College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis

Student interns at the UC Davis Horse Barn learn how to breed, birth and train horses and mules. You can see the results of that work at the 33rd annual Production Sale and showcase June 20-21. The open house and online auction benefits future students and offers a glimpse into this unique student experience.

https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/annual-horse-sale-and-showcase-highlights-student-internship-program

🍦 Frozen yogurt or ice cream – which is the healthier choice?
Check out UC Davis Professor Maria Marco in this New York Times article that looks at what sets the summer treats apart. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/well/eat/frozen-yogurt-ice-cream-benefits.html?utm_source=datelinehtml&utm_medium=datelinenewsletter&utm_campaign=dateline_20260609
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Is Frozen Yogurt Better for You Than Ice Cream? We asked experts whether its health reputation is deserved.

We’re so excited to share news about our recent graduates that the Highlights newsletter is out a bit early this month. Congrats to our newest alumni! Also included in this update: News about Lake Tahoe clarity, sensory science and wine sales!

https://mailchi.mp/caes.ucdavis.edu/june-highlights2026

The Hub for Sensory and Consumer Science brings together researchers, students and industry partners to study how taste, smell, touch and other senses shape consumer choices and product design. The growing network builds on decades of sensory science leadership at UC Davis. Learn more plus how to support this unique research: https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/growing-impact-uc-davis-sensory-hub
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The Growing Impact of the UC Davis Sensory Hub The aroma of a glass of chardonnay. The crunch of a potato chip. Taste, smell, touch, sound and sight all influence what people enjoy, buy and trust. For decades, the University of California, Davis, has helped researchers and industry better understand those experiences through sensory science, the...

Meet the EnvironMentors! UC Davis students team up with local high school researchers for a year of hands-on environmental science, building and presenting their own research projects. See how this mentorship program is making an impact: https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/learning-beyond-lab-environmentors
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Learning Beyond the Lab with ‘EnvironMentors’ As the school year wraps up, some students at the University of California, Davis, are celebrating more than their own accomplishments. They’re cheering on the budding scientists they’ve spent months mentoring through UC Davis EnvironMentors.

Cheers to the class of 2026! 🎓
Five inspiring student speakers, including sustainable environmental design graduate Youssef Yassin, will take the stage at commencement to share their experiences and Aggie journeys!💙💛

Vintage Buses, Dance, Farmworkers' Rights Inspire Student Commencement Speakers Five student speakers will share their hearts and journeys with thousands of fellow graduates and guests at the UC Davis undergraduate commencements June 12-14.