In this month's column, I celebrate our 100th class of four-year graduates and look forward to the next century of collaboration between UC Davis and the Davis community.
Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the groundbreaking partnerships and innovation taking place here in Yolo County.
The UC Davis School of Law combines rigorous training with real-world advocacy, preparing future lawyers to confront injustice while delivering immediate, tangible benefits to those in need.
Students who spent a day with deans, vice chancellors and others last quarter as part of the UC Davis Leadership Job Shadow Program said they came away with a deeper understanding of what is required to keep the university running, as well as surprises that apply to their broader careers.
Some think of UC Davis and UC Davis Health in Sacramento as separate entities that are divided by the Yolo Causeway. The truth is, our collaboration isn’t bound by geography, especially when it comes to health.
UC Davis is using artificial intelligence to transform health care, from earlier identification of high-risk patients to improved screening, treatment and outcomes across diseases. Learn more about how our work is turning ethical, patient-centered AI research into real-world impact.
Students who participate in UC Davis’ Leadership Job Shadow Program come away from their days with more than meeting notes.
“I realized that careers are often shaped by one's curiosity and intention to genuinely help others,” said Iteoluwa Tutu Aladesanmi, an undergraduate who spent a day with Chancellor Gary S. May. “My shadowing experience taught me that the habits that I build right now in college will directly translate into my future career pathway.”
UC Davis students are creating real change across Yolo County through hands-on work in habitat restoration, health clinics, and youth education that goes far beyond the classroom. From salmon recovery to medical outreach, their efforts show how UC Davis strengthens communities while shaping the next generation of leaders.
UC Davis is transforming animal and human health by expanding its world-leading School of Veterinary Medicine, blending compassionate community care with cutting-edge research that benefits pets and people alike. From hands-on outreach programs and shelter support to breakthrough clinical trials and major facility growth, we are extending our impact across the region and world.
UC Davis is advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s through groundbreaking research and student-led programs that build meaningful connections with those affected. By pairing scientific discovery with compassion, the university is driving progress while putting people at the heart of care.
