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Resnick agricultural research centre opens at UC Davis after $50 million pledge

Lynda and Stewart Resnick opened a $50 million agricultural research center at UC Davis in May 2026.

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  • Lynda and Stewart Resnick opened a new agricultural research center at UC Davis in May 2026.
  • The $50 million donation was split into $40 million for construction and $10 million for research grants.
  • The completed facility spans 34,000 square feet and includes labs and learning spaces for students and researchers.

Why it matters. This center aims to address modern agricultural challenges by bringing together specialists to investigate crop resilience, resource efficiency, and food production under one roof.

Updated Sources: Indiatimes, Wikipedia: University of California, Davis, Wikipedia: Resnick

Lynda and Stewart Resnick opened a new agricultural research center at the University of California, Davis in May 2026 following their $50 million pledge. The facility, which covers 34,000 square feet, houses laboratories and learning spaces to support work on crop resilience, resource efficiency, and food production. Funding was split between $40 million for construction and $10 million for grants through the Resnick Agricultural Innovation Research Fund.

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Resnick agricultural research centre opens at UC Davis after $50 million pledge

A new agricultural research centre named after philanthropists Lynda and Stewart Resnick officially opened at the University of California, Davis in May 2026. The facility represents the realization of a $50 million pledge announced by the couple in 2022. At the time of the donation, it was the largest contribution the university had received from individual donors. The 34,000-square-foot centre is dedicated to advancing agricultural research and education.

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