Gary S. May
@chancellormay.bsky.social
Official Bluesky of the 7th chancellor of UC Davis, engineer & family man. To boldly go...
Last week, the UC Davis community had the incredible honor of welcoming Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to a sold-out Chancellor’s Colloquium at the Mondavi Center.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Last week, the UC Davis community had the incredible honor of welcoming Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to a sold-out Chancellor’s Colloquium at the Mondavi Center.
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In my latest letter to the UC Davis community, I shared how we’re developing and implementing artificial intelligence to build healthier communities and safeguard individual health.
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Checking In With Chancellor May: How We’re Using AI to Redefine Health Care
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November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In my latest letter to the UC Davis community, I shared how we’re developing and implementing artificial intelligence to build healthier communities and safeguard individual health.
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Thanks to Maria, the institute will build upon on UC Davis’ longstanding leadership in sustainability — expanding that legacy globally through new partnerships and innovation that bridges disciplines and industries.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
A new era of creativity and sustainability begins.
This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
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This week, we officially launched the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles — a first-of-its-kind hub dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
Visit https://bit.ly/4pbIJTs to read more.
November 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Thanks to Maria, the institute will build upon on UC Davis’ longstanding leadership in sustainability — expanding that legacy globally through new partnerships and innovation that bridges disciplines and industries.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
UC Davis will soon become an unparalleled beacon for creativity and expression.
Last week, LeShelle and I joined leaders from UC Davis and the State of California in Kenya, where we witnessed the power of UC Davis in advancing public health through programs like the Human Needs Project as well as through impactful collaborative research.
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UC Davis Chancellor May Leads Delegation to Kenya to Advance California–Kenya Climate and Trade Partnership
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 trans...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Last week, LeShelle and I joined leaders from UC Davis and the State of California in Kenya, where we witnessed the power of UC Davis in advancing public health through programs like the Human Needs Project as well as through impactful collaborative research.
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Don’t miss this inspiring conversation I have with Dr. Alyssa Weakley about neuroscience, caregiving, and the importance of UC Davis research collaborations that improve lives.
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Supporting Cognitive Health Through Technology
In the latest episode of Face to Face With Chancellor May, Alyssa Weakley, an assistant professor in the UC Davis Health Department of Neurology, discusses her work at the intersection of neuroscience...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation I have with Dr. Alyssa Weakley about neuroscience, caregiving, and the importance of UC Davis research collaborations that improve lives.
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column.
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CHANCELL-ING: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease touches nearly all of us in some way. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 9 Americans over 65 is afflicted with the disease.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column.
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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and a time to recognize UC Davis’ leadership in research, treatments, and support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond.
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Chancell-ing: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships
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November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and a time to recognize UC Davis’ leadership in research, treatments, and support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond.
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In the latest episode of That May Be The Chancellor, I travel to the @ucdavis.bsky.social Neuroprosthetics Lab to meet the researchers behind an innovative brain-computer interface technology that allowed a man with ALS to “speak” again.
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Behind the Technology That Allowed a Man With ALS to 'Speak' Again | That May Be the Chancellor
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October 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM
In the latest episode of That May Be The Chancellor, I travel to the @ucdavis.bsky.social Neuroprosthetics Lab to meet the researchers behind an innovative brain-computer interface technology that allowed a man with ALS to “speak” again.
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UC Davis engineers are leading the implementation of a $40M federal project to deploy smart biosensors. These "smoke alarms" for air will detect viruses and allergens in real-time, making our indoor spaces safer and healthier. https://ucdav.is/4hvV6r4
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
UC Davis engineers are leading the implementation of a $40M federal project to deploy smart biosensors. These "smoke alarms" for air will detect viruses and allergens in real-time, making our indoor spaces safer and healthier. https://ucdav.is/4hvV6r4
Mark brings to @ucdavishealth.bsky.social a deep experience in academic hospital systems. He has a proven record of collaborating with faculty and staff across medical and other disciplines to leverage the best that a comprehensive university like UC Davis has to offer.
Chancellor May Appoints Mark I. Rosenblatt as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences at UC Davis @ucdavishealth.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
UC Davis Chancellor May Appoints Mark I. Rosenblatt as Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences
UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May has appointed Mark I. Rosenblatt to the position of vice chancellor of human health sciences, overseeing UC Davis Health, which includes three hospitals: the nationally...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mark brings to @ucdavishealth.bsky.social a deep experience in academic hospital systems. He has a proven record of collaborating with faculty and staff across medical and other disciplines to leverage the best that a comprehensive university like UC Davis has to offer.
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It’s #NationalWomenInAIMonth, and today we’re spotlighting Chen-Nee Chuah, professor of electrical and computer engineering and co-director of the UC Davis AI Center in Engineering.
Explore the AI Center in Engineering: https://ow.ly/3RSp50XepPj💡
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Explore the AI Center in Engineering: https://ow.ly/3RSp50XepPj💡
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October 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It’s #NationalWomenInAIMonth, and today we’re spotlighting Chen-Nee Chuah, professor of electrical and computer engineering and co-director of the UC Davis AI Center in Engineering.
Explore the AI Center in Engineering: https://ow.ly/3RSp50XepPj💡
#UCDavisEngineering
Explore the AI Center in Engineering: https://ow.ly/3RSp50XepPj💡
#UCDavisEngineering
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Lychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
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October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Lychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
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#FromLabsToLives
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Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
This ranking from U.S. News & World Report highlights our steadfast commitment to the success of our students.
@ucdavis.bsky.social empowers students from all backgrounds with world-class educational opportunities that prepare them for rewarding careers and service to their communities.
Go Ags!
@ucdavis.bsky.social empowers students from all backgrounds with world-class educational opportunities that prepare them for rewarding careers and service to their communities.
Go Ags!
UC Davis tied for No. 9 among the nation’s top public universities and earned accolades for innovation, social mobility and more in the 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings. This is the 5th consecutive year the campus has been ranked among the top 10 public universities: ucdav.is/46Pv7qx
September 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This ranking from U.S. News & World Report highlights our steadfast commitment to the success of our students.
@ucdavis.bsky.social empowers students from all backgrounds with world-class educational opportunities that prepare them for rewarding careers and service to their communities.
Go Ags!
@ucdavis.bsky.social empowers students from all backgrounds with world-class educational opportunities that prepare them for rewarding careers and service to their communities.
Go Ags!
UC Davis researchers are at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that improve care for both humans and animals.
Read more about the exciting news of the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social here: www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
Go Ags!
Read more about the exciting news of the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social here: www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
Go Ags!
September 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
UC Davis researchers are at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries that improve care for both humans and animals.
Read more about the exciting news of the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social here: www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
Go Ags!
Read more about the exciting news of the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social here: www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
Go Ags!
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UC Davis has received accolades for its research, the value for the dollar and the social mobility it offers graduates in three separate rankings published by @forbes.com, @washingtonmonthly.com, and @princetonreview.bsky.social this month.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
UC Davis has received accolades for its research, the value for the dollar and the social mobility it offers graduates in three separate rankings published by @forbes.com, @washingtonmonthly.com, and @princetonreview.bsky.social this month.
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Read the full story: ucdav.is/47T8SRz
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What started as a senior design project and a part of the Student Startup Center’s PLASMA accelerator is now a growing startup, Splash Tech 🏊🧪
Learn more in this month's Face to Face with @ucdavis.bsky.social @chancellormay.bsky.social ➡️ engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
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Learn more in this month's Face to Face with @ucdavis.bsky.social @chancellormay.bsky.social ➡️ engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
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Aggie Engineers Go 'Face to Face' with Chancellor May
This month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May features Splash Tech, a forward-thinking startup tackling one of the most overlooked problems in home maintenance: swimming pool chemical management. The ...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
What started as a senior design project and a part of the Student Startup Center’s PLASMA accelerator is now a growing startup, Splash Tech 🏊🧪
Learn more in this month's Face to Face with @ucdavis.bsky.social @chancellormay.bsky.social ➡️ engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
#UCDavisEngineering
Learn more in this month's Face to Face with @ucdavis.bsky.social @chancellormay.bsky.social ➡️ engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...
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UC Davis saw a major research rebound in FY2025, filing 191 records of invention, up 36% from last year and reversing a decline since 2021. ROIs are the first step toward patents, though only 10 to 25% make it that far.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
UC Davis saw a major research rebound in FY2025, filing 191 records of invention, up 36% from last year and reversing a decline since 2021. ROIs are the first step toward patents, though only 10 to 25% make it that far.
Read more: ucdav.is/4m6W66b
Read more: ucdav.is/4m6W66b
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The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to UC Davis to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO), a community hub for new and existing AI institutes established by the federal government.
Read more by visiting ucdav.is/40IfG0e
Read more by visiting ucdav.is/40IfG0e
National Science Foundation Awards UC Davis $5 Million for Artificial Intelligence Hub
The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to the University of California, Davis, to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization, a community hub for n...
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August 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to UC Davis to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO), a community hub for new and existing AI institutes established by the federal government.
Read more by visiting ucdav.is/40IfG0e
Read more by visiting ucdav.is/40IfG0e
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Join us in welcoming UC's 22nd president, James B. Milliken! He brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to expanding access, increasing social mobility, and helping students from all backgrounds earn a college degree. Learn more at ucop.edu/president
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Introducing UC President James B. Milliken
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August 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Join us in welcoming UC's 22nd president, James B. Milliken! He brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to expanding access, increasing social mobility, and helping students from all backgrounds earn a college degree. Learn more at ucop.edu/president
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Wildfire prevention is a community effort. It relies on the bravery of firefighters, the expertise of researchers, and the involvement of each of us to minimize risks.
I know that our experienced team at UC Davis is dedicated to protecting our communities.
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I know that our experienced team at UC Davis is dedicated to protecting our communities.
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CHANCELL-ING: Forging a fire-safe future together
Just six months after the devastating Palisades, Eaton and Hurst Fires that swept across Los Angeles, and a month after the shocking Oakdale Fire right here in Yolo County, it’s increasingly clear tha...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Wildfire prevention is a community effort. It relies on the bravery of firefighters, the expertise of researchers, and the involvement of each of us to minimize risks.
I know that our experienced team at UC Davis is dedicated to protecting our communities.
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I know that our experienced team at UC Davis is dedicated to protecting our communities.
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Throughout the 2024-2025 academic year we reached new milestones, from rankings, fundraising support and success on athletic fields. We faced challenges as well, but through our ingenuity and dedication to partnership, UC Davis is persevering.
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CHANCELL-ING: A Highlight Reel from a Milestone Year
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July 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Throughout the 2024-2025 academic year we reached new milestones, from rankings, fundraising support and success on athletic fields. We faced challenges as well, but through our ingenuity and dedication to partnership, UC Davis is persevering.
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Today marks the beginning of the most exciting weekend of the year, as we celebrate a class of just over 8,000 students poised to continue their incredible growth and impact in careers and graduate schools with a diploma from UC Davis in hand.
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Research Mentorship Powers Undergraduate Success
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June 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Today marks the beginning of the most exciting weekend of the year, as we celebrate a class of just over 8,000 students poised to continue their incredible growth and impact in careers and graduate schools with a diploma from UC Davis in hand.
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From the gridiron and basketball courts to gymnastics, baseball and far beyond, UC Davis Athletics fosters an environment where our student-athletes are encouraged to excel in their academic studies, paving the way for their success once they graduate.
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CHANCELL-ING: Aggies excel in academics, athletics
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June 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
From the gridiron and basketball courts to gymnastics, baseball and far beyond, UC Davis Athletics fosters an environment where our student-athletes are encouraged to excel in their academic studies, paving the way for their success once they graduate.
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