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‘From Labs to Lives’ Series Continues

Cody Kitaura — May 20, 2025 - 2:40pm

51�Թϱ�� is making it easier to understand the type of federally funded research that happens at the university, and what would happen if that work were to stop.

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.

Murals at Aggie Square

Jamie Sara Gelfond — May 20, 2025 - 1:05pm

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.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Budget Outlook for 51�Թϱ��

Cody Kitaura — May 16, 2025 - 2:00pm

To the 51�Թϱ�� community:

51�Թϱ�� has a long history of innovation and an extraordinary community of students, faculty, staff and alumni who make it the great institution it is. Today, we must tap our ingenuity, resilience and history of collaboration as we brace for unprecedented financial challenges.

County Health Agency, 51�Թϱ�� Notify Campus of Whooping Cough Cases

Julia Ann Easley — May 16, 2025 - 11:00am

51�Թϱ�� is distributing the letter from the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, below, to share with the campus community that four cases of whooping cough have been identified in the last month among 51�Թϱ��’ roughly 40,000 students.

Student Health and Counseling Services is working in coordination with the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, and contact tracing is being conducted to identify and notify those who have been in close contact with the infected persons.

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.