Commencement Content

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 51�Թϱ�� Spring Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — May 13, 2025 - 10:31am

California Supreme Court Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans will be the first guest speaker at the commencements of the 51�Թϱ��, Davis, as its School of Law leads off the spring graduation season Friday.

Other guest speakers named to date are Diana E. Ramos, California’s surgeon general, at the School of Medicine commencement Saturday; and Sundeep Dugar, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, at the two Graduate Studies ceremonies June 12.

This Time, Graduation To Be Real for 51�Թϱ�� Student

Julia Ann Easley — December 09, 2024 - 2:35pm

Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia Pereida of Oakland wore a 51�Թϱ�� cap and gown with a stole identifying him as a first-generation college graduate. His name sounded over the arena’s speakers. He crossed the stage and shook hands with the chancellor. His family cheered.

Volunteer To Be a Commencement Ambassador

Julie Ling Huang — October 29, 2024 - 5:30pm

To ensure that Fall Commencement on Dec. 14 runs smoothly, organizers are inviting staff members to participate as commencement ambassadors and serve in a variety of capacities.

Ambassadors are needed to support graduates, guests, faculty and the stage party to ensure that commencement is a positive experience for everyone.

Fall Commencement will be held at the University Credit Union Center on campus.

CHANCELL-ING: Planting Roots in Davis After Graduation

Cody Kitaura — August 02, 2024 - 11:01am

Two months ago, I had the honor of shaking more than 7,000 hands at 51�Թϱ��' commencement ceremonies. It's when we celebrate our graduates' successes and recognize how much the world benefits from their bright minds and compassionate hearts.

Faculty Share Thoughts on Speaking at Commencement

Julia Ann Easley — June 11, 2024 - 9:00am

Debbie Fetter read the emailed invitation and couldn’t contain her joy.

“I literally yelled and immediately called my husband,” she said.

Fictional Adventure in Egypt To Become Reality for Top 51�Թϱ�� Graduate

Julia Ann Easley — June 11, 2024 - 9:00am

One of the books in the “Magic Tree House” series for children takes a brother and sister to the Egyptian pyramids.

Brooke Morey of Redwood City, California, was 8 when she joined the characters on that adventure and read the book’s nonfiction companion about the pyramids and mummies. “I was just hooked.”

Then and there she resolved to become an Egyptologist. “Every decision I’ve made in regard to my academic career has been with that in mind.”

51�Թϱ�� Student Commencement Speakers Share Remarkable Journeys

Julia Ann Easley — June 11, 2024 - 9:00am

Just talking about her upcoming graduation had 51�Թϱ�� student Caroline Williams dabbing tears from her eyes. “I told myself I wasn’t going to cry at commencement,” she said with a smile that acknowledged what is surely a lost cause.

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Among 51�Թϱ�� Graduation Speakers

Julia Ann Easley — May 07, 2024 - 10:51am

The Sacramento Kings' head coach is among the guest speakers for 51�Թϱ��' spring commencement season.

Ambassadors Can Help Commencements Run Smoothly

Cody Kitaura — May 07, 2024 - 9:00am

Spring commencement season is just around the corner, and staff members have a chance to get a behind-the-scenes view to all the excitement by helping at any or all of five undergraduate ceremonies at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

‘What If’ Questions Lead Staff Member to Commencement Stage

Julia Ann Easley — December 12, 2023 - 11:56am

Inspired by her work with the Academic Senate, a 51�Թϱ�� staff member returned to school and will be awarded an undergraduate degree at fall commencement.

Commencement Content

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 51�Թϱ����� Spring Commencements

This Time, Graduation To Be Real for 51�Թϱ����� Student

Volunteer To Be a Commencement Ambassador

CHANCELL-ING: Planting Roots in Davis After Graduation

Faculty Share Thoughts on Speaking at Commencement

Fictional Adventure in Egypt To Become Reality for Top 51�Թϱ����� Graduate

51�Թϱ����� Student Commencement Speakers Share Remarkable Journeys

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Among 51�Թϱ����� Graduation Speakers

Ambassadors Can Help Commencements Run Smoothly

‘What If’ Questions Lead Staff Member to Commencement Stage

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 51�Թϱ�� Spring Commencements

This Time, Graduation To Be Real for 51�Թϱ�� Student

Fictional Adventure in Egypt To Become Reality for Top 51�Թϱ�� Graduate

51�Թϱ�� Student Commencement Speakers Share Remarkable Journeys

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Among 51�Թϱ�� Graduation Speakers