UC Berkeley will launch new Nancy Pelosi Institute focused on strengthening democracy

Key Points:

• UC Berkeley is partnering with Nancy Pelosi to launch the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy (NPI), a nonpartisan center focused on strengthening American democracy through research, teaching, and civic engagement.
• The institute will address key issues such as political polarization, the future of artificial intelligence, and democratic leadership, offering undergraduate courses and a visiting fellows program starting January.
• NPI aims to support hundreds of students annually, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, reflecting Berkeley’s commitment to inclusive leadership development.
• The institute has raised over $35 million toward a $50 million goal to establish a permanent endowment and plans to host various centers and initiatives, including a Center for the U.S. House of Representatives and an AI & Democratic Innovation Initiative.
• A public exhibit on Pelosi’s career will be hosted by Berkeley’s Bancroft Library, with the institute serving as a hub for ongoing academic and civic leadership efforts.