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Staff Spotlight: Denise Mendez (she/her/ella)

Student Parent Center Lead Peer Advisor How long have you been at Berkeley?

I have been at UC Berkeley for three years, working at the Student Parent Center while completing my undergraduate degree.

What do you love most about working here?

I love building a sense of community with other student...

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Karla Vega Cervantes: Seeing herself at Berkeley

By Elisa Smith, Student Affairs

Things haven’t always come easy for fifth-year senior Karla Vega Cervantes. Like when a professor told her she wasn’t a good fit for chemical engineering and may want to consider a different career path. But Karla persevered and is now thriving at UC Berkeley.

Karla...

An updated approach to heritage/history/prevention messages

At UC Berkeley, we aim to embrace and uplift the vibrance and contributions of each community.

Moving forward, we have decided to pilot a new approach to CalMessages for heritage, history, and prevention months. The pilot approach will provide brief, accessible CalMessage digests that feature...

Staff Spotlight: Anna Hilke (she/her/hers)

Director of the Re-entry Student Program What's your job?

I work as the Director of the Re-entry Student Program.

How long have you been at Berkeley?

I have been at Berkeley for about four years. My first role was working with undergraduate students in the Physics Department. I then began my role in...

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UC Berkeley selected for inclusion in FirstGen Forward Network

UC Berkeley joins network dedicated to supporting first-generation college students

We are thrilled to share that UC Berkeley has been selected as a member of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. This designation is a testament to our commitment to improving experiences and advancing success...