Campus News

Alison Corn’s “Next Steps Advisor” app highlights UC Davis Law School’s emphasis on equal access to justice  UC Davis Law Student Alison Corn was recently awarded a second place prize at the International Iron Tech Lawyer Invitational for her innovative app assisting domestic abuse survivors, according to the UC Davis School of Law. Corn’s experience […]

Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference held online The Undergraduate Research Center (URC) held the 31st annual Undergraduate Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference from May 7–8, albeit in a new way: It was entirely online. Every year, the conference gives undergraduate students in all academic fields the chance to get acquainted with the […]

Undergraduate, medical students aim to provide care beyond medicine UC Davis medical students, physicians and undergraduates are using telehealth to continue providing primary care services to patients through the seven student-run clinics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth has become critical in ensuring that patients continue receiving care during the pandemic, while also keeping physicians and […]

Some campuses could reopen one-third to one-half of dorms Some UC campuses are exploring an array of scenarios to reduce density within housing and dining facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including potentially only reopening one-third to one-half of dorm rooms this fall.  UC President Janet Napolitano said campuses will first be required to satisfy […]

Suicide needs to be “discussed and addressed,” parents say Content Warning: Suicide. Resources for 24/7 national and local crisis phone lines and text lines are listed at the bottom of this piece. This article is the third in a three-part investigation by The California Aggie looking at suicide in the UC system. Parts one and […]

Reguerín plans to focus on listening to students while highlighting social, educational inequities Pablo Guillermo Reguerín was selected as the new vice chancellor of Student Affairs, effective on July 20. Reguerín is currently the associate vice chancellor of Student Achievement & Equity Innovation at UC Santa Cruz.  His appointment was announced in a press release […]

Controversial closed session called over appointment Editor’s Note: At the time this article was written, the May 14 ASUCD Senate Meeting had not taken place. At that meeting, Jenna DiCarlo was confirmed as a member of the ASUCD Judicial Council, and the ASUCD Senate was able to conduct regular business. The May 7 ASUCD Senate […]

UC, CSU systems sued Disclaimer: The refunds demanded from this lawsuit would directly impact The California Aggie. Campus News Reporter Alex Weinstein is a volunteer writer and does not receive a stipend.  Two lawsuits were filed on April 27 alleging that the UC and California State University (CSU) systems breached contract in closing campuses and […]

Grattet’s research is “first of its kind,” “never been done before” UC Davis Sociology Department Chair and Professor Dr. Ryken Grattet recently published innovative research on changes to probation and prison populations in California since Senate Bill 678 passed in 2009. In cooperation with UC Berkeley Assistant Professor Mia Bird, Grattet’s report assesses the impact […]

Students, professors across UC work to get masks to communities The UC Davis Medical Center said on April 28 it was no longer taking personal protective equipment donations (PPE) after reaching its goal, barely a month after campus departments and units were told they could donate PPE to UC Davis Health through Distribution and Logistics.  […]

LGBTQIA Resource Center celebrates theme of Nourishing Stories throughout May For the first time, UC Davis’ annual Pride Month is being held entirely online with interactive programming sessions and virtual opportunities to connect. Events are organized to bring empowerment, visibility and knowledge to the LGBTQIA+ community, all under this year’s theme: Nourishing Stories.  The LGBTQIA […]

UC Davis receives $2.5 million in gifts, donations  Despite the move to remote instruction, the campus being placed on suspended operations and a statewide stay-at-home order, UC Davis broke records with its most successful Give Day to date. On April 17 and 18, UC Davis raised $2,524,539 and received 3,374 gifts from donors.  Give Day […]