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Program Coordinator for Latinxs and the Environment Program (CLSD & LSRC) How long have you been at Berkeley?

I've been at Cal since 2017, when I started as an undergraduate student. I received my Bachelor in Environmental Earth Science...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Alexandra Acevedo Grave (she/her/ella)

Dear campus community,

This February, we recognize Black History Month, a time for us to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and achievements of Black people and communities that are an indelible part of our country’s history....Read more about Black History Month Campus-wide Message

Article written by Marissa Toffoli, Student Affairs

Takiyah Jackson, Director of Thriving, African American Initiatives, first joined the UC Berkeley campus community in 2017. The African American Initiative set the stage for the work Takiyah does...Read more about Transforming the Black Experience at Berkeley: An Interview with Takiyah Jackson about The Village and Thriving African American Initiatives

Programming Manager for Fannie Lou Hamer Black Resource Center How long have you been at Berkeley?

I have been at Berkeley since Spring 2021 as an undergraduate student studying African American Studies and Sociology. I graduated in the Spring of 2023, completing my...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Lez'li Waller (she/her/hers)

Mental Health Coordinator and Licensed Psychologist How long have you been at Berkeley?

I’ve been at UC Berkeley for 11 years, which is wild! This includes my first year here as a Postdoctoral Fellow.

What do...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Diana Peña, PhD (she/they)

Assistant Director of the Transfer Student Center How long have you been at Berkeley?

Professionally, I have been at Berkeley for five years. I began my career as an Academic Achievement Counselor in 2019 at ...Read more about Staff Spotlight: Lucille Molina Martinez (she/her/ella)

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On Monday, we recognize Veterans Day, marked by a two-minute...Read more about Honoring Veterans Day

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This November, we recognize National Native American Heritage Month, which explores and celebrates the significant contributions of Native...Read more about November is Native American Heritage Month

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This November, we recognize Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month, which also encompasses Trans Awareness Week and...Read more about November is Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month

by Lindsey Michels, Student Affairs

Katie Suwalkowski, a U.S. Army veteran and psychology major at UC Berkeley, has a straightforward approach to life: if you want...Read more about Forging a new path: Veteran Katie Suwalkowski on resilience, community, and mental health