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CHANCELL-ING: A United UC Davis Advances Our Region’s Health

Cody Kitaura — March 02, 2026 - 9:00am

Some think of UC Davis and UC Davis Health in Sacramento as separate entities that are divided by the Yolo Causeway. The truth is, our collaboration isn’t bound by geography, especially when it comes to health.

Together, our campuses join forces to conduct research that leads to medical breakthroughs that benefit not just Davis residents but everyone. Through our medical training programs and dissemination of research, we further spread new knowledge, innovations and best practices to the wider health care workforce.

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 UC Davis for undergraduate studies, and a record number of California residents are among them.

Funding the Future of Maternal Health

Anila Mary Lijo — February 24, 2026 - 1:08pm

Federal funding supports much of the research aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing long-standing inequities, according to Leigh Ann Simmons, a professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.

She is this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May, where she described how public research dollars make it possible to study pregnancy not only as a short-term medical event but as a predictor of lifelong health.

A Respectful Debate on Research Funding

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

After watching two visiting economists debate at UC Davis 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 UC Davis for the past 50 years, but the answers aren’t always easy to find.

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

UC Davis Medal Awarded to Campus Leaders Robert D. and A. Kathleen Grey

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

The 2026 UC Davis 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.

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

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

On Oct. 15, the UC Davis 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 UC Davis 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 UC Davis 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.

Not Your Ordinary Meeting

Cody Kitaura — February 10, 2026 - 12:00pm

Outdoor Adventures, a unit of Campus Recreation, is now accepting group inquiries for UC Davis departments and campus-affiliated groups. Outdoor Adventures looks to provide students and Campus Recreation members with low-cost options for outdoor activities as well as equipment rentals. They also offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for faculty and staff.