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Checking In With Chancellor May: At the Forefront of Feeding the World

Cody Kitaura — November 15, 2024 - 12:30pm

To the �ٺ��Ƶ Community:

No matter our background or belief systems, every human being deserves to have access to healthy and adequate food. This is one of the key Grand Challenges �ٺ��Ƶ is undertaking to create a healthier tomorrow. These are among the global “wicked problems” for which we seek solutions through a cross-disciplinary approach.

California’s Public Higher Education Leaders Reassure Communities After Presidential Election

Cody Kitaura — November 06, 2024 - 2:16pm

University of California President Michael V. Drake, California State University Chancellor Mildred García and California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian issued the following statement today (Nov. 6):

CHANCELL-ING: Investing in the Arts To Imagine a Brighter Future

Cody Kitaura — November 05, 2024 - 8:00am

If you’ve spent any time at �ٺ��Ƶ, you know the Egghead sculptures that dot our campus. Whether they’re gazing at the stars or giving students luck before important exams, the Eggheads are an indelible part of campus life.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Celebrating Philanthropy’s Impact on our Students

Erin E Garcia — October 18, 2024 - 10:18am

CHANCELL-ING: The Gifts That Keep on Giving

Cody Kitaura — October 08, 2024 - 2:28pm

I’m sure you’ve noticed that fall quarter is well underway, and Aggies are, at every turn, heading to classes and research labs, meeting new friends on the Quad and in dining commons, and exploring all that Davis has to offer.

A Message From President Drake: Working Together Toward Inclusive Excellence

Cody Kitaura — October 02, 2024 - 7:00am

University of California President Michael V. Drake issued the following statement yesterday (Oct. 1):

Chancellor’s Fall Welcome: Looking Forward to the New Year

Cody Kitaura — September 23, 2024 - 9:00am

CHANCELL-ING: Key Step Toward Equity, Student Success

Cody Kitaura — September 13, 2024 - 9:48am

Preparing students to succeed in a workforce that’s increasingly diverse and global gets to the heart of our mission at �ٺ��Ƶ. So, it’s incumbent that we remove barriers for students who have been historically excluded from higher education and create additional opportunities for these populations.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Preparing Students for a World of Opportunity

Cody Kitaura — August 16, 2024 - 9:55am

To the �ٺ��Ƶ Community:

The new academic year starts in just a few weeks and I look forward to seeing our campuses full of new and returning Aggies.

For many of our students, summer is a popular season to engage in global learning opportunities, and approximately 1,200 students are participating in study abroad programs this year.

CHANCELL-ING: Planting Roots in Davis After Graduation

Cody Kitaura — August 02, 2024 - 11:01am

Two months ago, I had the honor of shaking more than 7,000 hands at �ٺ��Ƶ' commencement ceremonies. It's when we celebrate our graduates' successes and recognize how much the world benefits from their bright minds and compassionate hearts.