When José Roa graduated from high school in Woodland, California, college didn’t feel like an option.

“I didn’t think I was college material,” he said. “I just didn’t connect with school at the time.”

 

So instead of enrolling, Roa enlisted in the U.S. Army. What he found there changed the course of his life.

 

Congratulations to Our Esteemed Community Members!

 

 

 

The IDEA presents the 2025 Summer AAFSA Aggie Acknowledgements, a space to share the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty and staff. We are thrilled to recognize this talented group of people who endlessly inspire and consistently improve our communities. Congratulations to all!

 

 

 

 

This past July, UC Davis hosted more than 120 middle and high school students for a day-long campus visit.