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UC Davis Undergrads Present Aggie Square Design Concepts

  • by Kate Washington

UC Davis’ Sacramento and Davis campuses may be separated by a causeway, but recently they were brought together by design. Although final touches are still being added at Aggie Square ahead of its May 2 grand opening, power tools near two of the development’s brand-new, state-of-the-art classrooms took a brief break on March 12, 2025, as the spaces buzzed with both excited students and campus stakeholders, among them Chancellor Gary May.

A photo of George Baxter with text of his name and title, UC Davis' Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer

The Aggie Impact - An Aggie Square Story

  • by Cee Nga Kao

In this film, George Baxter, UC Davis' Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer, discusses how his role is to help researchers and others at Aggie Square monetize their work through startups and new business ventures. George's previous role at the University of Edinburgh was similar and saw significant successes within their community.

 

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Two students, one dressed in black and one dressed in purple talking in front of an image of medical devices on a screen

New Medical Technology Emerges From Quarter at Aggie Square Program

February 04, 2025 | Dateline
The The Quarter at Aggie Square Biomedical Engineering cohort wrapped up their 10-week experience on Dec. 6 with a presentation of three medical prototypes for growth-accommodating heart valves, noninvasive glucose monitors and stroke-detection devices.
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Aggie Square 101

January 07, 2025 | Dateline
The development of Aggie Square has led to a lot of changes on UC Davis’ Sacramento campus in the past few years, and the project will soon have an even bigger impact across the entire region.
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Sacramento Council Approves $1.1 Million to Strengthen Housing Stability Near UC Davis Aggie Square

Sept. 20, 2024 | Hoodline
The Sacramento City Council has given the green light for an injection of funds exceeding $1.1 million aimed at enhancing housing stability programs in the vicinity of UC Davis' Aggie Square campus.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg speaks at the Aggie Square project site

Aggie Square Represents Model for Economic Development in Neglected Neighborhoods, Sacramento Mayor Says

Sept. 19, 2024 | KRCA 3
With 82 days remaining in his 8-year run leading Sacramento's City Council, Mayor Darrell Steinberg delivered his final State of the City speech in the shadow of Aggie Square. 
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg speaks to a crowd

Sacramento Mayor Steinberg promises 'big announcements' ahead of State of the City address

Sept. 19, 2024 | KCRA 3
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is preparing to deliver his final State of the City address on at UC Davis' Aggie Square innovation district. 
Construction at 200 Aggie Square

UC Davis launches new medical engineering degree program at Aggie Square

Sept. 13, 2024 | Sacramento Business Journal
The University of California Davis is launching a new master’s degree program that will be based at Aggie Square.

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