Author: Melani King

UC Berkeley family heeds advice of their student to lend a hand By David Peterkofsky UC Berkeley’s parents are known for being generous with their time and their money when it comes to supporting their children’s education. But when parents team up with their student to determine how best to support the university, the resulting … Continue Reading »

Cal parents and their new alumnus make gift to support computer science students By David Peterkofsky Catherine and Gary Briggs are big believers in the power of philanthropy to enhance education. But they aren’t just generous donors: They serve on UC Berkeley’s Cal Parents Board, and Catherine has helped her alma mater, Dartmouth College, establish … Continue Reading »

With the spring semester now underway, many of Cal’s intercollegiate teams have begun competition or will soon be starting their seasons — all within established and approved health and safety guidelines. The Golden Bears’ winter sports — basketball, gymnastics and swimming and diving – are well into their schedules, while spring sports, such as baseball, … Continue Reading »

The last time that UC Berkeley held Big Give, the campus’s annual 24-hour fundraising blitz, it took place on March 12, 2020 — just as our world was beginning to grapple with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the UC Berkeley community has kept the blue and gold spirit strong by: repurposing labs … Continue Reading »