Guide Note

University of California, Davis is a public institution of higher education that is noted for its programs in International Agricultural Development and Biological Sciences. It is located approximately 15 miles from Sacramento, California. The school is part of the Big West athletic conference.

Fast Facts

Established: 1905
Location: Davis, CA
Chancellor: Larry N. Vanderhoef
Faculty: Approximately 2200¹
Student enrollment: Approximately 30,600²
Nickname: Aggies
Motto: "Fiat Lux" -Latin for "Let there be light"
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Notable Distinctions

Received $544 million in research awards
UC Davis Medical Center ranks among the top 50 hospitals in the United States
One of only two centers in the U.S. funded by the National Institute of Health to develop human stem cell research
First Native American studies doctoral program in the U.S.
Viticulture program helps bolster the $45 billion-a-year California wine industry³

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University of California, Davis

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Official University Site: University of California, Davis
Location Website: Davis, California
Graduate School Website: University of California, Davis Graduate Studies
Official Athletic Site: University of California, Davis "Aggies" Athletics
Wikipedia: University of California, Davis
Princeton Review: University of California-Davis
College Merchandise/Store: University of California, Davis Campus Bookstore

University of California, Davis News and Articles

Official Site: University of California, Davis News
Campus Newspaper: The California Aggie
Local Newspaper: Davis Enterprise
Google News: University of California, Davis News

University of California, Davis Basics

Official Site: University of California, Davis Facts
Founded: 1905
Faculty: Approx. 2,200
Undergraduates: Approx. 23,500
Postgraduates: Approx. 7,000

University of California, Davis Leadership

Chancellor: Larry N. Vanderhoef
- 1994-present: Chancellor
  - 1984-1994: Executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and research

University of California, Davis Notable Alumni

Chad Sterling, Software Developer For Hewlitt Packard (Video Time: 2:00)
Steve Robinson, Astronaut
Tracy Caldwell, Astronaut
Chi Cheng, Musician, Bassist of The Deftones
Anthony Swofford, Author of "Jarhead"
Carol Flint, TV Producer, (ER - TV Series)
Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF
Steve McFeely, Emmy Winner; Movie Producer

Studying at University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis Notable Programs of Study

Prospective Students for University of California, Davis

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Visiting University of California, Davis

Official Site: Visiting University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis Hotels

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University of California, Davis Restaurants

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University of California, Davis Transportation

Official Site: Directions To University of California, Davis
Airport: Sacramento International Airport
Train: Amtrak Station
Bus: Greyhound Station

University of California, Davis Student Life

University of California, Davis Student Life News

Official Athletic Site: New Sports Dashboard For Desktops
Official Site: 2007 Student-Athlete Award Winners
The California Aggie: "New Preschool Opens In Oak Park" / "Aggies Claim Copa de Causeway Classico Title"
State Hornet: "Student Views Educational Opportunities As Freedom"

University of California, Davis Student Media

Newspaper: The California Aggie / The California Aggie Online
Radio: 90.3-FM KDVS

University of California, Davis Blogs, and Forums

California Aggie Online: The California Aggie Message Board
Official Site: "Spotlight: On Becoming UC Davis"
Blog: " Meanderings From The Office of The Chancellor"

University of California, Davis Timeline

Wikipedia: University of California, Davis
1905: Founded As University Farm In Davis, California
1914: Accepts First Female Students
1962: Establishes College of Engineering
1964: Establishes School of Law
2006: Private Support Funding Tops $101 Million

University of California, Davis Sports Teams

Official Athletic Site: University of California, Davis "Aggies" Athletics
Official League Site: Big West Conference
Men's Basketball / Women's Basketball
Football
Baseball
Women's Rowing
Cross Country
Swimming

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