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Repaving Tests New Road Materials

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:39pm

The University of California Pavement Research Center, or UCPRC, in collaboration with CalRecycle and Caltrans, repaved 1.1 miles of road on campus last week with innovative pavement materials made from end-of-life tires.

Aggie Square Showcases Connections

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:30pm

The bonds built over eight years of planning and construction were on full display last week when hundreds gathered to celebrate Aggie Square opening its doors to the public.

The innovation district that blends public, university and private industry spaces to encourage collaboration opened Friday (May 2), welcoming attendees with displays showing work already underway and encouraging them to envision future uses for the 767,000-square-foot development.

Evolutionary Geneticist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Andy Fell — May 06, 2025 - 10:06am

Graham Coop, professor of evolution and ecology and director of the Center for Population Biology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for his exceptional contribution to his field. Coop is one of nearly 250 new members announced by the academy on April 23.

CHANCELL-ING: A Century of Town-Gown Partnership

Cody Kitaura — May 05, 2025 - 9:00am

We take great pride in knowing that Davis is California’s ultimate college town. With the Davis Chamber of Commerce celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, I’d like to look back at how the city and the university have found constructive ways to work together for our broader community.

��ҵ��’ Aggie Square Formally Inaugurated: Sacramento Innovation District Comes to Life With Labs, Classrooms, Community Spaces

Julia Ann Easley — May 02, 2025 - 5:51pm

SACRAMENTO — Opening a new chapter in the ��ҵ��’ role as a regional engine of innovation and economic growth, Chancellor Gary S. May joined city of Sacramento leaders, developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC, business partners and community members Friday to inaugurate Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation district that will bring together the university’s cutting-edge research with private-sector companies and startups. The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program for former Foster Youth at Sacramento State and ��ҵ��

Julia Ann Easley — May 01, 2025 - 1:20pm

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and the ��ҵ��, received their first payments today from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

Among the Academies: Searching for New Ways to Treat Pain

Cody Kitaura — April 29, 2025 - 1:28pm

Bruce Hammock, a world-class scientist with worldwide impact, grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he collected insects and befriended and studied snakes, lizards, frogs, raccoons, possums, a deer and assorted other critters.

Face to Face: Aggie Square’s Aims for the Region

Anila Mary Lijo — April 29, 2025 - 11:53am

On this month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May, George Baxter, chief innovation and economic development officer, shared insights into Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus.

Community Invited to Celebrate Aggie Square

Cody Kitaura — April 29, 2025 - 11:01am

Community involvement has been a key aspect of Aggie Square since the very earliest stages of its development, so it's only fitting that all are invited to help celebrate the moment the innovation district on the Sacramento campus officially opens its doors.

Staff: Volunteer to Help Commencement Run Smoothly

Julie Ling Huang — April 28, 2025 - 4:56pm

To ensure that Spring Commencement runs smoothly at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento this June, organizers are inviting staff members to participate as commencement ambassadors and serve in a variety of capacities.

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Ambassadors must be available to work a minimum of one five-hour shift and attend a virtual training session on May 14.