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�鶹��ý Receives Renewal of Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Cody Kitaura — January 12, 2026 - 8:30am

The University of California, Davis, was recognized today (Jan. 12) for its outstanding community engagement by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education, or ACE. The Carnegie Foundation and ACE released its list of 237 higher education institutions in the U.S.

Record Numbers of Latinx, African Americans in �鶹��ý Entering Class

James Michael Nash — January 08, 2026 - 7:31pm

The University of California, Davis, enrolled its highest-ever numbers of both Latinx and African American new undergraduates as it welcomed one of its most diverse entering classes in fall 2025.

The University of California released systemwide enrollment statistics today (Jan. 8).

�鶹��ý Introduces Reusable Containers

Julia Ann Easley — January 05, 2026 - 2:00pm

A student-run eatery at �鶹��ý has introduced reusable to-go containers in a six-month pilot, part of a fast-growing trend at college campuses.

Inside the Quest to Understand the Universe

Anila Mary Lijo — December 16, 2025 - 11:43am

For more than 40 years, physicist John Conway has led research in high-energy particle physics, a field driven by a simple yet profound goal: to understand what the universe is made of and how it works.

He is this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May. Conway’s career has been fueled by the thrill of colliding subatomic particles at extraordinary energies and capturing the results with some of the most sophisticated instruments ever built.

Renowned Wireless Communications Expert Wins �鶹��ý Teaching Prize

Cody Kitaura — December 16, 2025 - 10:50am

On Monday, Dec. 1, Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Zhi Ding entered Wellman Hall like any other day, navigating to a near-capacity classroom on the bottom floor to begin his “Signal Analysis and Communications” lecture at the University of California, Davis. As he started teaching, however, he and his students were interrupted by a group of special guests led by Chancellor Gary S. May.

�鶹��ý Designated Black-Serving Institution

Julia Ann Easley — December 16, 2025 - 10:41am

�鶹��ý is in the inaugural class of California universities and colleges designated as Black-Serving Institutions, or BSIs, under a state initiative.

Chemist Carlito Lebrilla Elected as National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Cody Kitaura — December 12, 2025 - 10:00am

Distinguished Professor Carlito Lebrilla is among the 185 academic and institutional inventors newly elected to the National Academy of Inventors, or NAI. The fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors and celebrates success in translating research into products and services.

Suspected Case of Mumps Identified on �鶹��ý Campus

Julia Ann Easley — December 11, 2025 - 3:24pm

Out of an abundance of caution and consistent with recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, �鶹��ý offers the following public health information:

An individual with a suspected case of mumps was on the Davis campus on the evening of Dec. 3, 2025.

What’s Open, What’s Closed: Winter ’25

Jose Antonio Vadi — December 09, 2025 - 12:00pm

It’s that time of the year to think twice about where to find food and drink options, and other services on campus. Fall quarter ends Friday (Dec. 12) and winter break is right around the corner. Here's a guide to what’s open and closed on campus until the first day of winter instruction begins Monday, Jan. 5.

11 Join the Ranks of Hellman Fellows

Cody Kitaura — December 09, 2025 - 11:45am

Eleven faculty members are receiving support for their work through this year’s Hellman Fellowships, and it comes right when they need it most: early in their careers.

“It can be immensely helpful to provide direct research funding to faculty members after their second or third year, when their work is ramping up but initial funding is running out,” said Phil Kass, vice provost of Academic Affairs. “This support helps provide a boost for their work and is vital in securing external funding.”

Grants this year range from $15,000 to $40,000, for a total of $320,000 awarded.