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UC Davis Chancellor May Leads Delegation to Kenya to Advance California–Kenya Climate and Trade Partnership

Katherine E Kerlin — November 13, 2025 - 1:06pm

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May led a delegation to Kenya this week to advance a landmark partnership between the State of California and the Government of Kenya focused on climate action, clean transportation, climate smart agriculture, public health and innovation. Chancellor May was joined by Samuel Assefa, director of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, as well as several �ԹϺ�� representatives. The delegation was jointly organized by UC Davis Global Affairs, Institute of Transportation Studies and the Office of the Special Envoy on Climate of Kenya.

2025 CAMPOS and CAMPSSAH Faculty Welcomed

Jose Antonio Vadi — November 12, 2025 - 9:27am

At a reception held at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art on Nov. 5, the Office of Advancing Mentoring and the Professoriate welcomed a new cohort of UC Davis faculty into two programs that epitomize the �ԹϺ��’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

UC Davis Achieves Reaccreditation for 10 Years

Anila Mary Lijo — March 04, 2025 - 2:31pm

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission cited UC Davis’ “shared purpose, professional pride, and inclusive belonging that fosters active engagement and shared governance across the �ԹϺ��” as the regional accreditation agency renewed the �ԹϺ��’s accreditation for 10 years.

Chancellor May Wins Education Award from Engineering Society

Cody Kitaura — November 07, 2023 - 10:19am

Chancellor Gary S. May is this year’s recipient of the Education Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Electron Devices Society, the organization announced last month.

The society calls the award its “highest honor to recognize distinguished contributions to education within [our] field of interest.”

Chancellor May Part of ‘California 2030’ Thought Leadership Series

Cody Kitaura — October 24, 2023 - 3:02pm

Chancellor Gary S. May is among a number of regional experts and thought leaders whose voices will be shared over the coming months on a broadcast series predicting California’s future.

“California 2030,” airing on CBS Sacramento’s new Primetime Sacramento newscast, features discussions on education, local food, electric vehicles, crime, media and more.

From Chancellor May: Safety Is Our Top Priority

Cody Kitaura — May 02, 2023 - 4:11pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following letter today (May 2):

To the UC Davis Community,

I want to take a moment to address the tragic events that have shaken our community over the past week and inform you about actions we are taking, along with sharing tips and resources to enhance safety. I urge you to read this entire message for important safety information.

LAURELS: Chancellor Named Black Engineers’ Lifetime Member of the Year

Dave Jones — March 28, 2023 - 11:23am

Chancellor Gary S. May joined the NSBE as an undergraduate and has been active in the society ever since.

Chancellor’s All About the Heartbeat

Dave Jones — December 21, 2022 - 4:08pm

Chancellor Gary S. May joined in last week when UC Davis Health celebrated 25 years of providing services for arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, caused by a problem with the electrical impulses that control the heart.

Chancellor May Hosts 100 Students for Wakanda Holiday

Dave Jones — November 29, 2022 - 9:56pm

Chancellor May spends a day off at the movies with 100 students as his guests.

Yellow Ribbons Call Veterans to Mind

Dave Jones — November 08, 2022 - 2:11pm

The trees on the Quad are once again bedecked in yellow ribbons in a tribute to veterans and Veterans Day (Nov. 11).