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Smiling Brandie Quarles-Chidyagwai tends seedling trays under grow lights in a greenhouse lab

A Native California Wildflower Isn’t Keeping Up with Climate Change

Worker in cap pushes wheelbarrow among raised beds and blooming plants in greenhouse, photograph

Students Learn Plant Breeding, Gain Career Experience

Red tail hawk in profile

Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care

In this episode of Unfold, we uncover the science and debate behind processed and ultra-processed foods. Shown here are eight bowls with various processed and ultra-processed foods, including chips, pretzels and candies.(Getty)

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Food

Professor checks orchard watering device

Federal Funding Protects California’s Future

Assorted colorful chip and snack bags that claim they are made with avocado oil are lined on a table inside a lab. These chips were among the 54 avocado-labeled products tested in the Wang lab at UC Davis. (Selina Wang / UC Davis)

That Avocado Oil Chip You’re Eating May Not Be Made With Pure Avocado Oil

In the middle of everywhere

UC Davis is centrally located in Northern California, making it easy to explore some of California’s most iconic destinations. From San Francisco and Napa Valley to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, students can enjoy unforgettable day trips and weekend adventures just a short drive from campus.

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UC Davis campus and regional locations
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Ranked No. 1 nationally in agriculture and forestry
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Ranked No. 2 nationally for social mobility
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Ranked No. 1 nationally in veterinary medicine
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Ranked No. 2 nationally for graduate financial success
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Ranked No. 1 nationally in campus sustainability
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Ranked No. 9 nationally among public universities

A top-ranked public institution

UC Davis is a tier-one research university. Several of our programs are among the best in the country and have been for decades. We hope you will help us continue this legacy and solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
 

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A research powerhouse

UC Davis is a leading research university where undergraduates work alongside MacArthur Fellows and world-renowned faculty. Together, we advance discoveries that solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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Close-up photograph of ripe red strawberries with green leaves
1930s
Hardier Strawberries
Medical illustration of translucent blue head showing brain with red highlighted deep region, called the amygdala. UC Davis researchers have found that increased amygdala activity when looking at a face predicted increased peer involvement for girls, but less peer involvement for boys.(Adobe Stock)
2020s
Brain-Computer Interface
A woman poses next to a car that is plugged in to an electric charging station
2000s
The Plug-in Hybrid Car
Two glasses of white wine next to white grapes on a table in front of a vineyard.
1960s
California's Chardonnay
A tardigrade or "Water Bear" swims through a marine environment
1980s
Extreme Biological Survival
A mother holding a baby gasses up her car at the gas station
1970s
Dangers of Leaded Gasoline
Bin of tomatoes
1950s
Harvester-Ready Tomatoes
Cuarto Residence Hall

Housing

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Athletics

"Student Community Center" exterior sign

Facilities

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Clubs and communities

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Recreation

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California’s college town

A thriving campus bursting with Aggie pride

Davis has everything you would expect from a large university and a lot of experiences that will surprise you. Your new home is going to be fun.

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