SSWANA Living Learning Community wins national award for APIDA Student Success
The South Asian, Southwest Asian, and North African (SSWANA) Living Learning Community at UC Berkeley has been named the 2026 recipient of the Outstanding Program/Initiative for APIDA Student Success Award by the Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) of ACPA – College Student Educators International...
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month
Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Disability Awareness Month, honoring the valuable contributions that students, faculty, and staff with disabilities bring to our community. As the birthplace of the disability rights movement, UC Berkeley...
Celebrating Laronda’s impactful career at UC Berkeley
After more than two decades of dedicated service, Laronda reflects on a remarkable journey at UC Berkeley, one defined by resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to supporting students and staff alike.
Staff Spotlight: Adrian Gonzalez Hernandez (he/him/his)
I have been a professional staff member at UC Berkeley since July 2023, when I joined the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) as an Academic Achievement Counselor. Beforehand, I started my...
Reflecting forward: Equity in Action and the path to 2026
On Monday, June 16, 2025, over 250 UC Berkeley staff members gathered in Pauley Ballroom and across campus for the Equity in Action: Shaping Democratic Futures Summit, a day of reflection, learning, healing, and community-building. With the theme, "We are the ones we’ve been waiting for," — the...
