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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
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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
#OurUCDavis | #VeteransWeek
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 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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.
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
#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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
#FromLabsToLives #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
October 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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
Honor loved ones this Día de Muertos! There are multiple celebrations across our campus community, including public ofrendas, traditional crafts, mariachi, and readings of calveritas. https://ucdav.is/47wtyx4
October 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Honor loved ones this Día de Muertos! There are multiple celebrations across our campus community, including public ofrendas, traditional crafts, mariachi, and readings of calveritas. https://ucdav.is/47wtyx4
What do you really know about UC Davis research? See how well you know about the discoveries that happened here. Will you be a curious new researcher, a budding scientist or a UC Davis discovery champ? Take this quick quiz to find out! https://ucdav.is/42YIliB
October 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
What do you really know about UC Davis research? See how well you know about the discoveries that happened here. Will you be a curious new researcher, a budding scientist or a UC Davis discovery champ? Take this quick quiz to find out! https://ucdav.is/42YIliB
UC Davis engineers are leading the implementation of a $40M federal project to deploy smart biosensors. These "smoke alarms" for air will detect viruses and allergens in real-time, making our indoor spaces safer and healthier. https://ucdav.is/4hvV6r4
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
UC Davis engineers are leading the implementation of a $40M federal project to deploy smart biosensors. These "smoke alarms" for air will detect viruses and allergens in real-time, making our indoor spaces safer and healthier. https://ucdav.is/4hvV6r4
In 1997, two @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social professors and a graduate student changed the game for the internet. They created the wavelength selective switch—a tech breakthrough that helped route internet and phone data around the world: ucdav.is/4qqAhB9
#FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science
#FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
In 1997, two @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social professors and a graduate student changed the game for the internet. They created the wavelength selective switch—a tech breakthrough that helped route internet and phone data around the world: ucdav.is/4qqAhB9
#FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science
#FromLabsToLives #SpeakUp4Science
Michael D. Lairmore, who served as dean of the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine from 2011 to 2021, is one of only a handful of veterinarians elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He has helped redefine the scope and impact of veterinary medicine. Read more: https://ucdav.is/3WUSZTS
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Michael D. Lairmore, who served as dean of the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine from 2011 to 2021, is one of only a handful of veterinarians elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He has helped redefine the scope and impact of veterinary medicine. Read more: https://ucdav.is/3WUSZTS
Between temporary fencing, detours and the machinery around campus, there’s no denying UC Davis is in the middle of a construction wave. The payoff for these short-term disruptions will be a safer, more sustainable, and more connected campus. Read more: https://ucdav.is/48BdRqt
October 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Between temporary fencing, detours and the machinery around campus, there’s no denying UC Davis is in the middle of a construction wave. The payoff for these short-term disruptions will be a safer, more sustainable, and more connected campus. Read more: https://ucdav.is/48BdRqt
As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from UC Davis. Learn more about what we can expect as the climate warms: https://ucdav.is/4neYw2H
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from UC Davis. Learn more about what we can expect as the climate warms: https://ucdav.is/4neYw2H
Federal research cuts are putting UC Davis innovation at risk; from disease-resistant crops to therapies for ALS and Alzheimer’s. Canceled grants threaten decades of progress in health, food, and climate science. https://ucdav.is/47rTxGU
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Federal research cuts are putting UC Davis innovation at risk; from disease-resistant crops to therapies for ALS and Alzheimer’s. Canceled grants threaten decades of progress in health, food, and climate science. https://ucdav.is/47rTxGU
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
Lychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
Using a global network of telescopes, astronomers have detected the lowest-mass dark object yet found in the universe. Finding more such objects and understanding their nature could rule out some theories about the nature of dark matter. Read more: ucdav.is/46KMFo3
October 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Using a global network of telescopes, astronomers have detected the lowest-mass dark object yet found in the universe. Finding more such objects and understanding their nature could rule out some theories about the nature of dark matter. Read more: ucdav.is/46KMFo3
Theodore L. Hullar, UC Davis’ fourth chancellor and a biochemist, died Sept. 28 at the age of 90. Hullar came to UC Davis and jumped headlong into transformational projects like the shepherding of the draft version of the Long-Range Development Plan. Read more: https://ucdav.is/4nKJsL6
October 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Theodore L. Hullar, UC Davis’ fourth chancellor and a biochemist, died Sept. 28 at the age of 90. Hullar came to UC Davis and jumped headlong into transformational projects like the shepherding of the draft version of the Long-Range Development Plan. Read more: https://ucdav.is/4nKJsL6
You can experience a simulated 7.0 magnitude earthquake during the Great California ShakeOut next week. The California Office of Emergency Services will bring its shake trailer to the West Quad on 10/13 to promote earthquake safety and the ShakeOut drill on 10/16: https://ucdav.is/4mNFSyr
October 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
You can experience a simulated 7.0 magnitude earthquake during the Great California ShakeOut next week. The California Office of Emergency Services will bring its shake trailer to the West Quad on 10/13 to promote earthquake safety and the ShakeOut drill on 10/16: https://ucdav.is/4mNFSyr
Next time you're driving on 80E, see if you can get a peek at the new paint on our bookstore warehouse! Peek carefully of course. 👀
#GoAgs
Image description: Exterior wall painted in Aggie Blue and reads "UC Davis| Shop for Aggie Gear | UCDavisStores.com | Go Ags!" in Aggie Gold
#GoAgs
Image description: Exterior wall painted in Aggie Blue and reads "UC Davis| Shop for Aggie Gear | UCDavisStores.com | Go Ags!" in Aggie Gold
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Next time you're driving on 80E, see if you can get a peek at the new paint on our bookstore warehouse! Peek carefully of course. 👀
#GoAgs
Image description: Exterior wall painted in Aggie Blue and reads "UC Davis| Shop for Aggie Gear | UCDavisStores.com | Go Ags!" in Aggie Gold
#GoAgs
Image description: Exterior wall painted in Aggie Blue and reads "UC Davis| Shop for Aggie Gear | UCDavisStores.com | Go Ags!" in Aggie Gold
A first-of-its-kind cancer drug trial by UCSF at UC Davis is offering new hope for cats and humans. 35% of treated cats had their squamous cell carcinoma controlled with minimal side effects, paving the way for potential future human therapies.
Learn more: ucdav.is/4nqVU2q
Learn more: ucdav.is/4nqVU2q
October 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A first-of-its-kind cancer drug trial by UCSF at UC Davis is offering new hope for cats and humans. 35% of treated cats had their squamous cell carcinoma controlled with minimal side effects, paving the way for potential future human therapies.
Learn more: ucdav.is/4nqVU2q
Learn more: ucdav.is/4nqVU2q
UC Davis received $961 million in external research awards for the fiscal year 2024-25. The funding, from various sources, supports a broad range of research to transform lives and communities as illustrated in the newly released annual Research Impact Report. Read more: https://ucdav.is/3KubOul
October 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
UC Davis received $961 million in external research awards for the fiscal year 2024-25. The funding, from various sources, supports a broad range of research to transform lives and communities as illustrated in the newly released annual Research Impact Report. Read more: https://ucdav.is/3KubOul
Bits of blue sky peeking out from the clouds over campus today. 🌥️🚲
Image description: White fluffy clouds with blue sky over Hart Hall and bike circle with Aggies riding on bicycles.
Image description: White fluffy clouds with blue sky over Hart Hall and bike circle with Aggies riding on bicycles.
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Bits of blue sky peeking out from the clouds over campus today. 🌥️🚲
Image description: White fluffy clouds with blue sky over Hart Hall and bike circle with Aggies riding on bicycles.
Image description: White fluffy clouds with blue sky over Hart Hall and bike circle with Aggies riding on bicycles.
Kate Scow is a distinguished professor emeritus of soil science and microbial ecology in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources.
Read more about Scow's soil research and the important connection with human health in the latest Among the Academies feature: ucdav.is/3VzgTE1
Read more about Scow's soil research and the important connection with human health in the latest Among the Academies feature: ucdav.is/3VzgTE1
September 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Kate Scow is a distinguished professor emeritus of soil science and microbial ecology in the Department of Land, Air and Water Resources.
Read more about Scow's soil research and the important connection with human health in the latest Among the Academies feature: ucdav.is/3VzgTE1
Read more about Scow's soil research and the important connection with human health in the latest Among the Academies feature: ucdav.is/3VzgTE1