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Staff Spotlight: Miya Sommers (they/she)

Assistant Director, Asian Pacific American Student Development (APASD) How long have you been at Berkeley?

I’ve worked at Berkeley in two separate terms, but both at APASD! I started in 2017 as a 900-hour contracted program specialist and then served as the interim APASD Assistant Director for a few...

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Service to Service: Policy Notes Fall 2025

via Goldman School for Public Service Policy Notes

VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES EMBODY THE QUALITIES we most need in the leaders shaping our collective futures: leadership, teamwork, resilience, integrity, and a commitment to the public good.

The Service to Service initiative connects U.S...

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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...

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