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UC Davis Chancellor May Leads Delegation to Kenya to Advance California–Kenya Climate and Trade Partnership

Katherine E Kerlin — November 13, 2025 - 1:06pm

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May led a delegation to Kenya this week to advance a landmark partnership between the State of California and the Government of Kenya focused on climate action, clean transportation, climate smart agriculture, public health and innovation. Chancellor May was joined by Samuel Assefa, director of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, as well as several �ԹϺ�� representatives. The delegation was jointly organized by UC Davis Global Affairs, Institute of Transportation Studies and the Office of the Special Envoy on Climate of Kenya.

Nigeria Adopts Multiple Micronutrient-Fortified Bouillon Cube Standards to Reduce Malnutrition and Child Mortality

Andy Fell — December 17, 2024 - 10:48am

The Nigerian government has enacted a new industrial standard for bouillon which includes a provision for adding vital micronutrients. The new standard specifies the inclusion of iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B12 on a voluntary basis in nationally produced and imported bouillon cubes to reduce malnutrition and child mortality.

Stephanie Hampton Appointed Director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Katherine E Kerlin — November 15, 2024 - 12:30pm

Stephanie Hampton is the newly appointed director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, beginning in spring of 2025.

UC Davis Exceeds $1 Billion in Research Awards for Third Consecutive Year

Andy Fell — September 09, 2024 - 3:17pm

The University of California, Davis, once again exceeded $1 billion in new external research awards in the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the amount received in the previous year by $33 million. The funding, which totaled $1.039 billion, will enable scientific discoveries and innovations addressing a wide range of global needs.

Using Waste Heat to Decarbonize Food Processing

Malia N Reiss — June 12, 2024 - 1:46pm

UC Davis scientists are working to extract wasted heat from appliances and industrial emissions to help decarbonize food processing systems.

Can Black Women Police Chiefs Decrease Urban Violence in Certain Situations?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — May 06, 2024 - 9:56am

By Kayla Stajkovic, Lecturer at the Graduate School of Management, University of California, Davis, University of California, Davis and Alex Stajkovic, Associate Professor of Management and Human Resources,

7 Inspiring Climate Change Solutions

Katherine E Kerlin — April 22, 2024 - 9:06am

Plastic made from cheese whey? Growing food with pistachio shells? Wildfire-proof housing? Seven inspiring UC Davis research projects seek climate solutions for California and beyond.

Capturing Carbon From Power Plants and the Atmosphere

Malia N Reiss — April 11, 2024 - 12:14pm

The realities of climate change are around us — replete with the sight of melting glaciers and raging wildfires. Scientists have long documented that greenhouse gas emissions are the most significant drivers of global warming and climate change.

UC Davis Chancellor Gary May Names Simon Atkinson as Vice Chancellor for Research

Katherine E Kerlin — October 13, 2023 - 9:00am

Simon J. Atkinson will be the next UC Davis vice chancellor for research effective November 15.

UC Davis Exceeds $1 Billion in Research Awards for 2nd Year

Andy Fell — September 12, 2023 - 8:00am

The University of California, Davis, exceeded $1 billion in new external research awards in the fiscal year 2022-23 following the record set the previous year.