Rich Lyons

Our commitment to UC Berkeley’s values and mission

February 28, 2025

The above video and following message were sent to the UC Berkeley community by Chancellor Rich Lyons on Friday, Feb. 28.

Dear campus community,

Each day brings news of planned and immediate changes in federal policies and funding that could impact our university. This has created concern, confusion and trepidation across our campus community.

Please watch this video where I share my resolve that UC Berkeley will stand firm in our mission to provide long-term societal benefit through excellent research, teaching and public service. Please also visit our...

Chancellor Lyons first All-Staff forum

January 13, 2025

All-Staff Forum with The Chancellor - January 2025

Read & Watch: Chancellor Lyons' opening statement to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce

July 15, 2025

On Tuesday, July 15, UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons will testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce in a hearing regarding antisemitism in higher education. Read his full opening statement to the committee. You can watch the Chancellor's opening statement on YouTube here.

Good morning Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the Committee. I’m Rich Lyons and I just completed my first year as Chancellor of UC Berkeley. Thank you for inviting me to discuss...

Watch a holiday greeting from Chancellor Rich Lyons and Jen Lyons

December 10, 2024

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.

Chancellor Lyons extends appreciation to UC Berkeley staff

October 21, 2024

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.