Chancellor Lyons presented Manu Meel '20 with the Peter E. Haas Public Service Award during the Commencement program on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He is one of the youngest honorees in the award's history, Manu is recognized for building the largest youth-led movements to combat political polarization. Here is a link to more info on the award, including Manu's bio: https://awards.berkeley.edu/peter-e-haas-public-service-award/
If you want to watch Manu's remarks during this Spring 2026 main Commencement, here's a link to a recording of his remarks to the graduates: https://youtu.be/E6V7x6oMAyw?si=O27wTGYKolewPDB9