Campus News

Ranking rubrics shift, feature different emphases on diversity and faculty research By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org For the fifth year in a row, UC Davis has secured a spot in the top 10 best public universities nationwide. UC Davis tied for No. 9 with two other public universities — the Georgia Institute of Technology and […]

Basic Needs Center now houses private spaces for students to meet with case management coordinators By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@aggie.org  In time for the start of the new school year, the Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center (ACBNC) has reopened for students, expanding into the old ASUCD Pantry room located in the Memorial Union (MU). The […]

The shutdown of the line, which traveled between the two University of California campuses daily, was prompted by low ridership By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org The Davis-Berkeley shuttle, a popular option for those looking to travel between the UC Davis and UC Berkeley campuses, ended operation on Sept. 2 due to declining ridership. The decision […]

The division of the Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs separates plagiarism investigations from support services By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org The UC Davis Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA), responsible for administering and writing student conduct policies and reviewing cases of academic and student misconduct, has divided into two new entities […]

The fall concert returns to campus on Oct. 4 By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS and VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org Sunset Fest, the annual free “welcome back” concert, is set to return this Saturday, Oct. 4 to the UC Davis Health Stadium. Hosted by the ASUCD Entertainment Council (EC), a student-run unit that plans concerts and events throughout […]

The conservatory is facing the risk of closure amid university budget cuts   By RIVERS STOUT— campus@theaggie.org   In late August, the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory competed in the Waterlily Weigh-Off, an international competition between gardens, greenhouses and botanical conservatories to see whose plants can hold the most weight. UC Davis’ submission earned 10th place, […]

A look at the ongoing AB94 Seismic Improvement project and the changes coming to one of UC Davis’ most iconic buildings   By: AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@aggie.org    The Social Sciences and Humanities Building, one of the most architecturally confusing landmarks at UC Davis, according to students, continues to be under construction as the 2025-2026 […]

A guide to UC Davis’ student government and its units   By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org   For both new students and those returning, the five-letter entity ASUCD may prove confusing in its purpose and its logo’s diverse presence on campus: from mental health posters to bus maps. With a budget of $22 million for […]

Pan received a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Textile Engineering in China before working at UC Davis   By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org   UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Ning Pan, known for his contributions in textile engineering, passed away on Sept. 7. Pan’s research included work on advancing the engineering of fibrous materials […]

The proposal to restore funding suspended over alleged antisemitism has been criticized by UC and local leaders    By RIVERS STOUT— campus@theaggie.org   The Donald Trump administration is calling on the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to accept a $1 billion settlement, alongside other political concessions, to restore federal funding grants. These grants were […]

RPSP-UAW will represent some 7,200 workers across the UC system   By VINCE BASADA — campus@theaggie.org   7,200 research and public service professionals across all of University of California’s (UC) campuses have voted to form a new union.  The ballot, held in early September, tallied 3,080 to 612 in overwhelming favor of the creation of […]

The department begins a new chapter following the departure and criminal indictment of its former chief last year   By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org    The UC Davis Fire Department has officially sworn in Nathaniel Hartinger, a department mainstay and UC Davis alum, as fire chief. For over 25 years, Hartinger has served the campus, […]