University Content

Mentoring, Medicine and Olympics with Marcia Faustin

Anila Mary Lijo — December 17, 2024 - 12:15pm

A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis physician, having worked with athletes ranging from collegiate students to Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, emphasized the holistic approach she takes when it comes to her athletes.

Among the Academies: An Unseen Battle

Cody Kitaura — December 17, 2024 - 10:00am

A battle around the world is raging between plants and the changing environment, and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers are on the front lines.

For example, the microbes are constantly creating new types of illnesses, while the plants — sometimes with the help of breeders — are developing new immunities.

It’s something plant geneticist Luca Comai, Ph.D. ’80, a distinguished professor of plant biology, has seen firsthand through his decades of research into plant chromosomes.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Forging Connected Communities and a More Just World

Cody Kitaura — December 13, 2024 - 11:00am

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

As we celebrate the holiday season, I am reminded of the powerful role service plays in our lives.

Service has been at the heart of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis since its inception. As a land-grant university, we serve the people of California, the United States and the world. From the beginning, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis was founded on the idea that education transforms the lives of our students while helping to create a better world.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Tops Nation in Sustainability Rankings

Julia Ann Easley — December 12, 2024 - 6:00am

The University of California, Davis, is the “greenest” campus in the United States for the ninth year in a row, according to the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings published today (Dec. 12).

The rankings, established by the University of Indonesia in 2010, also place 51�ԹϺ�� Davis as the world’s seventh most sustainable university, the 12th consecutive year the campus has been in the world’s top 10.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health Vice Chancellor and CEO David Lubarsky to Retire

James Michael Nash — December 11, 2024 - 2:29pm

University of California, Davis, Chancellor Gary S. May announced today that David Lubarsky, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Health’s vice chancellor of human health sciences and chief executive officer, will retire from the university effective Feb. 15, 2025. After his retirement, Lubarsky will become president and CEO of Westchester Medical Center Health Network, a nine-hospital health system near where he grew up, in Valhalla, New York.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis to Join Mountain West Conference

James Michael Nash — December 10, 2024 - 12:19pm

The University of California, Davis, has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference beginning July 1, 2026.

This Time, Graduation To Be Real for 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Student

Julia Ann Easley — December 09, 2024 - 2:35pm

Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia Pereida of Oakland wore a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis cap and gown with a stole identifying him as a first-generation college graduate. His name sounded over the arena’s speakers. He crossed the stage and shook hands with the chancellor. His family cheered.

UPDATED: Football Advances to Quarterfinals With Commanding Win

Cody Kitaura — December 09, 2024 - 9:35am

Updated Dec. 9: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis football on Saturday rolled over Illinois State 42-10, earning a place in the quarterfinal round of the Football Championship Subdivision, or FCS, playoffs.

“I'm proud of the team,” Head Coach Tim Plough said. “Illinois State is a great football team and early on they came out and punched us in the mouth. But our team continues to show great resolve, and their resilience is what makes them a special team.”

New CAMPOS and CAMPSSAH Scholars Join 51�ԹϺ�� Davis

Cody Kitaura — November 26, 2024 - 2:30pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis is continuing to make good on its commitment to welcome diverse voices, and earlier this month inducted nine new faculty members into programs that aim to bring multicultural and underrepresented perspectives to all fields of academia.

Football Tops Sac State, Will Host Playoff Game Dec. 7

Cody Kitaura — November 25, 2024 - 10:06am

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis football team wrapped up its regular season this weekend with a 42-39 win over Sacramento State and a spot in the playoffs.

University Content

Mentoring, Medicine and Olympics with Marcia Faustin

Among the Academies: An Unseen Battle

Checking In With Chancellor May: Forging Connected Communities and a More Just World

51�ԹϺ��� Davis Tops Nation in Sustainability Rankings

51�ԹϺ��� Davis Health Vice Chancellor and CEO David Lubarsky to Retire

51�ԹϺ��� Davis to Join Mountain West Conference

This Time, Graduation To Be Real for 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Student