UC Davis will welcome students from middle school to community college and their families to the Avanza Rising Scholars Conference for information, inspiration and empowerment to pursue a college degree.
Verónica Martínez Cerdeño is being honored with the Distinguished Scholarly Public Service Award by the UC Davis Academic Senate for her exceptional work connecting neuroscience research with meaningful community engagement. As a professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the School of Medicine, CAMPOS scholar, and a member of the MIND Institute, Martínez Cerdeño studies brain development and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, with an emphasis on ensuring that scientific discovery benefits the communities it aims to serve.
After 33 years of dedicated service to University of California, Davis, Mikael Villalobos, Ed.D., associate vice chancellor for campus community relations, will begin his retirement on July 1, 2026.
The Principles of Community Showcase on March 3 at the Betty Irene Moore Hall over at the UC Davis Health campus highlighted the power of collaboration across the Sacramento campus. Staff, partners and community members gathered to exchange ideas, recognize ongoing work and strengthen connections, creating an atmosphere of shared purpose and engagement.
The UC Davis Division of Inclusive Excellence has released its 2024–25 Annual Impact Report, highlighting a year marked by institutional milestones, community engagement and a renewed commitment to the Principles of Community.
The report documents progress across seven impact areas — including student empowerment, faculty advancement, health for all, community engagement and expression and understanding — and reflects the breadth of work led in partnership with units across UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
UC Davis employees who create or manage online content must comply with new federal accessibility regulations beginning April–May 2026. This applies to all digital materials—including websites, documents, videos, social media posts, and third-party tools—and requires adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards to ensure content is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies.
A new report from Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) highlights UC Davis’ leadership in strengthening connections between education systems and workforce opportunities across Northern California.
Through the work of Inclusive Excellence staff, UC Davis has led the university’s participation in the statewide K–16 Education Collaborative, coordinating partnerships across the Sacramento region, North State and Redwood Coast. This work brings together K–12 schools, community colleges, universities and industry partners to create clearer, more aligned pathways from education to high-demand careers including health care, education and engineering.
The report finds that intentional coordination across these partners is helping address long-standing gaps between education systems. By mapping transitions, improving data sharing and expanding dual enrollment opportunities, the collaboratives are making it easier for students to move successfully from one stage of their education to the next.
UC Davis’ unique role across three regions has helped align efforts at scale, supporting nearly 900,000 students across 22 counties, including rural and tribal communities.
Together, these partnerships are building a more connected and responsive education ecosystem that supports student success, strengthens workforce development and advances economic mobility.
Read the full report: https://edpolicyinca.org/publications/k-16-partnerships
In support of our patients, faculty, employees, students, and community members we would like to share the following resources for awareness, care, and guidance around accommodations to consider when hosting gatherings and/or meetings where food is provided during upcoming observances.
Four graduates of the first graduating class of the Redwood SEED Scholars program at UC Davis are taking a new step in their journey toward independence: living together in a shared home in Davis while working, managing daily responsibilities and building lives rooted in community.
UC Davis leaders, including Chancellor Gary May and Vice Chancellor of Inclusive Excellence Renetta Tull, met with The California Aggie Editorial Board to discuss campus priorities, challenges and student concerns. During the conversation, Tull emphasized the university’s commitment to its Principles of Community and to maintaining programs that support student success while complying with Proposition 209 and civil rights law. The discussion also addressed issues such as federal funding uncertainty, resources for undocumented students, campus safety and sustainability, with administrators reaffirming UC Davis’ commitment to open dialogue, equitable access and a welcoming campus environment.
