UC Davis Athletics

News Summary:

On March 10, 2026, UC Davis Athletics hosted its fourth annual Women in Leadership Panel in recognition of Women's History Month, bringing together accomplished Aggie alumni to share their professional journeys and leadership insights with current student-athletes. Previously, on January 14, 2026, UC Davis Athletics announced a three-year partnership with Baron Championship Rings, naming the company its Official Championship Ring Partner and exclusive provider for championship, Hall of Fame, and any varsity ring program, granting sole rights to use UC Davis Athletics marks. Earlier, on January 8, 2026, UC Davis Athletics revealed strategic adjustments to its sport sponsorship model, effective beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. In October 2025, the athletics department partnered with FanWord, an AI-powered platform for collegiate athletics, to transform how it shares the stories of its student-athletes, coaches, and community. This followed UC Davis Athletics welcoming Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez in May 2025, an action reinforcing its "Competitive Excellence" strategic plan pillar by strengthening its partnership with the Mountain West Conference.