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New Campus Resource for Student Parents

Kat Arthur — April 21, 2026 - 1:00pm

One of the newest resources on campus is The Student Parent Space in the University House and Annex, an area where student parents can enjoy a family-friendly environment.

Picnic Day Showcases Expertise, Community

Cody Kitaura — April 21, 2026 - 12:00pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis flung open its doors to thousands of Picnic Day attendees Saturday (April 18), showcasing groundbreaking research, eye-catching art, a welcoming community and more.

“Picnic Day is always one of my favorite days on campus,” Chancellor Gary S. May said at the start of the parade. “It’s a time to see the bonds within our Aggie community, between current students and alumni from many years ago. We showcase the expertise from our world-class faculty and have a lot of fun along the way.”

Among the Academies: The World’s Historical Lessons

Jose Antonio Vadi — April 21, 2026 - 8:03am

Historian Andrés Reséndez’s career is, appropriately, an exercise in moving backwards through time.

Campus To Test WarnMe April 29

Julia Ann Easley — April 20, 2026 - 10:25am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis will test its emergency notification system April 29. Students and employees should verify and update their contact information on the WarnMe website.

Statement: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Mourns Student Lincoln Wells Sabini

Julia Ann Easley — April 17, 2026 - 11:22am

We are deeply saddened to share that Lincoln Wells Sabini was the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis student who died following a collision between a car and a bicycle on Hutchison Drive, near the West Village housing area on April 13.

Danésha Nichols Named Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

Cody Kitaura — April 14, 2026 - 12:30pm

Danésha Nichols has been named 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ next chief ethics and compliance officer, effective Monday (April 20).

Take Our Children to Work Day Will Showcase Campus

Cody Kitaura — April 14, 2026 - 12:00pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ annual Take Our Children to Work Day will transform the campus into a playground of discovery on April 23. Described as a “family-oriented mini Picnic day” by event organizers, families can tour the Unitrans maintenance facility, watch a chemistry magic show, flip and tumble with the gymnastics team and much more.

Making Waves for Safety: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Athletes Launch Free Swim Initiative

Anila Mary Lijo — April 14, 2026 - 10:17am

Lillie Vehling and Sadie Henry are turning their passion and lifelong connection to the water into something bigger than sport. Vehling, a double major in aerospace and mechanical engineering, and Henry, who studies neurobiology, physiology and behavior with a minor in public health, are channeling their experiences into SWAG, or Swim Ags, a project aimed at closing a critical gap in water safety education while building a stronger sense of community on campus.

Sal Khan and the Power of Accessible Education

Jose Antonio Vadi — April 14, 2026 - 10:00am

The most recent edition of the Chancellor’s Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series was appropriately held online. Chancellor Gary S. May spoke with Khan Academy founder and CEO, Sal Khan, an online educator who has become a leading voice in discussions about how artificial intelligence should be used in education.

Khan is the author of Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) published in 2024. He holds three degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

How Staff and Faculty Prepare for Picnic Day

Kat Arthur — April 13, 2026 - 3:00pm

Picnic Day is known for being one of the largest student-run events in the nation, but there are many staff and faculty who also run some of the activities that take place during the day.

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, or CAES, has been running its Picnic Day plant giveaway program for years, and it is always a hit. This year, they will be giving out strawberry and tomato plants.