Finance, Operations and Administration (FOA) at UC Davis oversees teams who work to make the university better every day, by delivering thoughtful, innovative and responsible stewardship of university resources.
The Arboretum turns 90m this year, but it almost didn’t. This UC Davis Magazine feature explores how generations of students, staff, faculty, volunteers and supporters transformed an underfunded garden into a beloved campus jewel and living laboratory—pioneering ideas that now advance climate resilience, student well-being and environmental leadership far beyond Davis.
Conference and Event Services is partnering with campus departments to expand access to meeting spaces while helping departments find reservation and venue management solutions that fit their unique operational needs.
The FOA Communications team has received a 2026 Circle of Excellence Award for creation of the UC Davis Commons, an innovative internal talent marketplace for campus partners to use.
What does it take to replace a lightbulb on campus? It's actually not as simple as it used to be. Discover the surprising complexity behind modern campus lighting and the expertise it takes to keep UC Davis illuminated.