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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jonna Mazet retires at the end of this year from UC Davis after four decades of advancing global health and conservation through innovative cross-discipline projects (including the One Health Institute). UC Davis
- ➤ UC Davis has joined the inaugural class of California universities now recognized as Black-Serving Institutions under a state initiative that honors schools excelling in academic support. The designation affirms its commitment to serving Black students in the community. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ In 2025, UC Davis marked major milestones with breakthroughs in climate change, urban wildlife + conservation, and regenerative medicine that resonate beyond campus. The university’s projects, paired with efforts to uncover local history, continue to shape education and community pride. UC Davis
- ➤ On Dec. 1, UC Davis announced that Distinguished Professor Zhi Ding received the 2025-2026 Teaching Prize for his work in wireless communications & classroom mentorship. The $80,000 award, one of the largest of its kind, will be celebrated at the Mondavi Center gala on Feb. 19. UC Davis
- ➤ Physicist John Conway, who led particle physics research for over 40 years and contributed to the CMS experiment, will join Face to Face with Chancellor May this month to discuss colliding particles and UC Davis’ role in the Higgs boson discovery — emphasizing the need for sustained federal support. UC Davis
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Rep. Mike Thompson announced that he secured $567,000 in federal funding for Yolo Habitat Conservancy's Pollinator Parkway project in Yolo County, which will enhance local pollinator habitats. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St.Helena) announced that he secured $567,000 in federal funding to help Yolo Habitat Conservancy advance its Pollinator Parkway project in Yolo County to restore local pollinator habitat. The Davis Enterprise
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