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In the newly-created role, Rivera will lend his extensive leadership experience to the team, both on and off the field.

Chancellor Rich Lyons responds to recent changes in federal policies and funding.

Chancellor Rich Lyons, who in July became UC Berkeley’s 12th chancellor, invites you to join a stimulating conversation on the state of the campus — and his goals as the university’s new leader. Key issues that the chancellor is addressing include Berkeley’s commitment to free speech, academic freedom, fostering a sense of belonging, and facilitating what he calls “the constructive collision of ideas.” Joining Chancellor Lyons in conversation will be Shrinidhi Gopal ’25, president of the Associated Students of the University of California.

All-Staff Forum with The Chancellor - January 2025

Chancellor Rich Lyons writes in support of those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous new year!

From our family to yours, thank you for your enduring partnership with our wonderful university.

Chancellor Rich and Jen Lyons
Jake (24) and Nicole (21)
University of California, Berkeley

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As we approach the end of the year, Chancellor Rich Lyons and his wife Jen share the above holiday message with the UC Berkeley community. Warmest greetings from all of us here at UC Berkeley.

Equity Leadership Now! hosts conversations with equity-conscious leaders from pre-K through university settings who transform structures and strategies for educating students, particularly for those who are marginalized.

Dear Cal alums, parents, and friends,

As an incubator of groundbreaking research and unparalleled careers, UC Berkeley plays a vital role in driving the American and global economies.

Dear Cal alums, parents, and friends,

Waking up in a trembling bed and realizing that it’s an earthquake — not your dog pouncing on board to cuddle — is unsettling. In 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the nation’s first statewide early warning system that uses an app to send alerts to people’s cellphones. It was put to the test last summer when a 5.2-magnitude quake rattled Central and Southern California. Over 517,000 alerts went out, reminding people to drop, cover, and hold on.

Dear Cal alums, parents, and friends,

I did not see my inauguration on October 18 as a personal ceremony, but as a communal one, an inauguration of another era of excellence for our university. I am certain that together we will write a new chapter in the remarkable story of Berkeley’s never-ending quest to open and explore new horizons on behalf of the greater good.

Chancellor Lyons shares a message about the impact of hateful rhetoric on our campus community.

Chancellor Rich Lyons extends his heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated UC Berkeley staff ahead of the campus’s annual staff appreciation week. He recognizes the staff’s hard work, acknowledges the present challenges and lays out plans for the future of excellence for the university.