University News

Survey: Davis Apartment Vacancy Rate Continues To Improve

Julia Ann Easley — February 04, 2025

The apartment vacancy rate in the city of Davis eased to 4.0%, according to a fall 2024 survey.

LAURELS: Collegiate Licensing, SPIE, Transformative Leadership Award, More

Cody Kitaura — February 04, 2025

A wide variety of employees have been recognized lately, for efforts in marketing, advising, science and technology, and more. Find a summary of recent awards in this Laurels column.

Dateline �鶹��ý welcomes news of faculty and staff awards, for publication in Laurels. Send information to dateline@ucdavis.edu.

Kick Off Principles of Community Celebration Feb. 10

Cody Kitaura — February 04, 2025

Get ready to celebrate our community’s vibrant diversity and unity! Registration is now open for this year’s Principles of Community Celebration, taking place on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This annual event is an incredible opportunity to honor the values of inclusion, equity, and respect that make our community strong.

Black Futures Month Preview

Jose Antonio Vadi — February 04, 2025

This February, join this campus community in celebrating Black Futures Month, �鶹��ý’ shared vision of the trajectory for Black life on campus and beyond.

Black Futures Month represents the campus community commitment to remembering, celebrating and learning from the proud history of Black Americans and the promising future of all scholars who continue to bring innovation and excellence to our society.

�鶹��ý Honors 35 Years of the Principles of Community

Cody Kitaura — February 04, 2025

Thirty-five years ago, a community of �鶹��ý students came together to define a shared set of values related to a sense of belonging and respect that would shape the university’s future. What started as a grassroots movement in Student Housing has since grown into a core part of �鶹��ý’ identity, culture and everyday interactions.

To mark this milestone, �鶹��ý is launching a 10-month-long commemoration starting this February under the theme “Principles of Community, by Community, for Community.”

Outside-In Signaling Shows a Route Into Cancer Cells

Andy Fell — February 04, 2025

A new study shows how an anticancer drug triggers an “outside in” signal that gets it sucked into a cancer cell. The work, published Jan. 29 in Nature Communications, reveals a new signaling mechanism that could be exploited for delivering other drugs.

Many malignant cancers overexpress a protein called P-cadherin, which is embedded in the cell membrane. Because cancer cells have a lot of P-cadherin sticking out of their surface, the protein has been targeted for drug development.

New Medical Technology Emerges From Quarter at Aggie Square Program

Cody Kitaura — February 04, 2025

The Quarter at Aggie Square Biomedical Engineering cohort wrapped up their 10-week experience on Dec. 6 with a presentation of three medical prototypes for growth-accommodating heart valves, noninvasive glucose monitors and stroke-detection devices. The students chose the concepts to solve complex health challenges they encountered.

Record Number of Crowdfund �鶹��ý Projects in February

Cody Kitaura — February 04, 2025

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CHANCELL-ING: Celebrating Our Core Principles

Cody Kitaura — February 03, 2025

At �鶹��ý, we believe in the power of community. For 35 years, our Principles of Community have served as a guiding light, fostering an environment of mutual respect, inclusion and belonging. These values are more than words on a page — they are the foundation of our culture, shaping the way we learn, work and engage with one another.

�鶹��ý Chancellor May Announces 3 Leadership Appointments at �鶹��ý Health

Cody Kitaura — January 31, 2025

University of California, Davis, Chancellor Gary S. May has made three �鶹��ý Health leadership appointments: Michael Condrin as the interim chief executive officer, Bruce Lee Hall as interim vice chancellor of human health sciences, and Susan Murin as permanent dean of the School of Medicine.

Clear Lake Water Quality Report Recommends Rehabilitation Strategy

Katherine E Kerlin — January 29, 2025

Clear Lake's water quality suffers from low-to-no-oxygen conditions, finds a report from �鶹��ý Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

THE DOWNLOAD: Aggies in Love, Lunar New Year

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

Did �鶹��ý set the stage for your love story? Maybe it’s where you met your partner, made lifelong friends, or just found a place that stole your heart. The Cal Aggie Alumni Association is looking for “Aggies in Love” stories to highlight on social media and on an interactive map:

Submit your story here

UC President Michael V. Drake’s Message on Federal Funding Freeze

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

The University of California Office of the President issued the following statement today (Jan. 28).

Updated Jan. 29: The Trump Administration has rescinded the memo freezing federal funds. UCOP will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

Luis Carvajal-Carmona Champions STEM Diversity

Anila Mary Lijo — January 28, 2025

Students at �鶹��ý — particularly Hispanic and low-income students in STEM fields — will see a direct benefit from the university’s status as both an R1 research university and one with Hispanic-Serving Institution, or HSI, eligibility, this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May said.

Among the Academies: Solving Outbreak Mysteries

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

As a wildlife veterinarian in Florida in the 1990s, Christine Kreuder Johnson could think of only one place to turn for help when she faced mysterious die-offs of birds and sea turtles: �鶹��ý.

Johnson had previously worked as a veterinarian to horses competing at the racetrack, but found herself increasingly drawn to puzzles at the population level, like the one she now faced at a national wildlife refuge. But she needed help.

“I had all the puzzle pieces, but I couldn’t put it together,” she said.

Presidential Awards to Faculty

Andy Fell — January 28, 2025

Several faculty at the University of California, Davis, are among the recipients of presidential awards for excellence in STEM mentoring and research announced by the White House Jan. 13 and 14.

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring was established by the White House in 1995 and is administered by the National Science Foundation. The most prestigious mentoring award bestowed by the White House, it recognizes mentors who work with underrepresented groups to fully develop the nation's human resources in STEM.

New Plans Seek to Streamline Building Evacuations

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025

�鶹��ý Department Safety Coordinators, or DSCs, have worked together with Emergency Management to update the process and documentation for implementing building evacuation plans, establishing a repository of newly approved Emergency Action Plans.

Emergency Action Plans, or EAPs, contain procedures that are to be followed during emergencies, outlining actions that will promote safe evacuation from buildings.

Men and Women Equally Attracted to Younger Partners, �鶹��ý Study Suggests

Karen Michele Nikos — January 27, 2025

Men and women alike are drawn to younger partners, whether or not they realize it. The conclusion came from a University of California, Davis, study of 4,500 blind dates of people seeking a long-term partner.

How Urban Streams, Climate Change and Unhoused People Intertwine

Katherine E Kerlin — January 27, 2025

A search for compassionate, sustainable solutions takes researchers to Bay Area streams to investigate the intersections of climate change, urban streams and unhoused people.

�鶹��ý Unveils Maria Manetti Shrem Art District: A Bold New Era for the Arts

Karen Michele Nikos — January 27, 2025

The University of California, Davis, ushered in a new era for the arts with the grand opening of the Maria Manetti Shrem Art District — a vibrant hub designed to expand creativity, innovation and collaboration on campus and beyond.