exploration

A student’s journey of career exploration is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, interests, and goals. Another central element in career development is knowing oneself. This is now often referred to as recognizing one’s identity. Things like a student’s background, lived experiences, impact they hope to make with their life, and values play an integral role in shaping one’s professional aspirations and workplace expectations, which is why every student’s identities are absolutely important to take into consideration.

Understanding the Parent PLUS Loan: A Guide for Parents

One financial aid option available to parents is the Parent PLUS Loan, a federal loan that can help cover the cost of higher education for their dependent undergraduate children. Let's delve into what the Parent PLUS Loan is and how it can benefit both parents and students.

What is a Parent PLUS Loan?

Spring Break is a Great Time to Pause and Reflect

This article is written by The New Student Programs unit housed within Student Affairs and is comprised of Orientation and First Year Experience.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.

This month we are focusing on taking the time to pause and reflect.  Your student is two thirds of the way done with the 2024-25 academic year.  Spring break is a great time to pause and reflect on what the past 6 months have been like for you, and your student.