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The Aggies Making 51�ԹϺ�� Davis ‘A Leader in Inclusion’

Cody Kitaura — April 27, 2026 - 3:30pm

Chancellor Gary S. May this month honored several faculty, staff and students who live out the Principles of Community by naming them recipients of the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence.

At a reception at his residence on April 8, May said the Principles of Community reminds all members of our campus community of the importance of mutual understanding and respect for all, despite different identities, ideas, opinions, perceptions and more.

Give Day Hits 10-Year Milestone with Strong Support

Cody Kitaura — April 27, 2026 - 9:00am

Marking its 10th anniversary over Picnic Day weekend, the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis community rallied for Give Day 2026 to celebrate a decade of impact. With nearly 4,500 donations made both online and in person, this year’s event raised almost $3.9 million. Since its launch in 2017, Give Day has raised more than $32 million from over 56,000 donors.

For a fourth consecutive year, Development and Alumni Relations employees, with Gunrock alongside them, traveled across campus in cow-themed golf carts dubbed “Fund-Grazers,” generating buzz for the event.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Receives $75M Historic Gift in Support of Veterinary Medicine

Amy M Quinton — April 23, 2026 - 5:00pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine has received $75 million from Bay Area residents Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao.

Picnic Day Showcases Expertise, Community

Cody Kitaura — April 21, 2026 - 12:00pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis flung open its doors to thousands of Picnic Day attendees Saturday (April 18), showcasing groundbreaking research, eye-catching art, a welcoming community and more.

“Picnic Day is always one of my favorite days on campus,” Chancellor Gary S. May said at the start of the parade. “It’s a time to see the bonds within our Aggie community, between current students and alumni from many years ago. We showcase the expertise from our world-class faculty and have a lot of fun along the way.”

Among the Academies: The World’s Historical Lessons

Jose Antonio Vadi — April 21, 2026 - 8:03am

Historian Andrés Reséndez’s career is, appropriately, an exercise in moving backwards through time.

Campus To Test WarnMe April 29

Julia Ann Easley — April 20, 2026 - 10:25am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis will test its emergency notification system April 29. Students and employees should verify and update their contact information on the WarnMe website.

Statement: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Mourns Student Lincoln Wells Sabini

Julia Ann Easley — April 17, 2026 - 11:22am

We are deeply saddened to share that Lincoln Wells Sabini was the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis student who died following a collision between a car and a bicycle on Hutchison Drive, near the West Village housing area on April 13.

Student Dies Following Collision on West Campus

Julia Ann Easley — April 14, 2026 - 4:34pm

We are deeply saddened to share that a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis student died following a collision between a car and a bicycle on Hutchison Drive, near the West Village housing area. The collision occurred just before 3 p.m. April 13.

Making Waves for Safety: 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Athletes Launch Free Swim Initiative

Anila Mary Lijo — April 14, 2026 - 10:17am

Lillie Vehling and Sadie Henry are turning their passion and lifelong connection to the water into something bigger than sport. Vehling, a double major in aerospace and mechanical engineering, and Henry, who studies neurobiology, physiology and behavior with a minor in public health, are channeling their experiences into SWAG, or Swim Ags, a project aimed at closing a critical gap in water safety education while building a stronger sense of community on campus.

Sal Khan and the Power of Accessible Education

Jose Antonio Vadi — April 14, 2026 - 10:00am

The most recent edition of the Chancellor’s Colloquium Distinguished Speaker Series was appropriately held online. Chancellor Gary S. May spoke with Khan Academy founder and CEO, Sal Khan, an online educator who has become a leading voice in discussions about how artificial intelligence should be used in education.

Khan is the author of Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) published in 2024. He holds three degrees from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.