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Karen Bales Appointed Director of the California National Primate Research Center

Andy Fell — January 13, 2026 - 11:45am

University of California, Davis, Chancellor Gary S. May has named Professor Karen Bales as director of the California National Primate Research Center, or CNPRC, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Mercado Named Deputy Fire Chief

Cody Kitaura — January 06, 2026 - 11:20am

Cesilio “Cess” Mercado ’02, was appointed deputy fire chief of the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Fire Department effective Jan. 5, a position he has held in an acting and interim capacity since November.

ORG CHART: Transportation Services, AVANZA, Letters and Science

Cody Kitaura — November 25, 2025 - 11:00am

In this edition of Org Chart, Dateline 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is sharing news of two director positions, as well as a leadership role in one of the university’s colleges. Read on to find out more.

ORG CHART: Institute Directors, Associate Deans

Cody Kitaura — October 21, 2025 - 1:00pm

In this edition of Org Chart, Dateline 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is sharing news of a number of recent appointments to lead various institutes at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, as well as leadership positions within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Continuing and Professional Education. Read on to find out more.

ORG CHART: Associate Dean, Center Directors, More

Cody Kitaura — August 26, 2025 - 9:00am

Several centers around 51�ԹϺ�� Davis have announced new directors, and the Graduate School of Management has a new associate dean and new endowed chairs. Read on to find out more.

ORG CHART: Arboretum and Public Garden, Career Center, Department Chairs

Cody Kitaura — June 24, 2025 - 11:30am

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Arboretum and Public Garden has a new director, the Career Center has an interim executive director, and two departments in the College of Engineering have new leadership.

ORG CHART: Endowed Chair, Center Directors, Law School, More

Cody Kitaura — April 22, 2025 - 9:22am

This edition of Org Chart has news on a number of centers around campus, as well as a new endowed chair, a key financial position and more.

ORG CHART: Global Learning Hub, Office of Research, Viticulture and Enology

Cody Kitaura — January 21, 2025 - 2:40pm

This week’s edition of Org Chart includes information about recent appointments in the Global Learning Hub, the Office of Research, Viticulture and Enology and the School of Veterinary Medicine — read on to find more information.

ORG CHART: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Public Scholarship and Engagement

Cody Kitaura — November 12, 2024 - 10:27am

A department chair, a program lead and more are included in this week’s edition of Org Chart — read on to find more information.

ORG CHART: Center for Regional Change, Human Ecology, Nutrition

Cody Kitaura — September 10, 2024 - 1:46pm

This week’s Org Chart column contains recent appointments of faculty members to top positions in departments, a university center and an institute.