Graduation Content

91��Ƭ Davis Student Graduates After More Than 47 Years

Julia Ann Easley — June 10, 2025 - 10:23am

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Deborah Thompson Austin of 91��Ƭ Davis’ alumni association will instruct hundreds of undergraduates to move the tassel on their graduation cap from left to right at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center Saturday morning.

Student Speakers at 91��Ƭ Davis Commencements To Reflect on Journeys, Look Forward

Julia Ann Easley — June 09, 2025 - 5:18pm

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Shanlea “Sen” Tabofunda of Cupertino, California, set a goal for their first year at the 91��Ƭ, Davis: learning to ride a bike without using their hands.

California Supreme Court Justice First Guest Speaker at 91��Ƭ Davis 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 91��Ƭ, 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.

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Among 91��Ƭ Davis Graduation Speakers

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

The Sacramento Kings' head coach is among the guest speakers for 91��Ƭ Davis' spring commencement season.

91��Ƭ Davis Graduating Student Poised to Help Those With Rare Condition

Julia Ann Easley — December 12, 2023 - 10:00am

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“When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.”

In medicine, this maxim recommends attributing symptoms to common conditions rather than rare ones.

Graduation Speaker Empowered by Freshman Spirit

Julia Ann Easley — December 06, 2022 - 9:32am

Kaitlin “Kat” Raymond ’22 will walk about 1,000 graduating students back to freshman year when she speaks at fall commencement and a spring makeup commencement this Saturday (Dec. 10).

New Committee Asked to Advise on Spring Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — October 04, 2022 - 10:25am

With a review of June commencements, a 91��Ƭ Davis committee will make recommendations for spring 2023.

Hundreds Celebrate at Makeup Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — August 29, 2022 - 9:27am

Evan Pearson, right, poses with Chancellor Gary S. May on stage Friday.

UPDATED: Statement on Undergraduate Commencements

Amy M Quinton — June 11, 2022 - 8:25pm

Sunday Commencement Update: June 11, 12:18 p.m.

We listened to your feedback overnight and made changes to the commencement process. Students who participated in Saturday morning’s commencement were able to cross the stage and have their names read starting at 7:30 a.m.

91��Ƭ Davis Plans for Traffic for Weekend Commencements

Julia Ann Easley — June 06, 2022 - 9:05pm

91��Ƭ Davis is working to promote safe and timely traffic flow as thousands gather to celebrate three early morning commencements June 10-12.