The recent racial reckoning and political landscape nationwide is beginning to call present systems and institutions into question. UC Davis Chief Diversity Officer, Mikael Villalobos, discusses the impact of current events on higher education and the changes the University plans to make in pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion. Also, the changes Davis High English teachers are making to create a curriculum that encompasses an array of perspectives and increases representation. Guest: Mikael Villalobos, Package by: Lewis Herring-Tillman

Available on Apple Podcasts. Additional subscription options available at The Blue Devil Hub website.

Producers – Katrina Haws & Jihan Moon, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

The News Cycle is produced by Davis Senior High School’s student-run news source, The Blue Devil Hub, in collaboration with The Davis Enterprise.