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We conceived breeding bees.

How the father of honeybee genetics developed artificial insemination technology

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We turned the art world on its head.

How artist professors like Robert Arneson and Wayne Thiebaud forged new directions

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We study Tahoe’s deepest secrets.

How 60 years of UC Davis data collection has guided management of lakes worldwide

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Doing what’s necessary. Before it is.

To confront today’s most complex problems, it will take a willingness to challenge the way things are done. A culture where discovery pulls from any practice or profession. A place where what’s considered different isn’t at all.

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Imagine connecting farmers to healthier outcomes and incomes
Imagine walking a mile in deported shoes
Imagine emergency care for furry fire victims
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Connecting ideas from obvious to outlandish.

The problems of the 21st century won’t be solved by any one discipline. It’ll require the coming together of many areas working with a shared vision. At UC Davis, this is what we do best.

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Received over $1 billion in research funding in 2021-22

UC Davis’ campus sustainability is No. 1 in the nation

1st in diversity, inclusiveness and internationalization

1st in veterinary medicine

1st in agriculture

2nd in affordability among elite universities

Ranked 2nd nationally for public universities

UC Davis Health serves 30,000 patients a year and handles nearly 1 million visits

On any given day, there are over 22,000 bikes on our campus

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Season 3 now available!

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