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Staff Spotlight: Gadise Regassa (she/her)

Project Manager for Faculty and Departmental DEIBJ initiatives How long have you been at Berkeley?

I’ve been at UC Berkeley for a little over a year now.

What do you love most about working here?

I absolutely love the people that I work with! I feel so lucky to be part of a team that truly values...

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October is Dating/Domestic Violence Prevention Month

Dear campus community,

October is Dating/Domestic Violence Prevention Month (DVPM), a time to raise awareness and take action in supporting survivors and promoting healthy relationships. Together, we can create a safe and respectful environment for all members of our community.

Commitments of...

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UC Berkeley recognized with 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award

Today, the University of California, Berkeley, proudly received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This prestigious award recognizes UC Berkeley for its...

Celebrating Filipino American History Month

In celebration of Filipino American History Month, we're taking a moment to recognize the contributions of the Filipinx American community to our campus and beyond. This month invites us to celebrate our shared history while uplifting the cultural, academic, and social contributions of the...

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UC Berkeley receives 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

Berkeley, CA
September 11, 2025

Today, the University of California, Berkeley received the 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED...

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