International Gathering Urges Collaboration in Higher Ed

Cody Kitaura — May 20, 2025 - 2:35pm

University leaders from around the globe gathered on campus May 7-9 to discuss existential threats facing higher education.

“When the truth is under siege, the university must not flinch,” said Fanta Aw, executive director and CEO of Nafsa: Association of International Educators, and keynote speaker at the event, the Annual Network Meeting and Presidential Symposium for Universitas 21, or U21.

Remember Gold Star Aggies of 1945 and More This Week

Cody Kitaura — May 20, 2025 - 2:30pm

The 11 Aggies who died in military service 80 years ago this year will be among those honored at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony Thursday (May 22). The event honors all 136 Gold Star Aggies, the former students who gave their lives in military service to this country dating back to World War I and for whom the Memorial Union is named.

Alum Kevin Bacon Receives 2025 Charles J. Soderquist Award

Jose Antonio Vadi — May 20, 2025 - 10:39am

On May 1, the 51�Թϱ�� Foundation presented Kevin Bacon ’72 with the 2025 Charles J. Soderquist Award at a celebratory luncheon.

Named in honor of the widely esteemed 51�Թϱ�� alum and entrepreneur who was dedicated to advancing the university, the award recognizes Aggies who demonstrate Soderquist’s legacy of exceptional philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership within the 51�Թϱ�� community.

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 51�Թϱ�� Spring Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — May 13, 2025 - 10:31am

California Supreme Court Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans will be the first guest speaker at the commencements of the 51�Թϱ��, Davis, as its School of Law leads off the spring graduation season Friday.

Other guest speakers named to date are Diana E. Ramos, California’s surgeon general, at the School of Medicine commencement Saturday; and Sundeep Dugar, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, at the two Graduate Studies ceremonies June 12.

Repaving Tests New Road Materials

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:39pm

The 51�Թϱ�� Pavement Research Center, or UCPRC, in collaboration with CalRecycle and Caltrans, repaved 1.1 miles of road on campus last week with innovative pavement materials made from end-of-life tires.

Aggie Square Showcases Connections

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:30pm

The bonds built over eight years of planning and construction were on full display last week when hundreds gathered to celebrate Aggie Square opening its doors to the public.

The innovation district that blends public, university and private industry spaces to encourage collaboration opened Friday (May 2), welcoming attendees with displays showing work already underway and encouraging them to envision future uses for the 767,000-square-foot development.

Evolutionary Geneticist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Andy Fell — May 06, 2025 - 10:06am

Graham Coop, professor of evolution and ecology and director of the Center for Population Biology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his exceptional contribution to his field. Coop is one of nearly 250 new members announced by the academy on April 23.

51�Թϱ��’ Aggie Square Formally Inaugurated: Sacramento Innovation District Comes to Life With Labs, Classrooms, Community Spaces

Julia Ann Easley — May 02, 2025 - 5:51pm

SACRAMENTO — Opening a new chapter in the 51�Թϱ��, Davis’ role as a regional engine of innovation and economic growth, Chancellor Gary S. May joined city of Sacramento leaders, developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC, business partners and community members Friday to inaugurate Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation district that will bring together the university’s cutting-edge research with private-sector companies and startups. The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program for former Foster Youth at Sacramento State and 51�Թϱ��

Julia Ann Easley — May 01, 2025 - 1:20pm

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and the 51�Թϱ��, Davis, received their first payments today from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

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

Anila Mary Lijo — April 29, 2025 - 11:53am

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.

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