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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · 15d

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!

UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · 20d

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!

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

Read the full story: ucdav.is/47T8SRz

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UC Davis College of Engineering @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social · Aug 28

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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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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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

UC Davis researchers in lab coats collaborate using a pipette, highlighting health innovation advancements.

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

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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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University of California @uofcalifornia.bsky.social · Aug 4

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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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Aug 5

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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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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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Jul 8

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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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Jun 13

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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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Jun 2

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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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 28

Yesterday, a brand new episode of Face To Face With Chancellor May released, this time featuring UC Davis undergraduate Walid Jailani! 🙌🏾

In 2022, Walid launched an initiative, that has now become a nonprofit, to combat educational inequity in Afghanistan.

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Face to Face with Chancellor May and Walid Jailani

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 28

Welcome back to another episode of "That May Be The Chancellor!" 🤩

Today, I met with a couple of @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers and the individuals whom their work has positively impacted on the @ucdavishealth.bsky.social campus.

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That May Be the Chancellor: Episode 14

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 21

Recently, the UC Davis Foundation presented Kevin Bacon ’72 with the 2025 Charles J. Soderquist Award.

Philanthropy is a team sport, but Kevin Bacon is a star.

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Alum Kevin Bacon Receives 2025 Charles J. Soderquist Award

On May 1, the UC Davis Foundation presented Kevin Bacon ’72 with the 2025 Charles J. Soderquist Award at a celebratory luncheon.Named in honor of the widely esteemed UC Davis alum and entrepreneur who...

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 20

In the United States, the landscape around equity, diversity, and inclusion is shifting in complex ways, making it even more essential that we reaffirm our commitments and seek new strategies to advance these values.

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International Gathering Urges Collaboration in Higher Ed

University leaders from around the globe gathered on campus May 7-9 to discuss existential threats facing higher education.“When the truth is under siege, the university must not flinch,” said Fanta A...

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UC Davis College of Engineering @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social · May 7

Today, Raissa D'Souza, associate dean of research at the @ucdavis.bsky.social College of Engineering, participated in a panel at U21 Annual Network Meeting and Symposium. The panel members focused on exploring demands that face university leaders in times of change.

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · May 9

Happy UC Davis Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join Chancellor May and Courtney G. Joslin, UC Davis School of Law professor, in celebrating and honoring the history of the LGBTQIA+ community. To learn more about available resources, visit lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu.

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UC Davis Pride Month

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 2

I extend my sincere congratulations to James Milliken on his selection as the next president of the University of California. With his deep roots in higher education, I know that the University is in good hands.

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James B. Milliken Named 22nd President of the University of California

UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May made the following statement about the appointment of James B. Milliken as the University of California president: “I extend my sincere congratulations to James Millike...

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 2

With the Davis Chamber of Commerce celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, I’d like to look back at how the city and the university have found constructive ways to work together for our broader community.

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CHANCELL-ING: A Century of Town-gown Partnership

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · May 2

Today’s opening celebration marks a major milestone for UC Davis as Aggie Square becomes the region’s newest innovation district. It’s where the brightest minds from UC Davis, industry leaders and startups will come together and spark collaboration and innovation for generations to come.

UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · May 2

Chancellor Gary S. May joined city of Sacramento leaders, developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC, business partners & the community to inaugurate Aggie Square. The $1.1B innovation district brings together the university’s cutting-edge research, private-sector companies and startups.

Left to right: Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra; Claire Drummond, Vice President for Development, Wexford Science & Technology; UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May; and UC Davis Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer George Baxter formally cut the ribbon to inaugurate Aggie Square.

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · May 1

Aggie Square will be a game-changing catalyst for new research discoveries.

The UC Davis School of Medicine is a major partner in this exciting new collaboration, which will advance @chancellormay.bsky.social’s vision to create more public-private partnerships.

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UC Davis School of Medicine will take research and education to the next level at Aggie Square

Hundreds of School of Medicine researchers are moving into Aggie Square's new state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster public-private collaborations.

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Apr 30

Yesterday, a new episode of Face to Face With Chancellor May dropped with Dr. George Baxter, Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer of @ucdavis.bsky.social!

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Face to Face: Aggie Square’s Aims for the Region

On this month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May, George Baxter, chief innovation and economic development officer, shared insights into Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus.

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Apr 30

Aggie Square is where UC Davis transforms innovation into impact.

It represents our university’s research, teaching and public service mission by bringing together the brightest minds in research with entrepreneurs, industry partners and neighbors, all in one place.

UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · Apr 29

Aggie Square, a partnership between UC Davis and Wexford Science & Technology, officially opens May 2. The hub will unite researchers, companies, and communities to advance innovation in health and tech. #AggieSquare
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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Apr 23

The reach of this year’s Give Day was extraordinary.

Nearly every college, school, and unit at UC Davis and UC Davis Health benefited from this outpouring of generosity.

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Give Day Sets New Fundraising Record

The spirit of Give Day was in full swing as the UC Davis community rallied together for the ninth annual celebration, held over Picnic Day weekend. With more than 4,100 donations made both online and ...

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Gary S. May @chancellormay.bsky.social · Apr 22

Giddy up, Aggies! 🐎

Midterms are (basically) here and it’s time to lock in.

You’ve got this. 😎👍🏾

Image description: Chancellor May smiles for a photo with a thumbs-up gesture while riding a horse.

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