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This past January marked the first full year of operations for Berkeley’s Office of Disability Access & Compliance (ODAC). We write to share an update on the office’s work thus far as well as to outline upcoming efforts to ensure that Berkeley meets...Read more about Update: Office of Disability Access & Compliance

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This year’s Black History Month is much more than 29 days devoted to recognizing Black Americans’ history, culture, and contributions to the United States. It is part of a broader reflection and commemoration of one of the darkest events in our United States history...Read more about Celebrating Black History

You are cordially invited to join a listening session with members of the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Taskforce at...Read more about Listening Session - Hispanic Serving Institutions Task Force

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I am writing to inform you that, as of this morning, the name “Boalt Hall” has been officially removed from the UC Berkeley School of Law’s main classroom building. That facility will now be known as The Law Building.

This...Read more about Announcement: Boalt Hall

As you have likely seen in recent media coverage, there have been rising tensions between the federal government of the United States and the government of Iran. As these stories continue to dominate headlines, we acknowledge there are concerns for the impact these events may have on those of...Read more about A message to UC Berkeley students during times of international tension

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UC Berkeley is moving forward as quickly as possible on a complex, ambitious building program that will help to address earthquake safety and shortages of affordable housing, classrooms, and up-to...Read more about Chancellor confronts challenges in campus space, diversity

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I am pleased to provide an update on the important work of our Undergraduate Student Diversity Project...Read more about Update on UC Berkeley's Undergraduate Student Diversity Project

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Since the posting of an offensive video the week before last, I have had many conversations with members of our black community about the pain it caused. These conversations have made me realize, even more acutely than I had, of how much work we have to do as a...Read more about Reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity and building community

We are aware of an offensive video that has been posted on social media. We have heard and understand the strong reactions and condemnations that have followed, including from women and members of our Black and LGBTQIA+ communities, all of whom were specifically mentioned in the video.

...Read more about Campus condemns racism, bigotry in light of offensive video

Today marks the start of United Against Hate Week. Across the Bay Area, individuals, schools, municipalities, and a broad range of civic organizations are holding events designed to catalyze the awareness and actions necessary to confront hatred in its every form. I am proud that many of our...Read more about Supporting United Against Hate Week