Examining the Complexities of Migration Through Collective Learning
UC Davis faculty experts are helping advance campuswide dialogue on global migration through the 2025–2026 Campus Community Book Project, which centers on Solito by Javier Zamora. As part of the initiative, scholars affiliated with the UC Davis Global Migration Center convened for a public panel that explored the social, economic, legal and human dimensions of migration, connecting academic research with the lived experiences reflected in the book.
The discussion highlighted how interdisciplinary scholarship can deepen understanding of migration beyond headlines and policy debates, situating personal narratives within broader historical and structural contexts. Faculty panelists examined themes such as displacement, labor, borders and belonging, offering insight into how global migration shapes communities locally and worldwide. By pairing shared reading with research-informed conversation, the Campus Community Book Project continues to serve as a platform for collective learning, reflection and engagement around complex and timely issues.