The electrical and computer engineering faculty member has been recognized for his “extraordinary teaching, scholarly distinction and mentorship,” as Chancellor Gary S. May put it when interrupting a lecture earlier this month to announce the honor.
UC Davis Earns Status as a Black-Serving Institution
UC Davis is one of the first universities to earn a new state distinction for the resources it provides to Black and African American students, a goal that “serves the interests of all Californians,” as the state law establishing the designation says.
As the year comes to a close, Dateline UC Davis is looking back at the way our research made a difference in 2025. Read some of the year’s most engaging stories, about everything from high-altitude trees and urban coyotes to cancer drugs and snail eyes.
In her four decades as an Aggie, veterinarian and epidemiologist Jonna Mazet, who serves as vice provost of Grand Challenges, has sought to lessen the harms of emerging infectious diseases and address challenges related to conservation.
Road closure — A portion of California Avenue near Cruess Hall is closed starting this week.
Gift and dues reporting deadline — Gifts made to state officials in October, November and December, along with institutional membership dues to organizations that use their proceeds for lobbying, must be reported by Jan. 12.
Call for proposals — Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded to projects that advance inclusive global dialogues and that contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. (Deadline: Jan. 20)
Soaring to New Heights — Nominate an individual, team or unit by Jan. 21 to be recognized with one of several Diversity and Principles of Community Achievement Awards.
2026 ADMAN Conference — Save the date for the event, which will be held April 7 with a theme of “Empower, Endure, Elevate!” in the University Credit Union Center.
Dateline publication schedule — This is the last edition of Dateline for 2025. We will return to our weekly schedule starting Jan. 6. Happy holidays!
Looking for a bit of friendly competition? Three nine-week leagues — choose from Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays — will begin the week of Jan. 12. ($50)
Bernard Gordillo Brockmann, of UC Riverside, will discuss the ways church bells have shaped soundscapes — and their broader impact — throughout California’s history, dating back to the mission system. (Jan. 8, in person, free)
Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, answers questions about hepatitis B and reacts to the CDC decision this month to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine. (Abridged)
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