What's the Word? Shared starting line
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.
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...
What's the Word? Social mobility as stewardship
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.