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Celebrated Faculty To Speak at Undergraduate Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — June 02, 2026 - 1:00pm

The faculty members selected to speak at the baccalaureate commencements this June have made important contributions to undergraduate teaching and learning over a total of about 120 years on campus. Collectively, their recognitions include everything from on-campus honors to a U.S. presidential award.

In chronological order of the ceremonies, the speakers are:

Appellate Justice, Doctor Who Educates With Social Media To Speak at First 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — May 05, 2026 - 1:02pm

An appellate justice and a doctor who uses social media to empower medical learners will be the first guest speakers for the 2026 graduation season at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Student Graduates After More Than 47 Years

Julia Ann Easley — June 10, 2025 - 10:23am

Editor’s note: Commencements require tickets for admission. For a media credential, contact Julia Ann Easley in advance at jaeasley@ucdavis.edu.

Deborah Thompson Austin of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ alumni association will instruct hundreds of undergraduates to move the tassel on their graduation cap from left to right at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center Saturday morning.

Student Speakers at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Commencements To Reflect on Journeys, Look Forward

Julia Ann Easley — June 09, 2025 - 5:18pm

Editor’s note: Commencements require tickets for admission. To attend, contact Julia Ann Easley in advance at jaeasley@ucdavis.edu.

Shanlea “Sen” Tabofunda of Cupertino, California, set a goal for their first year at the University of California, Davis: learning to ride a bike without using their hands.

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Spring Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — May 13, 2025 - 10:31am

California Supreme Court Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans will be the first guest speaker at the commencements of the University of California, Davis, as its School of Law leads off the spring graduation season Friday.

Other guest speakers named to date are Diana E. Ramos, California’s surgeon general, at the School of Medicine commencement Saturday; and Sundeep Dugar, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, at the two Graduate Studies ceremonies June 12.

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Among 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Graduation Speakers

Julia Ann Easley — May 07, 2024 - 10:51am

The Sacramento Kings' head coach is among the guest speakers for 51�ԹϺ�� Davis' spring commencement season.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Graduating Student Poised to Help Those With Rare Condition

Julia Ann Easley — December 12, 2023 - 10:00am

Editor’s note: To be admitted to the facility to cover commencement, please contact Julia Ann Easley, below.

“When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.”

In medicine, this maxim recommends attributing symptoms to common conditions rather than rare ones.

Graduation Speaker Empowered by Freshman Spirit

Julia Ann Easley — December 06, 2022 - 9:32am

Kaitlin “Kat” Raymond ’22 will walk about 1,000 graduating students back to freshman year when she speaks at fall commencement and a spring makeup commencement this Saturday (Dec. 10).

New Committee Asked to Advise on Spring Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — October 04, 2022 - 10:25am

With a review of June commencements, a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis committee will make recommendations for spring 2023.

Hundreds Celebrate at Makeup Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — August 29, 2022 - 9:27am

Evan Pearson, right, poses with Chancellor Gary S. May on stage Friday.

Graduation Content

Celebrated Faculty To Speak at Undergraduate Commencements

Appellate Justice, Doctor Who Educates With Social Media To Speak at First 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Commencements

51�ԹϺ��� Davis Student Graduates After More Than 47 Years

Student Speakers at 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Commencements To Reflect on Journeys, Look Forward

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Spring Commencements

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Among 51�ԹϺ��� Davis Graduation Speakers

51�ԹϺ��� Davis Graduating Student Poised to Help Those With Rare Condition