Chancellor's Statements Content

Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Encampment Status June 20

Sallie A Poggi — June 20, 2024 - 9:04am

Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Encampment Set Up May 6

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2024 - 4:53pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (May 6):

51�ԹϺ�� Davis is committed to a safe and peaceful campus environment that respects our community’s right to free expression while maintaining our educational and research mission without disruption.

As of Monday, May 6 at 9:15 a.m., a group named 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Popular University for the Liberation of Palestine, or 51�ԹϺ��D PULP, began erecting at least 20 tents on the Quad, consistent with actions taken on campuses across the country.

Happy Holidays from Chancellor May

Cody Kitaura — December 12, 2023 - 6:38am

Dear friends,

As we near the end of the year and look ahead to 2024, we are grateful for the spirit of collaboration and compassion that is rooted in our community. It informs our daily work and propels our research, teaching and service mission to be even greater.

Now more than ever, this holiday season reminds us to create moments of cheer with our loved ones. It’s also a time to reach out to those who may need comfort or care.

Chancellor’s Statement on UNLV Shooting

Cody Kitaura — December 07, 2023 - 2:43pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Dec. 7):

My heart hurts for our colleagues and friends following reports of an active shooter on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus, leaving three people dead and one seriously injured. We share in the fear and pain that our colleagues on the UNLV campus are coping with today.

Chancellor May Joins President Drake and 51�ԹϺ�� Chancellors in Condemning Bigotry

Cody Kitaura — November 10, 2023 - 3:09pm

University of California President Michael V. Drake and the 10 University of California chancellors issued the following message today (Nov. 10) to members of the 51�ԹϺ�� community:

To the University of California community:

We write today to condemn the alarming, profoundly disappointing acts of bigotry, intolerance, and intimidation we have seen on our campuses over these past several weeks. It is our shared responsibility to maintain a sense of community where everyone feels safe and welcome.

Statement from Chancellor May on Comments Attributed to Faculty Member

Cody Kitaura — October 19, 2023 - 3:18pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Oct. 19):

I absolutely condemn the posts attributed to a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis faculty member that recently appeared on the social media platform X. I find the comments revolting in every way, and I disagree wholeheartedly with them.

Chancellor’s Statement on the Terrorist Attacks on Israeli Citizens and the Violence in the Gaza Strip

Andy Fell — October 10, 2023 - 3:48pm

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Oct. 10).

To the Aggie Community:

Our community is reeling and in pain from the terror and escalating violence we are witnessing in Israel and in the Gaza Strip. Especially horrific is the use of hostages and the great losses of both Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives. We stand in support of our Jewish and Muslim communities. We deeply mourn this catastrophic loss of life and the destruction of many families and futures.

Chancellor May’s Statement on Morgan State University Shootings

Cody Kitaura — October 04, 2023 - 8:11am

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

My heart goes out to my friends and colleagues at Morgan State University following the shooting on campus late yesterday. I’m thinking of the students who were injured and those who feared for their own and others’ safety. We know that this week ushers in homecoming activities at Morgan State and that the campus is filled with parents and alumni who care so deeply about the campus community. We at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis stand with you as you process this trauma.

Chancellor May’s Statement in Memory of Gary Sandy

Cody Kitaura — August 21, 2023 - 8:54am

Chancellor Gary S. May issued the following statement today (Aug. 21) in response to the death of Yolo County Supervisor Gary Sandy:

Statement From Chancellor Gary S. May on Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action

Cody Kitaura — June 29, 2023 - 9:22am

In track and field, the “staggered start” is a mechanism used to account for the fact that runners in the outer lanes of the track have a longer distance to run than those in the inner lanes. Like the staggered start, affirmative action is intended to account for historical inequities experienced by marginalized communities in higher education and other endeavors. Today, the Supreme Court has decided that this tool is no longer appropriate.