Chancellor’s Speeches

Chancellor May smiling in regalia hugging Gunrock on UC Davis' graduation stage at Golden 1 Center.

Commencement Speech to the Class of 2026

by Chancellor Gary S. May
June 12, 2026

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Chancellor May in academic regalia at podium on a dark stage speaks to 2026 graduates of UC Davis' School of Education.

Address to the School of Education Class of 2026

by Chancellor Gary S. May
June 10, 2026

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Chancellor May smiles while surrounded by campus leaders at the grand opening of the Center for Animal Locomotion and Innovation.

Center for Animal Locomotion and Innovation, Grand Opening

by Chancellor Gary S. May
May 15, 2026

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A speaker stands at a podium addressing an audience in a conference setting.

State of Campus 2026

by By Gary S. May
March 03, 2026

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Despite a year of unprecedented challenges, UC Davis continues to prove why public universities are more vital than ever. We don’t just persevere. We don’t retreat. We lead.

A smiling man in a suit and striped tie stands against a neutral background.

Franklin College Lecture - University of Georgia

by Chancellor Gary S. May
September 12, 2025

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Chancellor Gary May smiles while wearing a gray suit on the UC Davis Quad.

Called to College

by Gary S. May
August 17, 2025

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Chancellor Gary May points two fingers at a camera with the Class of 2025 seated behind him. Chancellor May is wearing blue and gold commencement regalia.

Spring 2025 Commencement Address

by Gary S. May
June 13, 2025

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Three people pose at a graduation ceremony. At center, a graduate in a blue cap and gown smiles while holding a diploma folder that reads “University of California, Davis.” They wear a teal stole. On either side stand two Chancellor May and Vice Chancellor Tull in blue academic regalia and doctoral caps. Yellow and blue balloons are visible behind them, and a presentation screen appears in the background.

Redwood SEED Scholars Graduation

by Gary S. May
June 07, 2025

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Chancellor Gary May is seated on the stage of the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts for the School of Law Commencement on May 16, 2025. He is wearing blue and gold regalia and surrounded by Law School faculty and campus leadership.

UC Davis School of Law Commencement

by By Gary S. May
May 16, 2025

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Chancellor May cuts the ribbon to inaugurate Aggie Square. He is joined by Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra; Vice President for Development, Wexford Science & Technology Claire Drummond; UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May; and UC Davis Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer George Baxter.

Aggie Square Ribbon Cutting

by Gary S. May
May 02, 2025

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