After seven transformative years at UC Berkeley’s helm, Chancellor Carol Christ is ready to retire. Her historic tenure as UC Berkeley’s first female chancellor caps a distinguished career in academia, including her roles as president of Smith College and UC Berkeley’s executive vice chancellor and provost. Against the backdrop of heightened political division and scrutiny of higher education, Christ has emphasized a need to build community and preserve free speech. Her leadership has been a defining era in UC Berkeley’s history, marked by both challenges and achievements. Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Kavya Gupta 📸: Kyle Garcia Takata . . . #berkeley #dailycal #ucberkeley #chancellor