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Year in Review 2025

Office of Development & Alumni Relations

Accelerating Momentum

Donor enthusiasm has only continued to grow at UC Davis following the conclusion of its record-setting Expect Greater: From UC Davis, For the World campaign in June 2024. In fiscal year 2024–25, UC Davis achieved its second-highest fundraising total ever, raising $317,898,809 from 55,028 gifts made by 29,047 donors and surpassing its annual goal by more than $82 million.

Maria Manetti Shrem and campus administrators at the ribbon cutting for the new Maria Manetti Shrem Design Institute.

UC Davis launches Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles

The University of California, Davis, celebrated the grand opening of the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles on Thursday, Nov. 13.

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Rendering of the new UC Davis veterinary primary care hospital and the veterinary education pavilion with clients and their pet dogs and cats as well as families and students.

$110.5M in gifts fuel UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine expansion

The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine today announced plans to launch a new phase of its veterinary medical complex — made possible by philanthropic gifts totaling $110.5 million to date.

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Michelle Nichols smiling wearing her UC Davis sweatshirt

How a Sweatshirt Sparked a $60K Gift

When Michelle “Grace” Nichols ’80 unwrapped a holiday gift from a friend—a UC Davis sweatshirt—she didn’t expect it to inspire plans for her retirement.

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A dog exercises on a new underwater treadmill at the UC Davis veterinary hospital.

Accelerating Momentum

In its second-greatest year of fundraising yet, the University of California, Davis, raised nearly $318 million in the year ended June 30, 2025.

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Two people wearing sunglasses pose while forming the shape of a heart on the Quad. One is wearing an inflatable cow costume.

Give Day sets new fundraising record

The spirit of Give Day was in full swing as the UC Davis community rallied together for the ninth annual celebration, held over Picnic Day weekend. With more than 4,100 donations made both online and in person, this year’s event raised nearly $4.5 million

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Renée and Mike Child seated on a park bench outside in a garden.

Alumni couple to receive 2025 UC Davis Medal, university’s highest honor

The 2025 UC Davis Medal will be awarded to Michael C. and Renée Z. Child, who have dedicated themselves to the University of California, Davis, and their communities throughout their lives.

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