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51�ԹϺ�� Davis Retirees Reflect on Careers of Service and Impact

Anila Mary Lijo — June 09, 2026 - 2:48pm

As the academic year comes to a close, 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is preparing to say goodbye to another group of faculty and staff members whose careers helped shape the university in countless ways. While this is not a complete list of retirees, we extend our congratulations and gratitude to all those concluding their service this year. Thank you for your dedication to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis.

More than a workplace

After nearly 40 years, retirement is not easy to talk about for Felicia Smith.

CoHo South Café To Close This Week

Cody Kitaura — June 09, 2026 - 2:20pm

After nearly 15 years of coffee, Chili Stacks and more, the CoHo South Café in the Student Community Center will close permanently Thursday (June 11), officials with the Associated Students of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis said.

Recognizing Champions of Student Well-Being

Cody Kitaura — June 09, 2026 - 2:00pm

Four faculty members and five teaching assistants have been named Aggie Well-Being Champions in recognition of their efforts to integrate the health and wellness of their students into their teaching practices.

Vintage Buses, Dance, Farmworkers' Rights Inspire Student Commencement Speakers

Julia Ann Easley — June 09, 2026 - 10:52am

Five student speakers will share their hearts and journeys with thousands of fellow graduates and guests at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis undergraduate commencements June 12-14.

CHANCELL-ING: A Century of Undergrad Commencement

Cody Kitaura — June 08, 2026 - 9:00am

In less than a week, I’ll have the privilege of shaking thousands of students’ hands as they cross the stage to graduate.

We’ve nearly reached the peak of commencement season with about 12,000 students earning their diplomas from 51�ԹϺ�� Davis this spring. This is a celebration of dreams fulfilled and bright futures for our newest alumni.

Decoding Dementia

James Michael Nash — June 07, 2026 - 11:00pm

The path to a world without dementia starts with a brain tissue sample. Researchers at the University of California, Davis are developing AI-driven tools to analyze vast digital archives of brain tissue scans — work that cannot be done at scale by humans alone — to better understand dementia and improve diagnosis and treatment.

Remembering Robert D. Grey, Visionary Stalwart of the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community

James Michael Nash — June 07, 2026 - 11:50am

Robert D. “Bob” Grey, Ph.D., a pillar of the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis campus and community for nearly 60 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, in May at the age of 86.

Celebrated Faculty To Speak at Undergraduate Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — June 02, 2026 - 1:00pm

The faculty members selected to speak at the baccalaureate commencements this June have made important contributions to undergraduate teaching and learning over a total of about 120 years on campus. Collectively, their recognitions include everything from on-campus honors to a U.S. presidential award.

In chronological order of the ceremonies, the speakers are:

LAURELS: Communicator Awards, Council of Economic Advisors, More

Kat Arthur — June 02, 2026 - 12:00pm

In this Laurels column, find the 2026 Communicator Awards, the Jacquelyn Anderson Wellness Innovation Award and more.

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

Anthropologist Marisol de la Cadena Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Cody Kitaura — June 02, 2026 - 11:00am

The research of anthropologist Marisol de la Cadena pushes the limits of thought. How does the scholarly vocabulary of anthropology shape and restrict how we think and, further, what we can think? How does it inform how we think about ourselves, the world and the other beings we share the planet with?