My next guest on this month’s episode of Face to Face With Chancellor May is UC Davis Graduate School of Management lecturer Vanessa Errecarte. Errecarte, a @ucdavis.bsky.social alum, teaches digital marketing, strategic and personal branding. www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...

Awards like this one from the National Institutes of Health reveal why federal funding is critical for turning research into real-world care. Real research. Real people. Real impact. More funding means faster treatments.

Recently, LeShelle and I had the opportunity to represent @ucdavis.bsky.social at the Association of Pacific Rim Universities in Hong Kong. There are many global challenges facing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, but the contribution of universities remains critical to societal progress.

Happy Juneteenth!

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned about their freedom. This day is now known as #Juneteenth but has been celebrated under many names such as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day, Second Independence Day, and Emancipation Day.

I urge you to learn more about how this bill supports research at the University of California and UC Davis, as well as in the communities we serve, and the actions you can take to support it.

Day 2️⃣ of celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎓 Watch both of the Commencement Ceremony livestreams at 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM: https://ucdav.is/4v5T1Yx #UCDavisGrad | #Commencement | #OurUCDavis | #ClassOf2026

This weekend, 12,000 students will join the ranks of Aggie alumni — exactly 100 years after our first class of four-year graduates walked the stage in 1926. They join a proud tradition of Aggie innovators. leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/checkin...

Congratulations to all of the Masters, MFA and Doctoral graduates in the #ClassOf2026! Tune in to the Graduate Studies Master's Commencement Ceremony livestream at 10:00 AM (https://ucdav.is/4uxlRjN) and the MFA and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at 3:00 PM (https://ucdav.is/4xn04hd#ClassOf2026. #UCDavisGrad

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 graduating from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis! 🎓 Watch the Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10:00 AM: https://ucdav.is/49PvEKv #UCDavisGrad | #Commencement | #OurUCDavis | #ClassOf2026

We are so proud of our new educators! 🎓 Watch the UC Davis School of Education Commencement Ceremony beginning at 4:00 PM: https://ucdav.is/3PJ21DR #UCDavisGrad | #Commencement | #OurUCDavis | #ClassOf2026

2026 marks our 100th class of four-year graduates. We’re confident that, because UC Davis is leaning forward, our students will be ready to make a positive difference in others' lives. leadership.ucdavis.edu/column/chanc...

I recently published an op-ed in the California Health Report in which I make the case for expanded partnerships between medical centers and California’s universities to keep health care available across the state. www.calhealthreport.org/2026/05/26/o...

This Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation represents the best of @ucdavis.bsky.social, uniting our strengths in agriculture, engineering and environmental sciences to address challenges facing communities across California and around the world. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/uc...

At @ucdavis.bsky.social, we’re committed to ensuring those opportunities are within reach for talented students from every background. We look forward to partnering with College Track to help more students achieve their college dreams. www.ucdavis.edu/news/college...

It's the final "curtain call" for Dean H. Rao Unnava's Big 3 Video Newsletter! 🎬 Check out the 65th and *final* episode before he steps down as dean and begins a sabbatical. Watch here: bit.ly/4dVGfEU Thank you, Dean Unnava! @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavisnews.bsky.social #GoAgs

Asking for help is not a weakness, it’s a sign of strength. @chancellormay.bsky.social shares how UC Davis is expanding counseling, basic needs, and pioneering research to support the whole student. You are never alone, Aggies. Access 24/7 care via Health 34 or visit the Aggie Mental Health hub.

We know that supporting mental health is a vital component of supporting student success. This Mental Health Awareness Month, I highlight how UC Davis is supporting our students and unlocking research to support mental health. leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/checkin...

I am deeply humbled to be featured by Sacramento Observer as a Black educational leader making an impact in the region. tinyurl.com/2wfu3hst

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

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. leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

Happy UC Davis Pride Month!

Happy Jewish American Heritage!

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: https://ucdav.is/4cI1f19

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. leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/transfo...

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: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives #FromLabstoLives

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.

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. giveto.ucdavis.edu/give-day-202... Video description: Chancellor May wears a grey suit in his office promoting UC Davis Give Day.

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: https://bit.ly/4muH37v.

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#UCDavisGiveDaythrough 5PM on 4/18 to make an impact!

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. leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/checkin...

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. @ucdavis.bsky.social

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. edsource.org/2026/pell-gr...

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.

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. leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

I am ecstatic about these latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. I encourage everyone to rejoice with me in celebrating these recognitions!

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 @chancellormay.bsky.social

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 @chancellormay.bsky.social says, we can't bring those innovations to our community without protecting federal funding: www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/n...

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! www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/n...

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.

Through research and teaching, @ucdavis.bsky.social faculty members are unlocking the potential in our students and improving the world we share.

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: https://ucdav.is/4ciqxnq

Happy Arab American Heritage Month! 💙💛

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. www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...

Welcome back and happy first day of Spring Quarter, Aggies! We hope you all had a great spring break! #OurUCDavis 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.

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. leadership.ucdavis.edu/events/chanc...

While the economy will continue to shift, the core of a @ucdavis.bsky.social education — effective communication, relentless innovation and critical, global thinking — remains a constant. Read more in my letter: leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/checkin...

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. youtu.be/CKNDZxvSres?...

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! 💙💛 #New2UCDavis | #UCDavis | #ClassOf2030

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. www.ucdavis.edu/news/state-c...