UC Davis Executive Communications Guide
The Office of Strategic Communications supports Chancellor Gary S. May and Provost Ralph J. Hexter with overall communication efforts, including media requests, speaker requests and digital communications. Below are helpful links about Chancellor May and Provost Hexter, including forms on how to request a speaking engagement. For media inquiries, contact Chief Marketing and Communications Director Dana Topousis.
Chancellor Gary S. May
Gary S. May is the seventh chancellor of UC Davis. He envisions leading the university to new heights in academic excellence, inclusion, public service and upward mobility for students of all backgrounds.
Chancellor May’s Leadership website
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- Chancellor May’s bio - long
- Chancellor May’s bio - short
- Chancell-ing blog
- Speaking request form
- How to introduce Chancellor May as a speaker
Chancellor May on social media
Provost Mary Croughan
Mary S. Croughan became the provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of California, Davis on July 1, 2020. Croughan is a seasoned administrator in higher education and a distinguished professor and researcher in family medicine, OB/GYN, and epidemiology who has served more than 30 years at the University of California—first at the UCSF School of Medicine and then at the UC Office of the President—and three years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Provost Croughan’s Bio
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