Author and business futurist Robert B. Tucker, ’78, will return to UC Davis as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Graduate Studies Commencement at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Pavilion.

Known as one of the world’s top innovation speakers, Robert Tucker is a frequent contributor to publications such as Innovation Excellence, Strategy & Leadership, and Forbes, where he writes a column on innovation trends. He has published seven books to date, many of which have been translated for use by leaders and managers around the world, and has appeared as a guest expert on the series “The Business of Innovation” on CNBC.

Tucker has served as adjunct professor at UCLA, and has advised and coached over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies in over 50 countries, seeking to improve individual and organizational innovation performance. He will share his insights on innovation, creativity and resourcefulness with the 4,000 guests (including 650 participating graduate students and 300 faculty) at the 71st annual Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony.

The Graduate Studies Commencement will also be shown live via a webcast on the UC Davis Commencement website for friends and family members unable to attend the ceremony.

For more information about the 2018 Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony, visit the Graduate Studies Commencement site.

About UC Davis Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies at UC Davis includes 99 dynamic degree programs and a diverse and interactive student body from around the world. Known for our state-of-the-art research facilities, productive laboratories and progressive spirit – UC Davis offers collaborative and interdisciplinary curricula through graduate groups and designated emphasis options, bringing students and faculty of different academic disciplines together to address real-world challenges.

UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars become leaders in their fields: researchers, teachers, politicians, mentors and entrepreneurs. They go on to guide, define and impact change within our global community.

For information on Graduate Studies’ current strategic initiatives, visit the Graduate Studies strategic plan page.