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Carnegie Fellowship awarded to UC Davis Professor Andrés Reséndez

Exploration of 500 year-old sea voyage relevant to COVID-19 today Andrés Reséndez, a Latin American historian and professor, was recently awarded the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship,...

UCD Police chief asserts department is releasing records pursuant to state law

Recent investigation by UCSD alumnus details use-of-force cases across UC Senate Bill 1421, passed in 2019, requires police departments statewide to release records regarding use...

UC task force unable to reach agreement on how to move forward with Dignity Health partnerships, gives two recommendations

Some argue that partnering with Dignity restrict care to LGBTQ+ people, women, others argue more are harmed by not partnering Unable to agree on a...

UC is largest educational institution in nation to divest completely from fossil fuels

UC sells more than $1 billion in assets from pension, endowment, working capital pools to divest completely from fossil fuels After a five-year effort to...

All BIS 2B seats held for incoming first-years for Fall Quarter 2020

Students encouraged to take series out of order for smoother transition, stronger chemistry foundation  During Fall Quarter Schedule Builder pass times, continuing students found that...

In Memoriam: Dr. F. William Blaisdell, former chair of UCDMC Surgery Department

Founder of trauma care as a surgical speciality passes at age 92 Dr. F. William Blaisdell, “widely considered the founder of trauma care as a...

UC Regents unanimously vote to suspend use of SAT and ACT in admissions

New test that more closely aligns with what students need to know to prepare for UC will be identified or created  The UC Board of...

UC Santa Cruz police monitored picket lines of graduate students supporting COLA

Recent discovery reminiscent of COLA organizers’ previous, current experiences with policing, drums up motivation to keep movement alive Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz striking...

Unitrans proposes service changes for 2020–2021 service year

Proposal includes drop-off only stops, schedule adjustments, rear door boarding Unitrans has proposed new service changes for the 2020–21 school year, set to take effect...

UC Davis Law student wins international competition for app that assists domestic abuse survivors

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...

Undergraduate Research Conference goes virtual for first time in 31-year history

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...

UC Davis student-run clinics transition to telehealth for duration of pandemic

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...

UCs explore options for reduced density in residence halls for fall based on local impacts of COVID-19

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...

Parents of UC Davis students who died by suicide turn to advocacy work

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...

Pablo Reguerín appointed as new vice chancellor of Student Affairs

 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...