Dear Alumni and Friends,
As I reflect on the 2024-2025 academic
year, I'm struck by how International
House Berkeley has remained true to its
mission during a particularly challenging
time for higher education. While university
campuses across the United States
grappled with protests and shifting policies
around free speech, I-House continued
to serve as a safe home where students
could build meaningful connections across
cultural differences.
This year tested our community's resilience,
but it also demonstrated the strength of our
approach to intercultural understanding.
When the world felt increasingly polarized,
our residents found common ground in
shared meals, late-night conversations, and
resident-led programming.
The results speak for themselves. Our
mid-year free speech survey revealed that
94% of I-House residents felt comfortable
expressing controversial opinions to fellow
residents and over half reported discussing
challenging topics more frequently since
becoming I-House residents.
This success didn't happen by accident.
It's the result of intentional programming,
careful community building, and our
commitment to creating an environment
where curiosity overcomes judgment.
Thank you for supporting this vital work.
Your investment makes it possible
for I-House to continue fostering the
understanding our world desperately needs.
With gratitude,
Shaun R. Carver, Ed.D., MBA
Executive Director and CEO
A Message from Our
Executive Director & CEO
International House Berkeley | 2024-2025 Impact Report 2
