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UC Davis faculty now have an opportunity to enhance their instructional content in a new, updated space. The eLearning Studio is a space where faculty can record video content at a quality that would be difficult or impossible to achieve in an office, classroom, or home environment.

The Information Security Symposium, held May 12-13, 2026, attracted 358 attendees and featured some outstanding presentations. The event was successful overall, covering current industry events, trends, and best practices for the cybersecurity community.

In Information and Educational Technology (IET), staff can expand their skillset and explore new career opportunities without having to step into a new role or switch departments. It’s possible through the Stretch Assignment Self-Service Program—a flexible framework designed to support short-term, skill-building projects outside an employee’s day-to-day role.

The program was designed by volunteers in the IET Staff Advisory Committee, looking for a way to convert survey feedback into a sustainable pathway for career growth and development.

When campus units work together, amazing things happen. A recent collaboration between Information and Educational Technology (IET) and the College of Letters and Science (L&S) proved this when their joint project secured a prestigious industry award.

Providing UC Davis students, faculty and staff with comprehensive education about the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats is a key focus for Information and Educational Technology’s Information Security Office (ISO). They foster a culture of digital safety throughout the academic year with a combination of seasonal awareness campaigns, targeted cybersecurity threat guidance, and actionable digital hygiene best practices.

Almond farmers in California have a new tool to help them grow more efficient and environmentally friendly crops, thanks to a collaboration between UC Davis and the Almond Board of California. The Almond Nitrogen & Potassium Budgeting Calculator transforms decades of academic research into an adaptable, user-friendly web-based resource for growers across the state.

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As we start a new year, I’m grateful for the strength, resilience and innovative spirit across our UC Davis community.  

In 2025, our teams, including many dedicated student employees supported the campus with over 200 distinct technology services to keep Aggies connected and empowered. Highlights include: