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In 2025, UC Davis once again proved why it stands among the world’s leading research universities — not only by pushing boundaries, but by telling the stories that help people understand why breakthroughs matter. Read UC Davis' most impactful stories in 2025: ucdav.is/3Y3eW3R

Valley Fever, a fungal infection with COVID-like symptoms, affected both Rex and Cooper the dog. UC Davis doctors and vets are working together to improve early detection and treatment for humans and pets. #ValleyFever

THE SUN IS OUT 🌞

UC Davis is in the inaugural class of California universities and colleges designated as Black-Serving Institutions, or BSIs, under a state initiative recognizing those that “excel at providing academic resources to Black and African American students.” Read more: ucdav.is/4aUkTaR

Congratulations are in order for Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Zhi Ding who has won the 2025-2026 UC Davis Prize for Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement! 🏆 Read more about it at https://ow.ly/R8V450XKvfp. 🌟 #UCDavisEngineering

This month's Among the Academies features Jonna Mazet, vice provost of Grand Challenges and the Chancellor’s Leadership Distinguished Professor of Epidemiology and Disease Ecology.

UC Davis research is at risk. The federal government - its top funder - is pulling and threatening key grants, putting life-changing innovations in medicine and tech in jeopardy. ucdav.is/3KZr1Ej #FromLabsToLives

Professor Vinod Narayanan develops next-generation technologies that help power plants and factories use energy more efficiently. His federally funded research aims to reduce how much energy these systems waste, which can lower electricity bills and make everyday products more affordable.

A dynamic digital twin designed by UC Davis engineers was launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket. The innovation was carried by a Proteus Space satellite and is the first of its kind to be sent into space. 🚀🛰️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/PxKp50XHcMX

Eleven faculty members are receiving support for their work through this year’s Hellman Fellowships, and it comes right when they need it most: early in their careers. Read more about this year's recipients: ucdav.is/4oFMK1P

Two researchers at UC Davis have been awarded a VinFuture Prize in recognition of their work developing self-cloning crops, a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture. Read more: ucdav.is/4oJ41Hx

UC Davis is the “greenest” campus in North America and seventh most sustainable campus in the world, according to the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings: ucdav.is/4poPbqS

We are honoring the life of Sandra Riddell Shannonhouse, whose passion for art and preservation left a lasting mark on @ucdavis.bsky.social. Her generosity and advocacy helped build the vibrant arts community we know today. Read more at the Letters and Science magazine:

Get ideas for gifts; go to concerts; get tickets. All in the #UCDavis Arts Blog. www.ucdavis.edu/arts/blog/we... @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social

The 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Richard Carmona, M.D., understands the importance of having the best scientific answers to provide the best policy in order to preserve the health, safety and security of our nation and the world. #FromLabsToLives

Meet the researcher From ancient lakebeds on Earth to the dusty plains of Mars, @ucdavis.bsky.social geobiologist Dawn Sumner explores how early life thrived on Earth and offers clues to where life might exist on other planets. Learn more: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives

I’m grateful to share that I’ve been recognized as a recipient of the Sacramento Business Journal's Sacramento Inno Awards. I’m thankful to be a small part of that collective effort dedicated to innovation at @ucdavis.bsky.social. www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/c...

Earthquake faults aren’t as static as we thought. New @ucdavis.bsky.social research shows they can rebuild strength quickly, almost like geological glue, resetting after every slow slip. Visit the Letters and Science Magazine to learn more.

Evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers, Ph.D. ’05, wins a 2025 MacArthur “genius grant” the first ever awarded for fungi research. The $800K prize honors her groundbreaking work and future promise. ucdav.is/3XfXloY

Will wine be on your holiday table this season? 🍷🍇 The reasons behind a drop in wine consumption may surprise you. Our latest episode explores the complexity with @ucdavis.bsky.social experts. Out now 🎤 www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...

At @ucdavis.bsky.social, research knows no bounds. From more treatments to cleaner air and safer communities, our research touches every aspect of life, but funding is crucial for bringing these breakthroughs from our labs to your lives. Learn more: https://www.ucdavis.edu/research/labs-to-lives

Ross Boulanger is a distinguished professor emeritus of civil & environmental engineering in @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social, focusing on geotechnical earthquake engineering, a field where decisions are shaped by unique geologic conditions found only in the location where a project is being built.

Holiday treats don’t have to mean guilt. UC Davis nutrition expert Debbie Fetter shares tips for enjoying festive foods mindfully so you can savor seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie without the stress. ucdav.is/4oWkAR5

Saturn's moon Mimas, just 250 miles wide, could have a liquid water ocean under its outer icy shell, according to new research @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more: @natastron.nature.com www.ucdavis.edu/news/looking...

Cabernet sauvignon was born 400 years ago from a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. Today it’s the world’s most-planted wine grape - and a UC Davis study shows it still retains a molecular memory of its origins. ucdav.is/4r4Q1do

A new era of creativity and sustainability begins. This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact. Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.

Darryl Goss, Class of '83, is a big believer in the power of UC Davis and its mission-driven research. Hear how UC Davis research not only sharpened his critical thinking skills as a student but also created an environment for him and all Aggies to thrive. #FromLabsToLive

Researchers @ucdavis.bsky.social & @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social have identified which microbes in a cow's gut could help reduce methane. It brings them a step closer to engineering gut microbes to create more climate-friendly cows. @innovativegenomics.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/en...

Daniel Starr leads work to uncover how the internal architecture of cells helps them function properly. His NIH-funded lab discovered the LINC complex, a structure that helps anchor the cell’s nucleus. When the connection breaks down, it can lead to diseases like cancer, ALS and muscular dystrophy.

The Winter issue of the UC Davis Magazine is out now! Read new stories about the importance of research, a faculty rock band, artificial intelligence and much more from the campus community. Visit ucdav.is/3K8JnlR to check out the latest issue.

Why Is Federally Funded Research So Important? UC Davis VC for Research Simon Atkinson explains @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/why...

Rachel Whitmer studies what keeps our minds sharp into our 90s and beyond. As the co-director of the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, she leads LifeAfter90 Study — the first of its kind to deeply examine risk and resilience in cognitive aging among people over 90.

What if you could generate mechanical power at night, using just Earth’s warmth and the cold depths of space? 🌠 UC Davis engineers have done just that with a device called a Stirling engine. Read more about this research, published in Science Magazine Advances this week: https://ow.ly/fsbh50Xs0hM

We hope you caught this episode last night AND got the answer right!

New @ucdavis.bsky.social research finds that olive trees produced the same yields and high-quality oil even when using 25-50% less nitrogen than recommended amounts for traditional orchards. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/st...

Happy #VeteransDay, Aggies! Chancellor May is joined by Jose Roa, Chair of the Veterans Faculty and Staff Association, and Dr. Joseph Galante, Chief Medical Officer of Hospital Clinical Care Services at @ucdavishealth.bsky.social, to express their gratitude to all who have served in the armed forces

A lone Jeffrey pine found over 12,000 feet up a Sierra peak sparked a 240-mile trek by UC Davis scientists to study how a bird’s seed and a single tree reveal the impacts of climate change, and why fieldwork still matters in understanding our changing world. Read more: ucdav.is/4oXjDaK

Every year, yellow ribbons are tied around the trees surrounding the Quad in honor of our veterans 🌳🎗️ All students, staff and faculty are welcome to join the event with the UC Davis Veterans Success Center on Monday, November 10 from 12:00-1:30 PM. #OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek

Recently, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE, honored UC Davis with 36 “Best of District VII” awards. Congratulations to our campus communications community for their continuous outstanding work in storytelling! ucdav.is/3LpAchf

As a top-ranked public university for social mobility, UC Davis helps students move upward in opportunity and achievement. From the Center of Educational Opportunity Program and First-Generation Initiative, UC Davis provides the mentorship, resources and community that empower every Aggie to thrive.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column. www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

New UC Davis study uncovers how cells prevent dangerous blood sugar crashes, offering hope for better ways to avoid hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. ucdav.is/4pV7vIy #FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and a time to recognize UC Davis’ leadership in research, treatments, and support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. leadership.ucdavis.edu/column/chanc...

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Join Chancellor May and Dr. Antoinette Martinez, co-director of Tribal Health PRIME Pathway at UC Davis School of Medicine, in celebrating the Native American community's heritage and contributions to our campus.

Hope you have a safe and caw-some Halloween, Aggies! 🎃 🐦‍⬛ 🌅 #UCDavis | #OurUCDavis | #Halloween

Ever freeze on a trail after spotting something that might be a snake? That instinct comes from deep in our evolutionary past. 🐍 UC Davis research reveals that primate encounters with snakes helped shape our highly developed visual system. Learn more:

When academic freedom is threatened, universities lose their ability to serve the public. @ucdavis.bsky.social’ Rana Jaleel explains how academic freedom protects the right to teach, research, and question freely – all in service of society. Learn more:

UC Davis scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes named Aptostichus ramirezae. The scariest part about this discovery isn’t the spider, it’s what could happen if its home is lost for good. Read more: https://ucdav.is/4npQVhx

In the latest episode of That May Be The Chancellor, I travel to the @ucdavis.bsky.social Neuroprosthetics Lab to meet the researchers behind an innovative brain-computer interface technology that allowed a man with ALS to “speak” again. youtu.be/ePB4ezCMTPg?...