Berg Named Law Dean

Jessica Berg, one of two co-deans of the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University, will join UC Davis Sept. 1 as the next dean of the School of Law. Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan praised Berg’s experience and “transdisciplinary, open approach.”

Gains for Grand Challenges

The entity focused on the world’s “wicked problems” has had recent successes in areas like expanding its leadership team, securing major grants and strengthening partnerships across its four focus areas: sustainable food, reimagining the land-grant university, climate solutions and health threats.

Mental Health is K-9 Specialty

There is a new four-legged member of the UC Davis Police Department, and her focus is on mental health and community engagement. Cali, a 14-month-old Labrador retriever who is part of the CORE program, is inspiring similar programs elsewhere.

Prepared for Post-Grad Life

In the latest episode of Face to Face, Chancellor Gary S. May interviews two recent graduates about their unique paths and how campus resources like AvenueB and BioLaunch prepared them for opportunities after their undergraduate studies.