University News

Fewer Than 10% of Patients Screened for Food Insecurity During Pandemic

Amy M Quinton — March 30, 2023

Only seven percent of primary care providers screened patients for food insecurity during the pandemic. A new UC Davis study finds that screening rates were even lower if the appointment was virtual.

Rainbow Trout Subspecies Newly Named

Katherine E Kerlin — March 29, 2023

The McCloud River redband trout, or O. mykiss calisulat, is newly identified as its own distinct subspecies of rainbow trout in a study from UC Davis. It was named in consultation with the Winnemem Wintu tribe.

TGFS: 2023 Logo Done, 2024 Logo Contest Underway

Dave Jones — March 28, 2023

The logo you see here, created by Rosa Li of Finance, Operations and Administration, is for this year’s Thank Goodness for Staff celebration, coming in May.

LAURELS: Chancellor Named Black Engineers’ Lifetime Member of the Year

Dave Jones — March 28, 2023

Chancellor Gary S. May joined the NSBE as an undergraduate and has been active in the society ever since.

Sharing Our Innovations

Cody T Kitaura — March 28, 2023

If the United States is going to remain competitive in the global economy, the country needs more innovations from more people, faster — and UC Davis can be a guide in many areas, speakers said yesterday (March 27) during the first day of a “launch summit” hosted on campus by the national Council on Competitiveness.

How UC Davis Is Growing a Tree Canopy for Tomorrow’s Climate

Jocelyn C Anderson — March 28, 2023

A team of UC Davis students, employees, planners, researchers, landscapers and community volunteers is working to help adapt the campus tree canopy for climate change and sustainability. The campus is a living lab in a process that just might help our region build climate resilience and strong trees.

THE DOWNLOAD: Gratitude the Cat

Cody T Kitaura — March 28, 2023

Experts with the School of Veterinary Medicine restored the sight of Gratitude, a 7-month-old kitten who came to the hospital with one eyelid fused shut. Learn more what caused the condition and how it was addressed in the above video.

‘School First, Tweet Later’

Cody T Kitaura — March 28, 2023

One of UC Davis’ newest students can add Face to Face With Chancellor May to his growing list of media mentions.

UC Davis Leads World Rankings With Veterinary Science, Ag

Julia Ann Easley — March 24, 2023

UC Davis continues to be recognized for leadership in veterinary science, and agriculture and forestry in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Sea Otters Killed by Unusual Parasite Strain

Katherine E Kerlin — March 22, 2023

An unusually severe form of toxoplasmosis killed four sea otters and could pose a threat to other marine wildlife and humans, finds a study from UC Davis and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

UC Davis Media Experts on Bank Failures

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — March 21, 2023

UC Davis has expertise in bank failures in the fields of economics, business management and law.

Tulare Lab Facility Closed Due to Flooding

Andy Fell — March 21, 2023

The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare has been closed since March 16 due to flooding. UC Davis staff have been able to visit the site with the assistance of the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services and local first responders. They are currently assessing damage and planning cleanup efforts.

There is currently no estimate on when the lab will reopen. Clients are being advised to submit samples to other CAHFS locations in Davis, Turlock and San Bernardino.

LAURELS: Maisha Winn Elected to National Academy of Education

Dave Jones — March 21, 2023

IN THIS COLUMN Maisha Winn, School of Education Harris Lewin, College of Biological Sciences Custodial Services, Facilities Management Amy Oleynik, Student Affairs Joseph Villegas, Student Affairs

Professor Maisha Winn

New Endowment Will Support Next Generation of Water Management Leaders

Cody T Kitaura — March 21, 2023

Jay Lund, distinguished professor of civil engineering, and his wife, Jean Lund, have given $800,000 to endow graduate student fellowships at the Center for Watershed Sciences, or CWS. It is the largest gift in the center’s history and will encourage interdisciplinary water management research in student dissertations.

Crossing Guards to Help Address Silo Crosswalk Congestion

Cody T Kitaura — March 21, 2023

Starting this week, two crossing guards in fluorescent yellow vests will be standing amid the hustle and bustle on the stretch of Hutchison Drive between the Silo and the Teaching and Learning Complex. A crossing guard will be present at the entry and exit to the Silo bus terminal between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on days when classes are held, through the end of the academic year. They began Monday.

THE DOWNLOAD: Women in Ag, Match Day

Cody T Kitaura — March 21, 2023

Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research at UC Davis, or the CLEAR Center, is marking Women’s History Month by celebrating some of the women with the center who are pursuing careers in agriculture. Watch the above video to meet a few of them.

Humans Are Leading Source of Death for California Mountain Lions, Despite Hunting Protections

Katherine E Kerlin — March 20, 2023

Humans are the leading source of death for California mountain lions, despite hunting protections, finds a study of the state's lions from University of Nebraska, UC Davis and other California researchers.

Checking In With Chancellor May: You Belong Here

Dave Jones — March 17, 2023

To the UC Davis community:

The limits of free speech are being tested at college campuses across the country. That was the case at UC Davis earlier this week. There were some tense moments, but what struck me the most was how our community came together to talk with and support one another.

UPDATED: Controversial, Student-Led Event Goes On As Planned

Cody T Kitaura — March 14, 2023

Updated March 30: Both subjects who were arrested are not affiliated with UC Davis. The Yolo County district attorney’s office has filed charges on both for threats on a police officer, conspiracy to commit vandalism, vandalism and resisting arrest.

$4M More for Professor’s Open Education Platform

Dave Jones — March 14, 2023

A $4 million award from the state-funded California Education Learning Lab will help expand LibreTexts, an innovative, open education project founded by Delmar Larsen, chemistry professor in the UC Davis College of Letters and Science.