2025-26 Impact

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The Power of Partnership

This was an extraordinary year for philanthropy across the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, made possible by extraordinary people. The college raised a record-breaking $231 million in philanthropic support during the 2025–26 fiscal year, more than doubling its previous giving record, an incredible milestone that reflects the tremendous impact of our programs.

Thank you to our donors for your generosity and belief in us. Together, we are investing in the next generation of leaders, tackling complex challenges across agriculture, environmental, human and social sciences, and partnering with communities to advance innovation, sustainability and prosperity.

Our Students Benefit from Giving

Donor support gives students more ways to explore, experiment and find their place in the Aggie community. Working on projects in the design/build studio, exploring environmental challenges in research labs and helping future students feel at home as Aggie Ambassadors are just some of the ways students learn by doing and discover how they can make a difference.

Building Skills That Last

UC Davis students design, build and see their work become part of the community.

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Supporting Students to Learn Through Research

Studying sea urchins gave one UC Davis student a new perspective on research.

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Empowering Students Through Leadership and Community

Over thirty years, a small student outreach effort has grown into a tight-knit community that many describe as their home on campus.

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Research Fueled by Partnership

This year’s donor support is helping advance research in food science, wildlife conservation and agricultural innovation. Every gift helps fuel the discoveries, experiments and breakthroughs happening across the college.
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A Tradition of Advancing Agriculture

The late Dan G. Best II is helping UC Davis give today’s agricultural thinkers an opportunity to make their own mark in advancing innovation.

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A Love of Wildlife Inspires a Gift

A fellowship that honors a late UC Davis alum who loved wildlife is now helping a graduate student study the future of California’s native fish.

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A Lasting Commitment to the Science of Food

Jacqueline H. Beckley and Leslie J. Herzog established a new endowed chair to give researchers steady support to keep exploring new ideas in the field.

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Built for Big Ideas

The Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation gives students and researchers a place where ideas move from imagination to prototype, to real world impact.

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Thank You

Thanks to the generosity of many donors, we are able to strengthen our college's future by expanding valuable student programs and advancing innovative research that addresses today's top environmental and agricultural challenges.
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