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Checking In With Chancellor May: Forging Connected Communities and a More Just World

Cody Kitaura — December 13, 2024 - 11:00am

To the �ٺ��Ƶ Community:

As we celebrate the holiday season, I am reminded of the powerful role service plays in our lives.

Service has been at the heart of �ٺ��Ƶ since its inception. As a land-grant university, we serve the people of California, the United States and the world. From the beginning, �ٺ��Ƶ was founded on the idea that education transforms the lives of our students while helping to create a better world.

Happy Holidays from Chancellor May

Cody Kitaura — December 10, 2024 - 9:00am

CHANCELL-ING: Aggies Serving the Greater Good

Cody Kitaura — December 05, 2024 - 12:03pm

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is seeing our Aggies lend a helping hand around Davis. From assisting the city’s unhoused members to supporting food drives and being good stewards of our city’s land, giving back to the community is a hallmark of �ٺ��Ƶ.

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