Campus News

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, […]

The food stall is closing after the retirement of operator Michel Bloch   By ROBIN FRANKLIN — campus@theaggie.org    The Crêpe Bistro, a favorite haunt at the Silo for students looking to satiate both sweet and savory cravings, has closed after 27 years. Operated by French expatriate Michel Bloch, the food service stall fed roughly […]

Campus officials call for caution as scammers target students and staff   By JESSICA YUNG — campus@theaggie.org   Phishing and scam emails have been impacting the UC Davis community this year. Valid UC Davis accounts are at risk of being hacked using stolen log-in credentials, to in turn send phishing emails to other members of […]

The table also approved new summer positions for the Innovation and Research Lab   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@aggie.org    At their May 22 meeting, the ASUCD Senate passed a series of spending bills, including a budget for catering at the 530 Night Market, an anticipated Community Health and Culture Fair for the Asian American […]

Ilupeju reflects on historical ASUCD firsts, expansion on basic needs and election reform   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — campus@aggie.org    Associated Students of the University of California, Davis (ASUCD) President Gaius Ilupeju’s 2024-2025 term was nothing if not eventful. Reports about alleged election misconduct and inter-ASUCD power struggles, plus a contested student election this past […]

‘This isn’t only about students — it’s about all of us’   By KHADEEJAH KHAN — campus@theaggie.org   Facing federal threats to academic freedom and funding, faculty have taken it upon themselves to advocate for their rights, shared governance and academic freedom through the Davis Faculty Association (DFA). DFA belongs to the Council of University […]