University News

Among the Academies: Searching for New Ways to Treat Pain

Cody Kitaura — April 29, 2025

Bruce Hammock, a world-class scientist with worldwide impact, grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he collected insects and befriended and studied snakes, lizards, frogs, raccoons, possums, a deer and assorted other critters.

Face to Face: Aggie Square’s Aims for the Region

Anila Mary Lijo — April 29, 2025

On this month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May, George Baxter, chief innovation and economic development officer, shared insights into Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus.

Community Invited to Celebrate Aggie Square

Cody Kitaura — April 29, 2025

Community involvement has been a key aspect of Aggie Square since the very earliest stages of its development, so it's only fitting that all are invited to help celebrate the moment the innovation district on the Sacramento campus officially opens its doors.

How Aggie Square Is Advancing Innovation in Sacramento

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 29, 2025

Learn how 91��Ƭ Davis’ Aggie Square is solving pressing challenges through collaborative research and cutting-edge technology.

Study Suggests Dance and Lullabies Aren’t Universal Human Behaviors

Andy Fell — April 29, 2025

Social singing and dance are often assumed to be hard-wired into the human condition; studies have supported the conclusion that these are common across cultures. But new research from a 91��Ƭ, Davis, anthropologist challenges the idea that dance and lullabies are universal among humans.

Staff: Volunteer to Help Commencement Run Smoothly

Julie Ling Huang — April 28, 2025

To ensure that Spring Commencement runs smoothly at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento this June, organizers are inviting staff members to participate as commencement ambassadors and serve in a variety of capacities.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

Ambassadors must be available to work a minimum of one five-hour shift and attend a virtual training session on May 14.

Shields Library Celebrates the Arboretum with Archival Exhibit

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 25, 2025

Shields Library is celebrating the 91��Ƭ Davis Arboretum and Public Garden and its vibrant history with a new exhibit, “Community in Bloom.”

Located in the library’s lobby, the exhibit will run through summer 2025 and features more than a dozen photographs and documents from the University Archives dating back to the 1950s.

91��Ƭ President Drake: The Strength That Built Us Will Sustain Us

Cody Kitaura — April 23, 2025

91��Ƭ President Michael V. Drake issued the following statement today (April 23):

Dear 91��Ƭ community,

The last several months have challenged our university community in many ways. We find ourselves in a moment that requires us to navigate a great deal of uncertainty every day. This is not easy, and I know that many of you are understandably anxious about what is happening around you. In times like these, it’s important to reflect on why we are all here and all the good we do at the 91��Ƭ.

Students Prepare for Undergraduate Research Conference

Julia Ann Easley — April 22, 2025

91��Ƭ Davis student Natasha Bibbs of Sacramento has already gone places with academic research — and she hopes to go even further.

The fourth-year student travelled about 2,000 miles to Louisiana and more than 150 years back in time to discover how someone she believes is an ancestor — perhaps her great-great-grandfather — became one of the first Black doctors in his community and used his status to contribute to the African American community.

WarnMe Test on April 30

Julia Ann Easley — April 22, 2025

91��Ƭ Davis will test its emergency notification system at noon Wednesday, April 30.

WarnMe messages provide information and directions regarding emergencies that pose an immediate threat to life and safety. Aggie Alert messages, sent using the same system and contact information, provide notification about events on and around Davis campus facilities that may cause disruption to normal activities.

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Food

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 22, 2025

Scientists explain the difference between whole, processed and ultra-processed foods. Learn how they could affect our health and how the food industry can improve.

Give Day Sets New Fundraising Record

Cody Kitaura — April 22, 2025

The spirit of Give Day was in full swing as the 91��Ƭ Davis community rallied together for the ninth annual celebration, held over Picnic Day weekend. With more than 4,100 donations made both online and in person, this year’s event raised nearly $4.5 million — surpassing the previous dollar amount record of $4.1 million set in 2022.

ORG CHART: Endowed Chair, Center Directors, Law School, More

Cody Kitaura — April 22, 2025

This edition of Org Chart has news on a number of centers around campus, as well as a new endowed chair, a key financial position and more.

Novel Study Calculates the Cost to Cattle Ranchers of an Expanding Wolf Population

Amy M Quinton — April 21, 2025

91��Ƭ Davis researchers found that one gray wolf can cause between $69,000 and $162,000 in losses due to lower pregnancy rates in cows and decreased weight gain in calves.

Statement from Chancellor Gary S. May on Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

Cody Kitaura — April 21, 2025

Updated April 27: As of late Saturday, April 26, the Department of Homeland Security has reinstated the F-1 visa status for all 23 91��Ƭ Davis students and recent graduates whose status was terminated earlier in the month.

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (April 5):

This week, we learned through our Services for International Students and Scholars unit that the federal government terminated the eligibility of many international students across the country to stay in the U.S.

91��Ƭ Davis Health Ventures Launches Health Venture Studio and ‘Investing in the Future of Medicine’ Fund to Accelerate Innovation at Aggie Square

James Michael Nash — April 20, 2025

91��Ƭ Davis Health is unveiling two brand-new initiatives -- the Health Venture Studio and the Investing in the Future of Medicine (IFM) Fund -- to more quickly translate university research into real-world solutions that improve human health.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Aggie Square Opens a New Era of Innovation and Connection

Cody Kitaura — April 18, 2025

To the 91��Ƭ Davis community:

A New Record for California’s Highest Tree

Katherine E Kerlin — April 17, 2025

A 91��Ƭ Davis professor's pleasure hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree, the Jeffrey pine, which wasn't formerly known to grow at extreme elevations.

Can Citizen Science Be Trusted? New Study of Birds Shows It Can

Andy Fell — April 15, 2025

Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological data that they collect?

Remembrance Ceremony to Honor Aggies Lost in the Past Year

Julie Ling Huang — April 15, 2025

The university will hold the second annual Remembrance Ceremony on May 19 from noon-1 p.m. at the 91��Ƭ Davis Conference Center Ballrooms. The ceremony provides a space for the university community to honor the students, faculty and staff we have lost in the past year.