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What’s the Word? Empowering holistic counseling (EHC)

What’s the Word? is a monthly column that introduces emerging language, concepts, and frameworks shaping equity and inclusion work. Each edition offers brief context, shared definitions, and practical insight to help our community build a common vocabulary and deepen understanding.

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The power of the 'yes': How Terry Allen is mentoring the next generation of justice

From getting lost in Dwinelle Hall to mentoring 1,000 students, this Rhetoric alum is proving that at UC Berkeley, success is only the beginning. Service is the goal.

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UC Berkeley receives national grant to celebrate first-generation students

Berkeley, CA – The University of California, Berkeley is one of 29 institutions nationwide selected to receive a 2026 #CelebrateFirstGen grant supporting this year’s First-Generation College Celebration.

The $2,500 grant, awarded by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward...

2025-26 ASUC President Abigail Verino smiles while holding a sign at UC Berkeley's National First-Generation College Celebration Day.

What’s the Word? Institutional Intelligence

What’s the Word? is a monthly column that introduces emerging language, concepts, and frameworks shaping equity and inclusion work. Each edition offers brief context, shared definitions, and practical insight to help our community build a common vocabulary and deepen understanding.

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Staff Spotlight: Liliana Iglesias (she/her/ella)

Director for USP and Lead for Miller Scholars
How long have you been at Berkeley?

I have been a staff member at Berkeley for almost 12 years. I also spent 4 years here as an undergrad. Go Bears!

What do you love most about working here?

I love the people that I work with, the students that I serve...

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