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The '''University of California, Davis''' (UC Davis) is a public land-grant research university located in [[Davis, California]]. It is part of the [[University of California]] system and is known for its comprehensive research programs, particularly in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine, and environmental science. | |||
The '''University of California, Davis''' ( | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
UC Davis was established in | UC Davis was established in 1905 as the University Farm, an extension of [[University of California, Berkeley]]. It became a general campus of the University of California in 1959. The campus has grown significantly over the years, both in terms of student population and academic offerings. | ||
== Academics == | == Academics == | ||
UC Davis offers | UC Davis offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. It is organized into four colleges and six professional schools: | ||
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* | === Colleges === | ||
* | * College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | ||
* | * College of Biological Sciences | ||
* | * College of Engineering | ||
* | * College of Letters and Science | ||
* | |||
* | === Professional Schools === | ||
* | * School of Education | ||
* School of Law | |||
* School of Medicine | |||
* School of Nursing | |||
* School of Veterinary Medicine | |||
* Graduate School of Management | |||
== Research == | == Research == | ||
UC Davis is | UC Davis is a leading research university, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. The university is home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the [[UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center]], the [[UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies]], and the [[UC Davis Center for Neuroscience]]. | ||
== Campus == | == Campus == | ||
The UC Davis campus is | The UC Davis campus is one of the largest in the University of California system, covering over 5,300 acres. It features a mix of modern and historic buildings, extensive research facilities, and a variety of student housing options. The campus is also home to the [[UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden]], which spans 100 acres along the banks of the [[Putah Creek]]. | ||
== Student Life == | == Student Life == | ||
UC Davis | UC Davis offers a vibrant student life with over 800 student organizations, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and recreational sports teams. The university's athletic teams, known as the [[UC Davis Aggies]], compete in the [[NCAA Division I]] as part of the [[Big West Conference]]. | ||
== Notable Alumni == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
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* [[Ann Veneman]], former United States Secretary of Agriculture | * [[Ann Veneman]], former United States Secretary of Agriculture | ||
* [[Hasan Minhaj]], comedian and television host | * [[Hasan Minhaj]], comedian and television host | ||
* [[ | * [[Stephen Robinson]], NASA astronaut | ||
== | == Also see == | ||
* [[University of California, Berkeley]] | * [[University of California, Berkeley]] | ||
* [[University of California, Los Angeles]] | |||
* [[University of California, San Diego]] | |||
[[ | * [[University of California, Santa Barbara]] | ||
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The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is a public land-grant research university located in Davis, California. It is part of the University of California system and is known for its comprehensive research programs, particularly in the fields of agriculture, veterinary medicine, and environmental science.
History[edit]
UC Davis was established in 1905 as the University Farm, an extension of University of California, Berkeley. It became a general campus of the University of California in 1959. The campus has grown significantly over the years, both in terms of student population and academic offerings.
Academics[edit]
UC Davis offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. It is organized into four colleges and six professional schools:
Colleges[edit]
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- College of Biological Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Letters and Science
Professional Schools[edit]
- School of Education
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Graduate School of Management
Research[edit]
UC Davis is a leading research university, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. The university is home to numerous research centers and institutes, including the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, and the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience.
Campus[edit]
The UC Davis campus is one of the largest in the University of California system, covering over 5,300 acres. It features a mix of modern and historic buildings, extensive research facilities, and a variety of student housing options. The campus is also home to the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, which spans 100 acres along the banks of the Putah Creek.
Student Life[edit]
UC Davis offers a vibrant student life with over 800 student organizations, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and recreational sports teams. The university's athletic teams, known as the UC Davis Aggies, compete in the NCAA Division I as part of the Big West Conference.
Notable Alumni[edit]
UC Davis has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Ann Veneman, former United States Secretary of Agriculture
- Hasan Minhaj, comedian and television host
- Stephen Robinson, NASA astronaut
Also see[edit]
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, San Diego
- University of California, Santa Barbara
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