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It’s February 23, 2026. You’ve got a degree from the most visionary university in the country on your resume. But the world isn’t the same as it was when you were a student. Can you imagine…

HOW WILL YOU CONTINUE TO LEARN AFTER YOU GRADUATE?
Imagine that your transcript remains open, even after you’ve earned your degree. Everything you learn counts towards your record. The audiobook you just read. A how-to you watched on Snapchat. Alumni also have early access to research data from UC Davis laboratories. You aren’t just a graduate of UC Davis, you’re a citizen of UC Davis. The university is your knowledge hub, and your diploma is your access pass to a lifetime of continued learning and growth.
Could this really happen? Here are some clues…
- A million ways to keep learning (and updating your transcript!) after you get your degree (Degreed)
- A map of every single learning opportunity near you (LearnPGH)
- A technology that lets the world know whenever you master a new skill (OpenBadges)
Imagine a world of micro-credentials. What skills would you want to learn? What would you teach? How would you use a map that shows every single learning opportunity near you? What if it was the norm to author research with 10,000 others around the world? Who would you collaborate with?
HOW WILL THE WORK OF WORK BE DIFFERENT IN 2026?
Imagine that when you look for work, you’re not looking for a job. Instead, you’re searching for ways to pitch in on different challenges and projects. Most positions are short-term, and tied to specific tasks or initiatives. You move from gig to gig, based on your skills, your connections, and your availability.
Could this really happen? Here are some clues…
- How to find the perfect job for you today -- and then pick a different job tomorrow (UpWork)
- How to get hired for a better job, just by playing a videogame (Knack.it)
- How to discover work you can get paid for, anytime, anyplace Gigwalkers
Imagine a global economy powered by gigs—not full-time, long-term jobs. How would you structure your day? How would you find the perfect job for you today… and then pick a different job tomorrow? What if all jobs, from healthcare to humanities, were made into micro-work?
HOW WILL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT CHANGE—IN DAVIS & AROUND THE WORLD?
Imagine that there was a way to spark change in your community with a single gesture. Voting on civic issues is now as easy as a right or left swipe, and voters today are more engaged than ever.
Could this really happen? Here are some clues…
- How to turn online talk into real-world action (Loomio)
- How to upgrade democracy for the Internet era (DemocracyOS)
- How to invent new forms of government (ReConstitutional Convention)
Imagine democracy has been upgraded for the Internet era, what is your vote for the future of Sacramento region? How would you engage in global citizenship in this kind of future? What if you could right-swipe to vote?

The best way to imagine how things can be different is to start with what you know, and change it. Pick a topic you care about, and start playing cards to imagine how it might be different in the year 2026! Be sure to use a hashtag in each card you play. Here are some ideas to get you started… (and feel free to invent your own!)

#TeamEnvironment
#TeamFood
#TeamEducation
#TeamHealth
#TeamTechnology
#TeamArt
#TeamJustice
#TeamJournalism
#TeamHumanities
#TeamLibraries

In the world of 2026: What could you create? What could you make different? What challenge could you help solve? UC Davis, what are your futures?

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Positive Imagination

What would YOU want to do in this future? What great things could happen?

Positive Imagination

Last post!!

Michaeloll

Positive Imagination

degrees are priced by the market and the industry. liberal arts education is free and a benefit to the state common good.

cuckoo

Positive Imagination

Students are happy.

Jake

Positive Imagination

Professors will treat their students with respect and appreciation

utopia

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Hands down. Cards up. Futures bright.

Positive Imagination

Study abroad for all students not just rich students

KE_Liu

Positive Imagination

Update the statues around campus!

Jake Newman

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The final countdown!

salomon

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Students of color will feel safe and included on campus #EquityFutures

utopia

Positive Imagination

it was really cool to play with you all

Amandeep Kaur

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Thank you all for a truly unique experience!

LBPB

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Students inform themselves on #blacklivesmatter by reading articles like http://bit.ly/1OzmBch leading to safer, more supportive community.

Jake

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students pool financial resources to buy houses and start affordable housing cooperatives like scha http://schadavis.org/

Jake

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Students grow learn to grow their own food, build their own houses, and learn to provide for themselves in case society doesn't.

Jake

Positive Imagination

It would be nice if the Anthropology dept. could be located with cultural studies & human ecology in Hart Hall rather than with Psychology

Shadow Imagination

What are you worried about in this future? What could go wrong?

Shadow Imagination

Higher Education becomes completely inaccessible due to higher tuition/fees.

Shadow Imagination

UC Davis stops respecting the importance of social justice movements. #TeamSocialJustice #TeamJustice

aggiegirl

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A future where all these ideas don't come true :(

Friendly Flu

Shadow Imagination

we assume the authority is working towards our best interest. #transparentUC

cuckoo

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I am concerned about the increasing lack of parking on campus.

Keatley Garvey

Shadow Imagination

Technology will consume quality relationships.

Paul David Terry

Shadow Imagination

World food and water crises amplified by climate change. Perpetuation of -isms, reactionary politics.

Gabe Saron

Shadow Imagination

I worried so much about the future that I will need some help for my depressing depression.

salomon

Shadow Imagination

A place where stereotypes against Greek Life is still held

LibertyBell

Shadow Imagination

I am worried about the lack of civility.

Keatley Garvey

Shadow Imagination

Increasing prices at the SILO.

aggies4lyfe

Shadow Imagination

A future where standardized testing is still the norm for admissions to schools

LibertyBell

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Countless overweight and obese baby boomers succumbing to death earlier then expected leaving vacancies in volunteerism and high leadership.

Paul David Terry

Shadow Imagination

collapse of life as we know it from playing this game

LBPB

Shadow Imagination

Collapse of economy as we are focused on details, do we have the big picture.

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