From Vice Chancellor Dania Matos

End of the Semester and Beginning of a New Year The work you do is not just head work. It is heart work and that can take an even bigger toll. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your commitment and the support and care you provide.

Creating a Latinx-Thriving Campus The first HSI Initiative Town Hall was held on Dec. 9, 2021. Nominations are open to join the steering committee.

New Graduation Data Dashboard This is the most detailed public-facing graduation rate report the campus has released. It breaks down graduation rates for undergraduates by entry status, gender, race/ethnicity, parental education, and EOP eligibility factors.

Nominations for SPOT Awards are Open Nominate your co-workers for a SPOT Award. These awards are designed to shine a spotlight on a specific project or task completed after July 1, 2021.

Remembering and Honoring bell hooks 1952 - 2021

A discovery experience for each undergrad? New initiative sets the goal The new Berkeley Discovery Initiative is designed to get each new student immersed in a project that will give them a sense of community, confidence, and educational purpose.

Campus leaders optimistic for spring despite continued pandemic “I know a lot of people are feeling the effects of burnout, from such a long and stressful period, So, I encourage you all, if you can, to really take a break to be with loved ones and family.”

For UC Berkeley, 2021 was a year of deep reflection and great achievement Through it all, the campus continued to strengthen its commitment to creating a more inclusive community for its students, staff, and faculty.