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Statement from Chancellor Gary S. May on April 3 Incident

Cody Kitaura — April 04, 2025 - 8:58am

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (April 4):

I want to unequivocally denounce the violence that occurred yesterday on the ��о�� campus during a student-sponsored event. What happened was appalling and completely unacceptable. There is zero tolerance for violence on our campuses — zero.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Standing Up For Federal Research Funding

Cody Kitaura — March 21, 2025 - 3:45pm

To the ��о�� community:

We are navigating a number of issues that are changing rapidly, often by the day or hour. On Wednesday, I shared some information with faculty and staff after University of California President Michael V. Drake announced a systemwide hiring freeze designed to manage costs in the face of budget uncertainties.

UC-Wide Hiring Freeze In Response to Fiscal Challenges

Cody Kitaura — March 19, 2025 - 7:48pm

Dear Colleagues:

Today, University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., directed all UC locations to implement a staff hiring freeze as soon as possible. This action is part of a broader effort to thoughtfully curtail expenses and minimize impacts on our current workforce.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Empowering Our Student Entrepreneurs

Cody Kitaura — February 21, 2025 - 12:30pm

To the ��о�� Community:

The past few months have been challenging for all of us. We are navigating a complex national political landscape, budget constraints, operational challenges and, consequently, a period of deep uncertainty. Many members of our community have told me about the anxiety they are feeling — I feel it too.

UC’s New Federal Policies Website

Cody Kitaura — February 06, 2025 - 9:00am

To the ��о�� Community:

CHANCELL-ING: Celebrating Our Core Principles

Cody Kitaura — February 03, 2025 - 9:26am

At ��о��, we believe in the power of community. For 35 years, our Principles of Community have served as a guiding light, fostering an environment of mutual respect, inclusion and belonging. These values are more than words on a page — they are the foundation of our culture, shaping the way we learn, work and engage with one another.

UC President Michael V. Drake’s Message on Federal Funding Freeze

Cody Kitaura — January 28, 2025 - 2:53pm

The University of California Office of the President issued the following statement today (Jan. 28).

Updated Jan. 29: The Trump Administration has rescinded the memo freezing federal funds. UCOP will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Setting the Standard for Campus Sustainability

Cody Kitaura — January 17, 2025 - 12:00pm

To the ��о�� Community:

As the new year begins, our commitment to sustainable practices remains at the heart of ��о��’ DNA. Students, faculty and staff are all determined to make our campus environmentally friendly, now and in the future.

CHANCELL-ING: Collaboration for a More Sustainable World

Cody Kitaura — January 13, 2025 - 8:00am

Many of us often talk about the “Davis Difference.” I want to delve into that for my first column of the new year.

In a world grappling with increasing pressure to address environmental challenges, from pollution to climate change, the city of Davis and ��о�� partnership offers hope for a more sustainable future. One bike path, one bus ride and one recycling trip at a time, we’re building that future together.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Forging Connected Communities and a More Just World

Cody Kitaura — December 13, 2024 - 11:00am

To the ��о�� Community:

As we celebrate the holiday season, I am reminded of the powerful role service plays in our lives.

Service has been at the heart of ��о�� since its inception. As a land-grant university, we serve the people of California, the United States and the world. From the beginning, ��о�� was founded on the idea that education transforms the lives of our students while helping to create a better world.