‘We Are Making History’

Belonging is at the core of the Redwood SEED Scholars program, a first-in-California, four-year residential program on a college campus for students with intellectual disabilities. Nine students are in the inaugural cohort.

New Funding for Waterway

A $5.4 million grant from the California Natural Resources Agency will allow the completion of the Arboretum Waterway Flood Protection and Habitat Enhancement Project, from Lake Spafford to the waterway’s western end.

12 Chancellor’s Fellows ...

"They represent our university at its very best,” Chancellor Gary S. May says of the new fellows who will carry his imprimatur for five years. Each new fellow has been awarded $25,000, thanks to philanthropic support that has backed this program since it started 22 years ago, providing awards to 178 faculty members during that time.

... and 9 AAAS Fellows

They are among 564 newly elected fellows — scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their achievements across disciplines ranging from research, teaching and technology, to administration in academia, industry and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public.

From Pantries to Professions

Alumni Joelle and Michael Hurlston are giving $8 million to support Aggies along every step of their college paths. The gift includes an endowed deanship for the Graduate School of Management, providing funds for teaching, research and outreach.

Arts Venues Among the Best

It’s what’s inside AND outside that counts at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art and the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts — both rated among the best of their kind in separate listings last week.