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UC Davis researchers study the role of speech aerosols in coronavirus transmission

Superemittors may be responsible for significant viral spreading New research from UC Davis shows that certain speech patterns and key individuals, called superemittors, may be...

High-risk homeless individuals sheltered, self-isolating in Yolo County motel rooms

Through federal initiative Project Roomkey, county temporarily houses 143 vulnerable homeless individuals in motel rooms On April 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Project Roomkey,...

Science classes modify laboratories for online learning this spring

Departments record experiments, conduct laboratories over Zoom Pipettes, beakers, syringes and microscopes will not be used by students this quarter. With UC Davis’ decision to...

A list of heartwarming things happening in the world right now

During this challenging time, here are a few pieces of good news to put a smile on your face  With the constant bombardment of news...

Eighty-five percent of residence hall students cancel Spring Quarter contracts, remaining residents relocated

Student Housing and Dining Services adjust operations for Spring Quarter  In an effort to reduce campus density following public health announcements for COVID-19, Student Housing...

The Pantry and Aggie Compass partner to create weekly grocery bag program for students during COVID-19 pandemic

Students in need receive weekly, customizable grocery bags The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center and The Pantry are teaming up to help provide students with...

A Hero’s Odyssey: Jake Maier’s rise to Aggie football glory

How UC Davis’ all-time leading passer bet on himself to live out his college football dreams Sometimes, we never know where a single choice may...

UC Davis offers Visa gift cards as compensation to those affected by UCPath payroll problems

Students must contact Central Payroll to confirm addresses by April 17 and receive the money  Students who lost pay during UC Davis’ implementation of UCPath...

UC Davis ranks first worldwide in veterinary science, second in agriculture and forestry, sixteenth in environmental science

As UC Davis yet again ranks as one of the best universities in the world, what qualities make it stand out? The QS World University...

Drive-through COVID-19 testing available in California

Project Baseline launched in Sacramento  Project Baseline, founded by the company Verily and a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, recently launched a coronavirus testing...

Unitrans reduces schedule, goes fare-free while running during shelter-in-place

Extra precautions taken to promote social distancing on Davis transportation Unitrans will continue operating fare-free, weekend service only until at least April 12.  The reduced service...

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine develops COVID-19 website app

Interactive map displays local, national, international trends in coronavirus cases The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and CalSurv, a computer-generated disease outbreak monitoring system,...

Shelter in plays: UC Davis Theatre Department to turn spring play into a film

UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance will produce spring play as a film, shot by students on their own devices This story is the...

Yolo County DA cracks down on stores illegally price-gouging during pandemic

Citizens who experience price-gouging are encouraged to report it  The Yolo County District Attorney's Office is increasing its investigation and prosecution of sellers who raise...

Spring Commencement to be held virtually, with possibility of later, in-person ceremony

UC Davis administration will explore option of in-person commencement in December UC Davis’ Spring Commencement of 2020 will move to a virtual platform due to...