Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Gold Star Aggies

Cody Kitaura — May 12, 2026 - 1:30pm

As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 21 will honor the Aggies who have given their lives in service of their country.

LAURELS: Time100, International Academy of Food Science and Technology, More

Kat Arthur — May 12, 2026 - 12:00pm

In this Laurels column, a professor is listed to the Time’s list of 100 most influential people, a faculty member receives an international fellowship and professors are awarded for their additions to research. Additional honors will be announced in a forthcoming edition of Dateline 51�ԹϺ�� Davis.

Dateline 51�ԹϺ�� Davis welcomes news of faculty and staff awards for publication in Laurels. Send information to dateline@ucdavis.edu.

Scientists Dispute Hypothesis That Climate Change Will Unleash Massive Ag Pest Populations

Andy Fell — May 12, 2026 - 10:27am

The widespread hypothesis that climate warming will result in unprecedented agricultural pest populations and cause food insecurity worldwide is oversimplified, according to a new study by a team led by Mia Lippey, an entomologist at the University of California, Davis. But the study does indicate that pests fare better in warmer temperatures than their natural enemies, which researchers identified as a cause for concern.

A Baby Bird’s Wishlist: Mild Weather, Attentive Parents, Not Being the Smallest Sibling

Andy Fell — May 11, 2026 - 10:28am

Experiences in the first days and weeks of life can have a profound impact on humans — and birds. A new study led by Sage Madden, a graduate student in evolution and ecology at the University of California, Davis, shows how weather conditions and family dynamics affect the growth of barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) chicks.

Canvas Access Restored

James Michael Nash — May 08, 2026 - 7:04pm

May 9, 2026, 10 p.m.

Dear 51�ԹϺ�� Davis community:

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Canvas is once again available. Our technology teams completed additional security reviews after Canvas was brought back online.

Some features will not be available immediately, as they were disabled to protect the security of Canvas and your data during this incident, and will take additional time to restore.

Appellate Justice, Doctor Who Educates With Social Media To Speak at First 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — May 05, 2026 - 1:02pm

An appellate justice and a doctor who uses social media to empower medical learners will be the first guest speakers for the 2026 graduation season at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis.

Plants Walk a Fine Line Between Growth and Defense

Andy Fell — May 04, 2026 - 4:23pm

Salicylic acid, the active molecule in aspirin and some acne medications, is a hormone in plants that is essential for immunity, but it’s a double-edged sword: Too much can cause autoimmunity and stunt growth. In a new study published April 20 in Nature Communications, University of California, Davis, researchers discovered that plants use a surprising multi-layered system to regulate salicylic acid levels and keep their immune system in check.

Non-Rotating Early Galaxy Is a Surprise to Astronomers

Andy Fell — May 04, 2026 - 3:06pm

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a surprising discovery about a galaxy long, long ago and far, far away: It isn’t rotating.

CHANCELL-ING: Growing Our Agricultural Partnerships

Cody Kitaura — May 04, 2026 - 2:25pm

Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the groundbreaking partnerships and innovation taking place here in Yolo County.

Climate Change Increases Spillover Risk of Rodent-Borne Arenaviruses

Katherine E Kerlin — May 04, 2026 - 9:00am

Climate change is likely to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into parts of South America that have never faced these diseases, putting new communities of people at risk, finds a study from the University of California, Davis.

For the study, published in the journal npj Viruses, scientists incorporated climate projections, shifting rodent populations and the risks of human infection into a model to offer an early risk projection for arenaviruses and other diseases in the next 20 to 40 years.

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