Aggie Square Content

A Student’s Journey to Bridge Plants, People and the Planet

Cody Kitaura — June 03, 2025 - 1:45pm

Last fall, a cohort of UC Davis undergraduate students took part in Plants, People and the Planet, as part of Quarter at Aggie Square. This experience allows students to contribute to community-based initiatives that promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to agriculture, environmental conservation, and the development of resilient ecosystems, especially those in the Sacramento region.

Murals Bring Broad Perspectives to Aggie Square

Cody Kitaura — May 20, 2025 - 9:00am

Several large walls at Aggie Square are adorned with murals, and they do more than just brighten up the spaces. They showcase a diverse array of perspectives and backgrounds, and were created by artists with ties to the Sacramento region.

Learn more about murals at Aggie Square in this photo essay.

UC Davis Partners with Global Accelerator and Venture Capital Firm to Drive Life Sciences Innovation and Expand Aggie Square's Impact

James Michael Nash — May 13, 2025 - 8:21pm

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The ��Ƶ, Davis has announced two new strategic partnerships designed to strengthen its position as a global leader in life sciences innovation and entrepreneurship.

Aggie Square Showcases Connections

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:30pm

The bonds built over eight years of planning and construction were on full display last week when hundreds gathered to celebrate Aggie Square opening its doors to the public.

The innovation district that blends public, university and private industry spaces to encourage collaboration opened Friday (May 2), welcoming attendees with displays showing work already underway and encouraging them to envision future uses for the 767,000-square-foot development.

UC Davis’ Aggie Square Formally Inaugurated: Sacramento Innovation District Comes to Life With Labs, Classrooms, Community Spaces

Julia Ann Easley — May 02, 2025 - 5:51pm

SACRAMENTO — Opening a new chapter in the ��Ƶ, Davis’ role as a regional engine of innovation and economic growth, Chancellor Gary S. May joined city of Sacramento leaders, developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC, business partners and community members Friday to inaugurate Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation district that will bring together the university’s cutting-edge research with private-sector companies and startups. The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square.

Face to Face: Aggie Square’s Aims for the Region

Anila Mary Lijo — April 29, 2025 - 11:53am

On this month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May, George Baxter, chief innovation and economic development officer, shared insights into Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus.

Community Invited to Celebrate Aggie Square

Cody Kitaura — April 29, 2025 - 11:01am

Community involvement has been a key aspect of Aggie Square since the very earliest stages of its development, so it's only fitting that all are invited to help celebrate the moment the innovation district on the Sacramento campus officially opens its doors.

How Aggie Square Is Advancing Innovation in Sacramento

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 29, 2025 - 8:45am

Learn how UC Davis’ Aggie Square is solving pressing challenges through collaborative research and cutting-edge technology.

UC Davis Health Ventures Launches Health Venture Studio and ‘Investing in the Future of Medicine’ Fund to Accelerate Innovation at Aggie Square

James Michael Nash — April 20, 2025 - 9:34pm

UC Davis Health is unveiling two brand-new initiatives -- the Health Venture Studio and the Investing in the Future of Medicine (IFM) Fund -- to more quickly translate university research into real-world solutions that improve human health.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Aggie Square Opens a New Era of Innovation and Connection

Cody Kitaura — April 18, 2025 - 11:35am

To the UC Davis community: