Reflecting on his time in 1990 when he heard Nelson Mandela speak live, Chancellor Gary May is eager to welcome the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellows to the UC Davis community. Thirty young, fearless leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa make up the Mandela Washington Fellowship, each hoping to challenge today’s institutions and strive for a better, more sustainable future. Chancellor May is proud of the longstanding relationship between the Mandela Washington Fellowship and UC Davis and is excited to host the Fellows virtually this year. For six weeks, the Fellows will participate in leadership workshops, strengthen their professional and personal networks, and pursue their goals.

Read the Davis Enterprise article: Chancell-ing: Remembering Mandela and celebrating freedom

Read the blog post on Chancellor May's website: Remembering Mandela and celebrating freedom