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Policy with purpose: How Danny Muñoz is humanizing the justice system

After surviving a life-altering tragedy, the Bay Area-raised “Double Bear” is using his lived experience and a Berkeley education to attack the root causes of systemic injustice.

Danny Munoz in a graduation cap and gown with leis, posing in front of the Goldman School of Public Policy sign at UC Berkeley.

What's the Word? Conference share outs and a new equation for inclusive excellence

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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A new chapter for PPFP: Program transitions to UC San Diego

After 17 years with UC Berkeley’s Division of Equity and Inclusion, the program begins a new chapter at UC San Diego.

The University of California’s President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP) has transitioned from UC Berkeley’s Division of Equity and Inclusion to UC San Diego Division of...

A big group photo of fellows at the 2025 Academic Spring Retreat

Staff Spotlight: Omoye Akhile (she/her)

Senior Financial Analyst How long have you been at Berkeley?

I am thrilled to have joined UC Berkeley six weeks ago and I am eager to contribute to and ensure the institution's inspiring mission and principles of community.

What do you love most about working here?

I am deeply inspired by the...

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What's the Word? Thriving as approach, interruption, and praxis

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.