Aggie Square is looking for a creative and strategic Communications Manager to join the Innovation and Economic Development Office (IEDO). This role will drive engaging communications for university-wide innovation, from Aggie Square, Venture Catalyst and Health Ventures. You'll collaborate with campus colleagues, tell the stories of groundbreaking research, and amplify UC Davis innovation. If you’re passionate about writing, media, and connecting people to transformative projects, this is the perfect role for you!
The UC Davis Department of Biomedical Engineering is launching a new nine-month master’s degree program in medical device development at Aggie Square, the expansive innovation district the university will open in Sacramento in 2025. The program combines hands-on training with entrepreneurial expertise that aims to fast-track careers in industry.
Aggie Square, the innovation district anchored by the University of California, Davis, in partnership with Wexford Science & Technology LLC, has announced the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) as its newest research tenant. The world-class laboratory, known for its pioneering animal DNA testing and genetics services, is situated within UC Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine, the No. 1 veterinary program in the nation
We are excited to announce the ribbon cutting for Aggie Square to recognize the opening of Aggie Square, our region’s vibrant hub of innovation, research and community engagement.
This event will feature distinguished speakers, tours of the state-of-the-art facilities and a reception with refreshments.
Mark your calendars and be part of this transformative moment as we unveil a new chapter in regional innovation and community partnership.
In this film, custom woodworker, Mike Nelson, talks about the benches made of reclaimed wood that will be part of the Aggie Square outdoor spaces. Mike talks about the design evolution and how his approach to building them ensured success in the final product.
Students turned out in big numbers for the Aggie Square Youth Listening session at Hiram Johnson High School on Wednesday, October 30. Expertly organized by the Sacramento Youth Commission’s Aggie Square Focus Area, the 95 student attendees learned about Aggie Square, then dove into conversations about the kinds of programs that they would most like to see when the buildings open in 2025. Participating students received community service hours for attending.
Wexford has hired Nichole (Nikki) Sims to serve as the founding site director of the Sacramento location of Connect Labs by Wexford set to open in March 2025 at Wexford’s Knowledge Community, Aggie Square.
A well-known innovator within Sacramento, Nikki joins Connect Labs from Growth Factory where she managed portfolio companies and strategic relationships, driving growth in health and life science sectors.
The City of Sacramento, Office of Arts + Culture, a division of the City of Sacramento Convention and Cultural Services Department in partnership with Wexford Science + Technology, invites qualified professional visual artists to create an exterior mural for the parking garage at Aggie Square, the third phase of public murals. Those who reside in or have historic, personal, or cultural connections to the land in Sacramento County or Yolo County will be given additional consideration.
