Through groundbreaking initiatives, we are cultivating transformative interdisciplinary research and empowering equitable student success, enabling our campus to advance environmental and social justice in California and across the globe.
See how we are funding transformative scholarship, empowering student changemakers, and bolstering impact capacity for public benefit.
Building Belonging Program: Applications Open for 2025-26
Applications due September 1, 2025
The Building Belonging program is designed to foster student success, increase engagement, and build a greater sense of belonging for undergraduate students through faculty mentored service-learning and research projects.
Faculty submit the initial application. If selected, they will have the opportunity to recruit and select undergraduate students to participate in their research or community-engaged scholarly project.
Student fellows will receive a $1,500 scholarship per quarter awarded and are expected to contribute approximately 80–90 hours to the project over the course of the quarter.
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Gathering for Change Gala
Thank you for joining us for an unforgettable evening at the Gathering for Change Gala, where the community came together to learn about and celebrate the unwavering power of collective action in building a better future, even in uncertain times. During the event, guests mingled with changemakers and visionaries affiliated with the institute, along with other like-minded individuals from across the region who continue to fight for positive change.
Research Initiatives
