In the Know

In the Know is a free monthly e-newsletter full of useful articles that help families connect with UC Davis during their students' undergraduate experience.

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2025-2026 Academic Year

2024-2025 Academic Year 

Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

Chancellor’s Fellows drive innovation and provide hands-on learning for students

  • by By Korinne Labourdette, assistant director of philanthropy programs, Annual and Special Gifts Programs

The faculty at UC Davis are a constant source of inspiration, and the Chancellor’s Fellows stand out among them. These early-career scholars are selected for their exceptional research achievements and receive the distinction of carrying the chancellor’s imprimatur for five years.

Each Chancellor’s Fellow is awarded $25,000 to support innovative elements of their research that might otherwise go unfunded. In many cases, these projects also create valuable, hands-on lab opportunities that help students build skills for their future careers.

Help Give Day Celebrate 10 Years of Impact

  • by Tessa Haden, associate director of development, parent giving, annual and special gifts, Development and Alumni Relations

This year, our community is coming together for a very special milestone—the 10th annual Give Day at UC Davis. For a decade, Aggies have united for this 29-hour celebration of generosity, raising vital support for UC Davis Health, our veterinary hospitals and programs across the UC Davis campus.

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This February’s Crowdfund UC Davis features 29 student-led projects

  • by Tessa Haden

Crowdfund UC Davis (CFUCD) is a fantastic way for our students to gain firsthand experience in organizing, promoting and fundraising for projects close to their hearts. CFUCD gives students the opportunity to apply concepts they are learning in the classroom and through student organizations, providing valuable early, career-building experience that helps shape their futures.

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First-Year Seminars prove transformational to new students

  • by Ginger Welsh

Mention First-Year Seminars to UC Davis students and alumni and you’ll likely hear a positive recollection.

Recalling his time in a Sports Law First-Year Seminar, attorney Scott Judson, who graduated with his undergraduate degree in 2009, said he still remembers his experience 18 years ago.

“In my seminar, I built a relationship with the professor, had dynamic discussions with others and developed skills that helped shape me into the attorney I am today,” he said.

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Planning for Next Year

  • by Erika Reynolds

This article is written by The New Student Programs unit housed within Student Affairs and is comprised of Orientation and First Year Experience.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.

It’s June and the 2024-25 academic year, has come to a close.  If this was you and your student’s first year at UC Davis, congratulations.  This was a huge year of transition for both of you, and you made it.

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Student Housing and Dining Services Wins Two NACUFS Awards

  • by Kristen Stephens
We are thrilled to announce that Student Housing and Dining Services has won 2 awards from the  National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS).  We all strive to provide a dining experience that is the least stressful and most enjoyable part of our students’ day. As part of this mission statement for dining, we work hard to provide quality service to our students and create a positive work environment for our staff.
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