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CHANCELL-ING: Aggies Moving into Summer

Cody Kitaura — July 07, 2026 - 11:47am

Welcome to the start of the Davis summer, and I hope that each of you is enjoying a wonderful Fourth of July weekend with friends, family and community.

Support for SB 895 and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Research

Cody Kitaura — June 17, 2026 - 12:30pm

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

I’m writing to ask for your support for SB 895, a critical piece of legislation under consideration by the California Legislature. If placed on the November ballot and approved by voters, it would directly benefit research efforts at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, strengthening our impact across the region and state. I urge you to learn more about how this bill supports research at the 51�ԹϺ�� and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis, as well as in the communities we serve, and actions you can take to support it.

Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is Changing the World

Cody Kitaura — June 11, 2026 - 12:45pm

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis community:

CHANCELL-ING: A Century of Undergrad Commencement

Cody Kitaura — June 08, 2026 - 9:00am

In less than a week, I’ll have the privilege of shaking thousands of students’ hands as they cross the stage to graduate.

We’ve nearly reached the peak of commencement season with about 12,000 students earning their diplomas from 51�ԹϺ�� Davis this spring. This is a celebration of dreams fulfilled and bright futures for our newest alumni.

Checking in with Chancellor May: Supporting Students and Advancing Mental Health

Cody Kitaura — May 21, 2026 - 10:25am

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

CHANCELL-ING: Growing Our Agricultural Partnerships

Cody Kitaura — May 04, 2026 - 2:25pm

Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the groundbreaking partnerships and innovation taking place here in Yolo County.

Transforming Animal Care, Advancing Human Health

Cody Kitaura — April 24, 2026 - 1:15pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following letter today (April 24):

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

Late yesterday we celebrated another historic gift: $75 million from Kathy Chiao and Kenneth Hao — the second largest individual gift ever made to the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.

Checking In With Chancellor May: A Place to Belong and Prosper

Cody Kitaura — April 16, 2026 - 10:00am

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

LeShelle and I wish everyone a wonderful Picnic Day, which will be held this Saturday (April 18). We look forward to opening our campus doors wide for this student-run event so the community can see our world-class research and programs up close.

CHANCELL-ING: The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis School of Law Is Committed to Justice for All

Cody Kitaura — April 06, 2026 - 11:00am

Many of us learned the phrase “and justice for all” before we were old enough to understand how unevenly justice is experienced in this country. In practice, access to legal help is too often shaped by geography, income and circumstance.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Preparing Our Students to Join the Workforce of Tomorrow

Cody Kitaura — March 19, 2026 - 11:00am

To the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Community:

Spring at 51�ԹϺ�� 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 students, notifying them of their acceptance to the Class of 2030.

Current Perspectives Content

CHANCELL-ING: Aggies Moving into Summer

Support for SB 895 and 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Research

Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways 51�ԹϺ��� Davis is Changing the World

CHANCELL-ING: A Century of Undergrad Commencement

Checking in with Chancellor May: Supporting Students and Advancing Mental Health

CHANCELL-ING: Growing Our Agricultural Partnerships

Transforming Animal Care, Advancing Human Health

Checking In With Chancellor May: A Place to Belong and Prosper

CHANCELL-ING: The 51�ԹϺ��� Davis School of Law Is Committed to Justice for All

Checking In With Chancellor May: Preparing Our Students to Join the Workforce of Tomorrow

Support for SB 895 and 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Research

Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is Changing the World

CHANCELL-ING: The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis School of Law Is Committed to Justice for All