Gary S. May

YouTube video by UC Davis Happy Holidays From Chancellor Gary S. May

This holiday, we are profoundly grateful for each and every one of you in the @ucdavis.bsky.social community— for your support, partnership and for the spirit that keeps our university strong.

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Imtiyaz Khanday and Dr Venkatesan Sundaresan stand next to cloned rice plants in a green house.

Two researchers at UC Davis have been awarded a VinFuture Prize in recognition of their work developing self-cloning crops, a breakthrough for sustainable agriculture.

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A photo shows Kailana, a joyful Golden Retriever puppy, who faced the risk of paralysis and was supported by neurosurgeons at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

In my latest column, I share how the transformative power of our No. 1-ranked School of Veterinary Medicine treats animals like Kailana and builds a healthier community. 🐾🐕

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As the “greenest” campus in North America and the seventh most sustainable campus in the world, @ucdavis.bsky.social has sustainability embedded into every part of the university.

Sacramento Inno Awards: Meet the honorees for 2025 - Sacramento Business Journal The Sacramento Business Journal's Sacramento Inno Awards recognize leaders in the region's innovation economy. And now, maybe more than at any other time in the past couple decades, innovation is like...

I’m grateful to share that I’ve been recognized as a recipient of the Sacramento Business Journal's Sacramento Inno Awards.

I’m thankful to be a small part of that collective effort dedicated to innovation at @ucdavis.bsky.social.

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A person in overalls with camels behind her; text reads “Ph.D. Alum Wins ‘Genius’ MacArthur Grant – UC Davis Magazine.”

Evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers, Ph.D. ’05, wins a 2025 MacArthur “genius grant” the first ever awarded for fungi research. The $800K prize honors her groundbreaking work and future promise. ucdav.is/3XfXloY

Ross Boulanger wears a plaid button up shirt and glasses. He leans on a ledge and smiles at the camera.

Ross Boulanger is a distinguished professor emeritus of civil & environmental engineering in @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social, focusing on geotechnical earthquake engineering, a field where decisions are shaped by unique geologic conditions found only in the location where a project is being built.

Bowls of fresh spinach, fruit, veggies, nuts, and cheese arranged on a countertop for salad prep.

Holiday treats don’t have to mean guilt. UC Davis nutrition expert Debbie Fetter shares tips for enjoying festive foods mindfully so you can savor seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie without the stress. ucdav.is/4oWkAR5

Chancellor May and Malala smile and pose for a photo.

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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Checking In With Chancellor May: How We’re Using AI to Redefine Health Care

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 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...

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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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...

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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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.

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

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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YouTube video by UC Davis Behind the Technology That Allowed a Man With ALS to 'Speak' Again | That May Be the Chancellor

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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Hands hold an air quality monitoring device displaying a "Low" reading, with cables connected. Overlaid text announces $40M federal funding for clean air and pandemic prep at UC Davis.

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.

A photo of Chuah standing outdoors against a blue background

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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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
#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.

#FromLabsToLives

Real research. Real people. Real impact.

This is who we are... to boldly go #FromLabsToLives.

Go Ags!

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 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!

A group of students gather around as they work on a pull mechanism. A blue gradient and white text reading "3 Rankings Recognize UC Davis for Research, Social Mobility, Value" with the UC Davis logo placed near the bottom.

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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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 ...

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

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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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...

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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YouTube video by University of California Introducing UC President James B. Milliken

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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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...

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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