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Chemist Carlito Lebrilla Elected as National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Cody Kitaura — December 12, 2025 - 10:00am

Distinguished Professor Carlito Lebrilla is among the 185 academic and institutional inventors newly elected to the National Academy of Inventors, or NAI. The fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors and celebrates success in translating research into products and services.

Suspected Case of Mumps Identified on UC Davis Campus

Julia Ann Easley — December 11, 2025 - 3:24pm

Out of an abundance of caution and consistent with recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, UC Davis offers the following public health information:

An individual with a suspected case of mumps was on the Davis campus on the evening of Dec. 3, 2025.

What’s Open, What’s Closed: Winter ’25

Jose Antonio Vadi — December 09, 2025 - 12:00pm

It’s that time of the year to think twice about where to find food and drink options, and other services on campus. Fall quarter ends Friday (Dec. 12) and winter break is right around the corner. Here's a guide to what’s open and closed on campus until the first day of winter instruction begins Monday, Jan. 5.

11 Join the Ranks of Hellman Fellows

Cody Kitaura — December 09, 2025 - 11:45am

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.

“It can be immensely helpful to provide direct research funding to faculty members after their second or third year, when their work is ramping up but initial funding is running out,” said Phil Kass, vice provost of Academic Affairs. “This support helps provide a boost for their work and is vital in securing external funding.”

Grants this year range from $15,000 to $40,000, for a total of $320,000 awarded.

UC Davis Degree To Be First for Family, Birthday Gift

Julia Ann Easley — December 09, 2025 - 10:47am

Editor’s note: Tickets are required for admission to commencement; to cover the ceremony, email jaeasley@ucdavis.edu or text 530-219-4545.

Trading smiles, Melissa Segura and her mother, Monica Segura, playfully warn each other not to start crying — either will set the other off.

UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program

James Michael Nash — December 08, 2025 - 6:00am

The University of California, Davis, has awarded $100,000 through the autumn 2025 cohort of the Science Translation and Innovative Research, or STAIR, Grant Program to help scientists advance innovative research with strong commercial potential.

UC Davis Tops Continent in Sustainability Rankings

Julia Ann Easley — December 05, 2025 - 5:28pm

GreenMetric ranks UC Davis the most sustainable campus in North America for the 10th year in a row and seventh greenest in the world.

UC Davis Conducts Contact Tracing After Case of Active Tuberculosis Identified

Julia Ann Easley — December 02, 2025 - 4:56pm

UC Davis has completed contact tracing after a case of active tuberculosis was identified on the Davis campus.

Parenting Education Program Builds Community and Developmental Awareness Among Families

Anila Mary Lijo — November 25, 2025 - 12:00pm

A parenting education and support program offered by the Center for Child and Family Studies, is helping families strengthen their understanding of child development while creating a supportive community for both parents and children.

Malala Yousafzai on Reintroducing Herself With New Memoir

Cody Kitaura — November 24, 2025 - 2:15pm

Despite what anyone might think, having a Nobel Peace Prize does not immediately make you popular in high school.

Education activist Malala Yousafzai shared reflections on life beyond her own advocacy, including the difficulty of making friends as a well-known teen in a new nation, her own mental health challenges and more during a sold-out event Tuesday (Nov. 18) at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.