�鶹��ý Marks Anniversary of From Labs to Lives Campaign With Campuswide ‘Takeover’

James Michael Nash — February 25, 2026 - 6:00am

Over the past year, tens of thousands of people have watched and listened to University of California, Davis, researchers describe how federally funded research advances human and animal health, enables farmers to grow higher-yielding and sustainable crops, and enhances our understanding of our planet and cosmos.

Record Number Apply for Undergraduate Studies

Julia Ann Easley — February 24, 2026 - 3:05pm

For the third consecutive year, a record high number have applied to �鶹��ý for undergraduate studies, and a record number of California residents are among them.

A Respectful Debate on Research Funding

Cody Kitaura — February 24, 2026 - 1:00pm

After watching two visiting economists debate at �鶹��ý last week over whether the federal government should be funding scientific research, many changed their views — but not everyone was convinced.

Among the Academies: A Fresh Look at Food

Cody Kitaura — February 24, 2026 - 12:00pm

Stroll through a grocery store and pick up a plastic container of strawberries. How do manufacturers know where to put holes in the clamshell for the best airflow?

Questions like those have been at the heart of food engineer R. Paul Singh’s research at �鶹��ý for the past 50 years, but the answers aren’t always easy to find.

“Food is actually a very, very complex material,” Singh said.

�鶹��ý Medal Awarded to Campus Leaders Robert D. and A. Kathleen Grey

James Michael Nash — February 24, 2026 - 6:34am

The 2026 �鶹��ý Medal, the University of California, Davis’ highest honor, will be awarded to Robert D. and A. Kathleen Grey. The couple have dedicated their lives and careers to the university and the surrounding community for nearly six decades, playing an integral role in the university’s transformation into the world-class research institution it is today.

Helping Beekeepers Fight Mites Through More Effective Treatments

Katherine E Kerlin — February 19, 2026 - 2:18pm

Researchers from the USDA and �鶹��ý are helping beekeepers protect their colonies from destructive varroa mites through a promising new line of research.

Sloan Fellowship for Quantum Sciences Research

Andy Fell — February 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Isaac Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named as a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Kim is among 126 new fellows announced today (Feb. 17). Fellows receive a two-year, $75,000 award to further their work.

Kim’s research is in quantum entanglement, a necessary step to developing quantum computers and information systems.

How to Show Support for Federally Funded Research on Feb. 25

Cody Kitaura — February 17, 2026 - 12:30pm

On Oct. 15, the �鶹��ý community came together to show support for federally funded research that saves and improves human and animal lives, advances scientific knowledge and creates jobs and economic impact.

ORG CHART: AVANZA, Biological Sciences, Global Affairs, More

Kat Arthur — February 17, 2026 - 12:00pm

In this week's Org Chart, Dateline �鶹��ý announces a retirement, two new directors, two fellows and several announcements made by the Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.

New Accessibility Regulations Apply to Employees Who Create Online Content

Cody Kitaura — February 17, 2026 - 10:00am

New accessibility requirements will soon affect �鶹��ý employees who create websites, videos, PDFs and other online content — and resources are available to help.

The new rules are part of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and take effect in April and May, respectively.

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