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Official Bluesky of the 7th chancellor of UC Davis, engineer & family man. To boldly go...
I am deeply humbled to be featured by Sacramento Observer as a Black educational leader making an impact in the region.
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Sacramento Colleges See Rise In Black Leaders Amid Political...
Sacramento sees an increase in Black educational leaders, with six at its leading institutions: five higher education leaders and one K-12 district leader.
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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
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Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. This legacy continues through the groundbreaking partnerships and innovation taking place here in Yolo County.
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CHANCELL-ING: Growing our Agricultural Partnerships
Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry...
https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/chancell-ing-growing-our-agricultural-partnerships
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Happy UC Davis Pride Month!
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Happy Jewish American Heritage!
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26 days ago
Big news for
UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine
- A historic $75M gift from Kathy Chiao & Ken Hao will fund a new small animal hospital, scholarships and research. Their donation marks the 2nd largest in the school’s history! Read more about this historic gift:
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Late yesterday, we celebrated another historic gift: $75 million from Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao — the second largest individual gift ever made to the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Transforming Animal Care, Advancing Human Health
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UC Davis
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Zhaodan Kong builds autonomous systems that collaborate with humans. His work ensures AI and robots support human judgment and integrate into how we work. (1/2) Learn more about Zhaodan’s federally funded work by visiting:
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UC Davis
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History isn’t just about the past, it’s about the journey. Prof. Andrés Reséndez dives deep into archival "haystacks" to reveal the hidden stories of Indigenous history and global exploration, and how his research bridges continents.
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Happy birthday, UC Davis Give Day! 💙💛🎉 If you would like to give, or know someone who would like to give, check out the link below for more details.
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Video description: Chancellor May wears a grey suit in his office promoting UC Davis Give Day.
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UC Davis College of Letters & Science
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Give Day is officially here! Today, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Letters and Science, fueling innovation, empowering students, and strengthening programs that shape the future. No matter the size, your gift makes a difference. Learn more:
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UC Davis
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The 10th annual #UCDavisGiveDay is officially live! Our incredible supporters have made Give Day possible by giving what matters most: opportunity, discovery, research breakthroughs, creativity, social mobility and student support. Visit
ucdav.is/GiveDay2026
#UCDavisGiveDay
through 5PM on 4/18 to make an impact!
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At UC Davis, feeling valued and supported is key to academic success, retention and overall well-being. When our students feel connected and supported, they thrive and achieve their academic and personal goals.
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Checking In With Chancellor May: A Place to Belong and Prosper
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TIME has named UC Davis Distinguished Research Professor Tony Tyson to the 2026 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. A remarkable recognition of a remarkable scientist! Visit https://bit.ly/4txSRsx to read more.
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Federal Pell Grants have helped more than 80 million US students attend college, including more than 1 million in California each year. In my latest op-ed on EdSource, I argue that lawmakers must protect this engine of opportunity.
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COMMENTARY: The Pell Grant is headed for a crisis — Congress must act
The college financial aid program faces an immediate $5.4 billion shortfall this year and a projected gap of up to $132 billion over the next decade. Without action, students could see their grants sl...
https://edsource.org/2026/pell-grants-funding-crisis/755593
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As a small, family-run operation in Napa Valley, Matthiasson Winery relied on a federally funded research partnership with UC Davis to study how smoke affects grapes and ways to mitigate the damage.
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At the UC Davis School of Law, we believe that real justice depends on everyone having access. Read my chancell-ing column to learn more about the powerful work that is at the heart of the No. 6 law school for social justice in the country.
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CHANCELL-ING: The UC Davis School of Law is Committed to Justice for All
The UC Davis School of Law combines rigorous training with real-world advocacy, preparing future lawyers to confront injustice while delivering immediate, tangible benefits to those in need.
https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/chancell-ing-uc-davis-school-law-committed-justice-all
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I am ecstatic about these latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. I encourage everyone to rejoice with me in celebrating these recognitions!
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UC Davis
about 2 months ago
Mark Winey, dean of the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences, reflects on a journey shaped by both personal motivation and professional passion in this episode of Face to Face hosted by
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UC Davis Health
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As the region grows rapidly, so does the demand for health care. We are proud to be at the cutting edge of academic medical center research. As
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says, we can't bring those innovations to our community without protecting federal funding:
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Opinion: Federal research funding cuts threaten Sacramento region's health - Sacramento Business Journal
UC Davis Chancellor Gary May says federal funding cuts threaten the university's ability to bring medical innovations to the community.
https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2026/04/03/another-voice-gary-may-uc-davis-research-funding.html
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In our fast-growing region, we can only bring medical discovery powered by UC Davis to our community when we protect the federal funding that makes it possible. Take a moment to read my latest op-ed in the Sacramento Business Journal!
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Opinion: Federal research funding cuts threaten Sacramento region's health - Sacramento Business Journal
UC Davis Chancellor Gary May says federal funding cuts threaten the university's ability to bring medical innovations to the community.
https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2026/04/03/another-voice-gary-may-uc-davis-research-funding.html
about 2 months ago
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Aggie Square builds on the university’s mission to foster innovation that is accessible, community-focused and responsive to the priorities of our local residents.
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Through research and teaching,
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faculty members are unlocking the potential in our students and improving the world we share.
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about 2 months ago
This month's Among the Academies features Archana Venkatesan, professor of religious studies. Her primary focus is a group of 12 poets who lived between the sixth and ninth centuries in South India and wrote devotional poetry about the Hindu god Vishnu. Read more:
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Happy Arab American Heritage Month! 💙💛
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For Dean Mark Winey, the path into biology was deeply personal from the start. Watching his sister live with an inherited metabolic disease sparked a curiosity about genetics that would shape his entire career.
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How Curiosity and Mentorship Shaped Dean Mark Winey’s Scientific Journey
For Mark Winey, the path into biology was deeply personal from the start. Watching his sister live with an inherited metabolic disease sparked a curiosity about genetics that would shape his entire ca...
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcasts-and-shows/face-to-face/how-curiosity-and-mentorship-shaped-dean-mark-wineys-scientific-journey
about 2 months ago
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UC Davis
about 2 months ago
Welcome back and happy first day of Spring Quarter, Aggies! We hope you all had a great spring break!
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Image description: A student bikes on a path in the arboretum on a sunny day. Lake Spafford in the background with a line of trees reflecting onto the water.
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I am excited to announce that for my last colloquium of the academic year, I will speak with Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy and an online educator who has become a leading voice in discussions about how AI should be used in education.
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While the economy will continue to shift, the core of a
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education — effective communication, relentless innovation and critical, global thinking — remains a constant. Read more in my letter:
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Checking In With Chancellor May: Preparing Our Students to Join the Workforce of Tomorrow
To the UC Davis Community:Spring at UC Davis is a season of transition. Students are already eagerly registering for commencement, and just a few weeks ago, we opened our doors to thousands of new stu...
https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/checking-chancellor-may-preparing-our-students-join-workforce-tomorrow
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Today is the first day of spring, and Professor Talinn Grigor and I would like to wish a happy Nowruz, or Persian New Year, to all in the UC Davis community who celebrate.
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Nowruz 2026
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I am so proud to welcome our new Aggie Class of 2030! You’ve worked so hard to get here and I couldn’t be more excited for you. Welcome to UC Davis and Go Ags! 💙💛
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Last week, I gave my annual State of the Campus address for UC Davis, focused on how our university has continued to improve lives amid the challenges facing higher education institutions across the country.
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State of the Campus: Resilient
UC Davis has continued to improve lives amid the challenges facing universities across the country, Chancellor Gary S. May said at his annual State of the Campus address last week.“We are not immune t...
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Eight named as 2026 UC Davis Chancellor's Fellows
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2025-26 Chancellor’s Fellows Rise to the Top
They are experts in a parasitic amoeba, scientific history, the health effects of stress and more, and now these eight faculty members can add a new title: Chancellor’s Fellow.The recognition is given...
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Collaboration between our Davis and Sacramento campuses isn’t bound by geography, especially when it comes to health. Read more in my latest Chancell-ing Column:
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CHANCELL-ING: A united UC Davis advances our region’s health
Some think of UC Davis and UC Davis Health in Sacramento as separate entities that are divided by the Yolo Causeway. The truth is, our collaboration isn’t bound by geography, especially when it comes ...
https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/column/chancell-ing-united-uc-davis-advances-our-regions-health-0
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UC Davis 'prepared, engaged and resilient'
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tells faculty in annual address
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State of the Campus: Resilient
UC Davis has continued to improve lives amid the challenges facing universities across the country, Chancellor Gary S. May said at his annual State of the Campus address last week.“We are not immune t...
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/state-campus-resilient
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Happy Women’s History Month!
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Women's History Month 2026
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UC Davis
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The UC Davis Office of Strategic Communications launched #FromLabstoLives in February 2025 in partnership with the Office of Research and Government and Community Relations. The campaign features testimonials from researchers and people who have benefited from their work:
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In a brand new episode of Face To Face with Chancellor May, I welcome Leigh Ann Simmons, a professor at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
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Funding the Future of Maternal Health
Federal funding supports much of the research aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing long-standing inequities, according to Leigh Ann Simmons, a professor at the Betty Irene Moore Sc...
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcasts-and-shows/face-to-face/funding-future-maternal-health?fbclid=IwY2xjawQMMTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQG7SKQ3l_XeKf59RZpN3AL228EPVqA7TzBVi8JtP34ui4umTp0kKjstLMfw_aem_6HjycnWJowBMb1UOtgjFsg
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UC Davis Health
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A year after its launch, the "From Labs to Lives" campaign is spotlighting the researchers who are working to improve lives through their work across
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and UC Davis Health. Image: A view from inside a PET scan shows two people. Text reads “Real Research. Real People. Real Impact.”
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Record Number Apply for Undergraduate Studies at UC Davis: Number of California Residents Reaches New Milestone
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Record Number Apply for Undergraduate Studies
For the third consecutive year, a record high number have applied to UC Davis for undergraduate studies, and a record number of California residents are among them.
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/record-number-apply-undergraduate-study
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In the wake of cuts to federally funded research, we speak out and maintain our wide-ranging partnerships that harness our power to spark discovery and innovation.
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Checking In With Chancellor May: Our Collaboration Drives Breakthroughs
I reflect on the power of collaboration in research, education, and community partnerships that drive innovation and address global challenges and celebrate a major $120 million gift strengthening vet...
https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/checking-chancellor-may-our-collaboration-drives-breakthroughs
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Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! 🎉
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Lunar New Year 2026
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More than ever, we are shaping a brighter future for our students, our community and the world. Get involved and support higher education and UC Davis in 2026. Go Ags!
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The future of agriculture depends on investing in bold advances in veterinary medicine and training the next generation of doctors to serve our communities. The UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine—the nation’s top-ranked veterinary school—is leading the way.
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I'm excited to announce that on Tuesday, February 17, at the Mondavi Center, the next installment in the Chancellor’s Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series will be a robust but civilized debate about whether scientific research should be publicly funded.
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Learn how
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AI research is transforming healthcare in Chancellor Gary S. May's latest column.
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CHANCELL-ING: UC Davis AI Research is Transforming Health Care
Imagine this scenario: Doctors know a small number of patients will face life-threatening complications after an illness, but they need to scan millions of records to identify the patients in need of ...
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UC Davis
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Prof. Marina Radulaski is working to build the future of the quantum internet. Her research creates tiny devices in silicon carbide that can connect quantum computers and sensors which could help discover new medicines, design safer materials and create stronger digital security systems.
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UC Davis
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Diane M. Bryant, Class of '85, believes in UC Davis' resources for first-generation students that make life-long impacts. She established the Diane Bryant Engineering Student Center at UC Davis, and the Diane Bryant STEM Innovation Center at the American River Community College.
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In a conversation with Ashleen Chand, we discuss how leaders think through disruption, education adapts when the future is unclear, and why fear-driven narratives around AI, work and change often miss the deeper point.
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Chancellor Gary May on Leadership, AI, and the Future of Education
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4 months ago
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From futuristic prosthetic limbs that learn from their owners to devices helping people manage chronic disease, UC Davis researchers and clinicians are pioneering the use of leading-edge AI to build resilient communities and improve health.
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CHANCELL-ING: UC Davis AI Research is Transforming Health Care
UC Davis is using artificial intelligence to transform health care, from earlier identification of high-risk patients to improved screening, treatment and outcomes across diseases. Learn more about ho...
https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/chancell-ing-uc-davis-ai-research-transforming-health-care
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