CHANCELL-ING: A Town-Gown Partnership Like No Other Gary S. May May 03, 2024 Chancellor Gary S. May and Mayor Josh Chapman This month, I’ve invited a special guest to join me in writing this column. Josh Chapman was appointed as the mayor of Davis in January 2024, but I’ve known him for years through his service on the Davis City Council. In the spirit of partnership, we wanted to express our commitment to maintaining the strongest possible town-gown relationship between UC Davis and the City, along with sharing what you can expect in the upcoming months. Davis is California’s ultimate coll ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: Driving Home the Importance of Partnership Gary S. May March 01, 2024 Gary S. May Gabriela Jimenez, a political science major, is applauded for winning the "Golden Ticket" during the celebration of Unitrans' 100 millionth rider and 56th anniversary on February 28, 2024 at the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis Gabriela Jimenez, a political science major, is applauded for winning the "Golden Ticket" during the celebration of Unitrans' 100 millionth rider and 56th anniversary on February 28, 2024 at the Memorial Union Bus Terminal. Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis Mo ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: A Look Forward to All That's in Store in 2024 Gary S. May February 02, 2024 Gary S. May A rendering shows the design of the Coffee Center lobby and espresso bar. Winter quarter at UC Davis is well underway and we continue to advance our mission of excellence in research, teaching and public service. That mission allows us to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our times, including climate change, feeding a growing world, and bettering the health of all living beings. Also at the core of our efforts is our commitment to being a good neighbor with the city and surroundi ..read more

Job Shadows: ‘More Eye-Opening Than I Ever Anticipated’ Cody Kitaura January 09, 2024 Cody Kitaura Brianna Herren shadowed Cynthia Carter Ching, interim dean of the School of Education. One of the most common reactions from students who spend a day with top administrators through the Student Leadership Job Shadow program is surprise. Whether it’s because they expected the leader’s job to be different, they didn’t expect to be able to share their thoughts in a meeting with top campus officials or they didn’t expect the chancellor to actually have good sleep habits, students who participated in ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: High Honors for Our Workplace Cody Kitaura January 04, 2024 Gary S. May UC Davis has earned spots on Forbes lists of the best places to work in several categories. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis) 2023 was a banner year for UC Davis in many ways, including our rise in national rankings, setting new campus records for sponsored research funding, and exceeding our annual philanthropic fundraising goal. We continue to expand our scholarship and drive innovation, all while addressing the world’s greatest challenges. It takes a tremendous amount of work and dedication to fulfill this missi ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: Safety First, on Campus and in the Community Gary S. May November 02, 2023 With so much strife both in the world and locally, it’s essential that UC Davis and the city of Davis focus on community and safety. At UC Davis, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is an ongoing priority that extends beyond campus boundaries. We strive to create an atmosphere where people can comfortably live, work, learn and play. I continue to listen to the concerns of the UC Davis community regarding their well-being. Today I want to update you about measures UC Davis has in place and cont ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: A Billion Reasons to Celebrate Gary S. May October 06, 2023 Conducting research and making discoveries that create a better tomorrow get to the heart of who we are at UC Davis. We are recognized for being at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges, driving innovation and expanding our scholarship. The recent numbers make this clear. For the second year in a row, our annual research awards reached $1 billion — $1.006 billion to be exact. This is a claim few public universities can make. Projects address pressing needs These research awards ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: Making Plans for Picnic Day Gary S. May April 01, 2022 I’m thrilled that Picnic Day is returning in person this month. Like nothing else, Picnic Day brings past and present Aggies together to celebrate all that makes UC Davis shine. Our campus “open house” day, full of activities and fun for all ages, is set for April 23. What a way to reconnect with our broad community after living virtually for two years. Once again, we’ll be showcasing our world class research, our experts, our animals and our unique programs. I can’t think of a better way to welcome visitors and residents w ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: Learning for a Lifetime Gary S. May August 31, 2023 The academic year at UC Davis starts in just a few weeks, and our college town will be back in peak action. For some students, this will be the first step of their journey through higher education. Others will be moving through their upper-division classes or grad school seminars with their UC Davis degrees in sight. In Davis, it’s a time to remember that learning is a lifelong adventure. It doesn’t stop once you receive a university diploma. In many ways the curiosity journey is just getting started. There are always new skil ..read more

CHANCELL-ING: Celebrating a Student-Housing Milestone Gary S. May August 04, 2023 Orchard Park features 11 four-story residential buildings, two community centers and approximately 1,500 beds. (UC Davis photo) One of my goals is for UC Davis to be a good neighbor with the city and surrounding community. For some years, access to affordable student housing has been a key concern for both the campus community and community leaders. We’ve also heard the call for traffic improvements that would benefit bicyclists and pedestrians near the university. As many of you know, in 2018 we signed an ..read more