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Opening doors for the next generation: Celebrating Judge Emily Vasquez

The UC Berkeley campus premiere of A Job in the Shade brought students, alumni and community members together to celebrate a trailblazing alumna and reflect on education, public service and mentorship.

Judge Vasquez (center) and the cast of A Job in the Shade pose for a photo on stage.

Advocating for access: Nataliah Cornejo-Ayers on disability services and student power

Nataliah began advocating for students with disabilities alongside the University of California Student Association (UCSA) before she officially held a position. During this time, she identified that there were obstacles in how long it took to access disability services, pushback from professors...

A person standing in front of the California capital building smiling.

Disability Cultural Community (DCC) Center joins EJCE

The Disability Cultural Community (DCC) Center is officially joining the Centers for Educational Justice & Community Engagement (EJCE).

The DCC check in table at a Puppies and Pizza event in 2025.

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.

Graphic for UC Berkeley's 'What’s the Word?' column, introducing language and concepts shaping equity and inclusion work.

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.

Terry Allen speaking at a podium