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A Conversation with New UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks

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UC Berkeley’s newest Chancellor, Nicholas Dirks, took over the post on June 1, replacing Robert Birgeneau. We speak to him about his vision for higher education, how the university will meet financial challenges, and what he thinks about his possible new boss: former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.

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Nicholas Dirks, chancellor of UC Berkeley

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