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Statement from Chancellor Gary S. May on Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions

Cody Kitaura — April 21, 2025 - 10:44am

Updated April 27: As of late Saturday, April 26, the Department of Homeland Security has reinstated the F-1 visa status for all 23 嘿嘿视频 students and recent graduates whose status was terminated earlier in the month.

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (April 5):

This week, we learned through our Services for International Students and Scholars unit that the federal government terminated the eligibility of many international students across the country to stay in the U.S.

Statement from Chancellor Gary S. May on April 3 Incident

Cody Kitaura — April 04, 2025 - 8:58am

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (April 4):

I want to unequivocally denounce the violence that occurred yesterday on the 嘿嘿视频 campus during a student-sponsored event. What happened was appalling and completely unacceptable. There is zero tolerance for violence on our campuses 鈥� zero.

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Cody Kitaura — February 06, 2025 - 9:00am

To the 嘿嘿视频 Community:

Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Encampment Status June 20

Sallie A Poggi — June 20, 2024 - 9:04am

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Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Encampment Set Up May 6

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2024 - 4:53pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (May 6):

嘿嘿视频 is committed to a safe and peaceful campus environment that respects our community鈥檚 right to free expression while maintaining our educational and research mission without disruption.

As of Monday, May 6 at 9:15 a.m., a group named 嘿嘿视频 Popular University for the Liberation of Palestine, or UCD PULP, began erecting at least 20 tents on the Quad, consistent with actions taken on campuses across the country.

Happy Holidays from Chancellor May

Cody Kitaura — December 12, 2023 - 6:38am

Dear friends,

As we near the end of the year and look ahead to 2024, we are grateful for the spirit of collaboration and compassion that is rooted in our community. It informs our daily work and propels our research, teaching and service mission to be even greater.

Now more than ever, this holiday season reminds us to create moments of cheer with our loved ones. It鈥檚 also a time to reach out to those who may need comfort or care.

Chancellor鈥檚 Statement on UNLV Shooting

Cody Kitaura — December 07, 2023 - 2:43pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Dec. 7):

My heart hurts for our colleagues and friends following reports of an active shooter on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus, leaving three people dead and one seriously injured. We share in the fear and pain that our colleagues on the UNLV campus are coping with today.

Chancellor May Joins President Drake and UC Chancellors in Condemning Bigotry

Cody Kitaura — November 10, 2023 - 3:09pm

University of California President Michael V. Drake and the 10 University of California chancellors issued the following message today (Nov. 10) to members of the UC community:

To the University of California community:

We write today to condemn the alarming, profoundly disappointing acts of bigotry, intolerance, and intimidation we have seen on our campuses over these past several weeks. It is our shared responsibility to maintain a sense of community where everyone feels safe and welcome.

Statement from Chancellor May on Comments Attributed to Faculty Member

Cody Kitaura — October 19, 2023 - 3:18pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Oct. 19):

I absolutely condemn the posts attributed to a 嘿嘿视频 faculty member that recently appeared on the social media platform X. I find the comments revolting in every way, and I disagree wholeheartedly with them.

Chancellor鈥檚 Statement on the Terrorist Attacks on Israeli Citizens and the Violence in the Gaza Strip

Andy Fell — October 10, 2023 - 3:48pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Oct. 10).

To the Aggie Community:

Our community is reeling and in pain from the terror and escalating violence we are witnessing in Israel and in the Gaza Strip. Especially horrific is the use of hostages and the great losses of both Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives. We stand in support of our Jewish and Muslim communities. We deeply mourn this catastrophic loss of life and the destruction of many families and futures.