/ University News for 不良研究所 en /news/chancell-ing-finding-a-cure-for-Alzheimer%27s <p>The impact of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease touches nearly all of us in some way. According to the Alzheimer鈥檚 Association,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures">1 in 9 Americans over 65</a> is afflicted with the disease.</p> November 03, 2025 James Michael Nash /news/chancell-ing-finding-a-cure-for-Alzheimer%27s /news/sharing-happy-moments-partner-better-health-feeling-happy-alone A new study suggests that when older couples experience positive emotions together in everyday life, they have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol that can cause health problems over time when elevated. October 30, 2025 Karen Michele Nikos-Rose /news/sharing-happy-moments-partner-better-health-feeling-happy-alone /news/uc-davis-chancellor-may-names-aisha-jackson-universitys-first-chief-information-and-digital <p>不良研究所 Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed Aisha Jackson as the university鈥檚 first chief information and digital strategy executive (CIDSE). Reporting directly to the chancellor and serving as a member of the Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Council, Jackson will begin her new role Dec. 1, 2025. The position is a two-year term.</p> October 30, 2025 James Michael Nash /news/uc-davis-chancellor-may-names-aisha-jackson-universitys-first-chief-information-and-digital /climate/news/new-species-spider-discovered-just-time-halloween 不良研究所 scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in California's coastal sand dunes. October 29, 2025 Amy M Quinton /climate/news/new-species-spider-discovered-just-time-halloween /news/special-election-drop-your-ballot-cast-your-vote-campus <p>Election day for the <a href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-special-nov-4-2025">statewide special election</a> is next Tuesday (Nov. 4), but you don鈥檛 need to wait until then to cast your vote.</p><p>A Yolo County ballot drop-box is open 24/7 on Tennis Court Lane, adjacent to the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. Similar to dropping your ballot in the mail, deposit any California ballot in the box and it will be forwarded to your home county, even if you don鈥檛 live in Yolo County.</p> October 28, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/special-election-drop-your-ballot-cast-your-vote-campus /news/2025-dia-de-muertos-celebrations <p>D铆a de Muertos, the annual day of the dead that honors those that have passed, returns this Saturday (Nov. 1). These events offer participatory experiences for attendees at Woodland's TANA (Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer) and on campus at Sproul Courtyard and the Mondavi Center. They include several ofrendas, or altars, that honor loved ones through written notes and photography. Get in the spirit and learn more about each free opportunity below:</p> October 28, 2025 Jose Antonio Vadi /news/2025-dia-de-muertos-celebrations /news/employees-get-free-tickets-saturdays-football-game <p>Hot off <a href="https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2025/10/25/no-6-uc-davis-football-holds-off-late-charging-bears-for-big-sky-road-victory.aspx">a road win that extended its undefeated streak in conference play</a>, the 不良研究所 football team returns home to say thank-you to all 不良研究所 employees by offering two free tickets per person to this weekend鈥檚 football game.</p> October 28, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/employees-get-free-tickets-saturdays-football-game /news/memoriam-kevin-copley <p>Kevin Copley, a member of the Transaction Support Services Team in Supply Chain Management, died peacefully on Sept. 21. He was 55 years old.</p> October 28, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/memoriam-kevin-copley /climate/news/california-schools-are-losing-tree-canopy About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, found a 不良研究所 study. October 27, 2025 Katherine E Kerlin /climate/news/california-schools-are-losing-tree-canopy /news/bezos-earth-fund-grants-2m-uc-davis-and-american-heart-association-advance-ai-designed-foods <p>The <a href="https://www.bezosearthfund.org/news-and-insights/bezos-earth-fund-announces-30-million-in-ai-grand-challenge-awards">Bezos Earth Fund has announced</a> a $2 million grant to the University California, Davis, the American Heart Association and other partners to advance 鈥淪wap it Smart鈥� as part of its AI for Climate &amp; Nature Grand Challenge.鈥疶he funding will support research that could help redesign foods, for example optimizing for&nbsp;flavor profile, nutritional properties and lower costs and environmental impact. &nbsp;</p> October 24, 2025 Andy Fell /news/bezos-earth-fund-grants-2m-uc-davis-and-american-heart-association-advance-ai-designed-foods /news/uc-davis-chancellor-may-appoints-mark-i-rosenblatt-vice-chancellor-human-health-sciences <p>不良研究所 Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed Mark I. Rosenblatt to the position of vice chancellor of human health sciences, overseeing 不良研究所 Health,&nbsp;which includes three hospitals: the nationally ranked 不良研究所 Medical Center and 不良研究所 Children鈥檚 Hospital, as well as the 不良研究所 Rehabilitation Hospital. It also includes oversight for two nationally ranked schools of health 鈥� the 不良研究所 School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing 鈥� and 17 primary care clinics serving communities across Northern California.&nbsp;He will begin Jan. 19, 2026.</p> October 22, 2025 James Michael Nash /news/uc-davis-chancellor-may-appoints-mark-i-rosenblatt-vice-chancellor-human-health-sciences /news/org-chart-institute-directors-associate-deans <p>In this edition of Org Chart, Dateline 不良研究所 is sharing news of a number of recent appointments to lead various institutes at 不良研究所, as well as leadership positions within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Continuing and Professional Education. Read on to find out more.</p> October 21, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/org-chart-institute-directors-associate-deans /news/university-updates-mailing-list-policy <p>不良研究所 has updated its policy governing mailing lists to better align with other University of California and 不良研究所 policies on uses of proprietary electronic communications. The updates to&nbsp;<a href="https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/pman/documents/view/347/active/">PPM 310-18, Email Lists and Mass Electronic Messaging</a>&nbsp;cover topics including who may serve as the administrator or owner of a campus mailing list and the university鈥檚 approach to closing mailing lists that are out of compliance with policy.</p> October 21, 2025 Bill Kisliuk /news/university-updates-mailing-list-policy /news/among-academies-vision-one-health <p>In recent decades, the global landscape of health has shifted dramatically. Pandemics, climate change, food insecurity and emerging zoonotic diseases have highlighted intricate connections between animals, humans and the environment, underscoring the fact that veterinary medicine is not just about the care of animals 鈥� it is essential to the health of people and the planet.</p> October 21, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/among-academies-vision-one-health /news/october-crowdfund-uc-davis-features-30-projects-led-students-faculty-and-staff <p>不良研究所 has launched its October Crowdfund 不良研究所 campaign, offering the community a chance to support 30 projects led by students, faculty and staff. Running through Oct. 31, the campaign highlights initiatives that create meaningful change on campus and beyond.</p><p>This year鈥檚 projects span four key themes:</p> October 21, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/october-crowdfund-uc-davis-features-30-projects-led-students-faculty-and-staff /news/federal-contract-40-million-federal-fuels-research-revolutionize-clean-indoor-air-and-defend <p>When a public building catches fire, its built-in systems automatically respond: Smoke alarms blare, sprinklers kick on, and occupants quickly evacuate.</p><p>But what if the life-threatening danger isn鈥檛 fire but invisible airborne contaminants that can make occupants sick? Could a similar smart-building system monitor and improve the quality of the air indoors, where Americans spend 90 percent of their time?</p> October 16, 2025 Andy Fell /news/federal-contract-40-million-federal-fuels-research-revolutionize-clean-indoor-air-and-defend /news/checking-chancellor-may-cultivating-future-agriculture-california-and-across-world <p>To the 不良研究所 community:</p> October 16, 2025 Cody Kitaura /news/checking-chancellor-may-cultivating-future-agriculture-california-and-across-world /news/gorman-exhibition-Native-American-art <p>The Gorman Museum of Native American Art at 不良研究所, presents a solo exhibition of works by Rick&nbsp;Bartow (1946-2016), a member of the&nbsp;Mad River&nbsp;band of the&nbsp;Wiyot Tribe, indigenous to&nbsp;Humboldt County in Northern California. Bartow primarily created&nbsp;pastel,&nbsp;graphite, and&nbsp;mixed media&nbsp;drawings, wood sculpture, acrylic paintings, drypoint etchings, monotypes and a small number of ceramic works. The installation showcases artworks created from 1979 to 2015.&nbsp;</p><p>The exhibition runs through January 18.&nbsp;</p> October 16, 2025 Karen Michele Nikos-Rose /news/gorman-exhibition-Native-American-art /curiosity/news/whats-stake-research-funding-cuts Federal research funding cuts threaten 不良研究所 discoveries in health, agriculture and technology that improve lives worldwide. October 15, 2025 Jocelyn C Anderson /curiosity/news/whats-stake-research-funding-cuts /news/uc-davis-launches-new-phase-labs-lives-campaign-highlight-value-federally-funded-research <p>The 不良研究所, has launched the next phase of its campaign highlighting the value of federally funded research, <a href="/research/labs-to-lives">From Labs to Lives</a>, as threats&nbsp; to research funding continue 鈥� putting at risk future lifesaving cures, U.S. leadership in technology and innovation and jobs.</p> October 15, 2025 James Michael Nash /news/uc-davis-launches-new-phase-labs-lives-campaign-highlight-value-federally-funded-research