The finalists relied on core values to overcome social isolation and personal adversity. Building communities was essential, they said. So, too, were resolve and humility.
In the remarkable diversity of the 2024 University Medal finalists, there is a striking theme: All of the finalists started their Berkeley studies in isolation, and through their undergraduate years, each found ways to build communities of study and service that were essential to their success.
Seven UC Berkeley scientists — including a chemist, a psychologist, an engineer, two biologists and two physicists — are among 250 new members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences today.
The Academy recognizes excellence and convenes leaders from every field of human endeavor to examine new ideas, address issues of importance to the nation and the world, and to work together to cultivate art and science.
For the first time, Berkeley has chosen an Indigenous name for a campus building and consulted with Indigenous people in the process.
A five-building UC Berkeley apartment complex in Albany designed just for graduate students is nearing completion and will be called xučyun ruwway (HOOCH-yoon ROO-why), a name in Chochenyo, the language of the Ohlone people.
This is the first time Berkeley has given a name in any Indigenous language to a campus building or consulted with an Indigenous group to name one of its buildings.
Rich Lyons is the first UC Berkeley undergraduate alumnus since 1930 to become the campus's top leader. "For so many reasons, in so many ways," he said, "I could have never seen the life I have lived were it not for my undergraduate years at Berkeley."
UC Berkeley graduate programs are again among the best in the nation, topping several categories, according to the 2024 rankings by U.S. News and World Report released late on Monday, April 8. In all, some 30 Berkeley graduate programs ranked in the Top 10 in the country.
Chancellor Carol Christ spoke with Condoleezza Rice about the college classroom as a marketplace for ideas and how that space for sharing is increasingly breaking down.
March 26, 2024
Moffitt Library has been through many changes since it opened in 1970, but it has always been central to the Berkeley experience — the library averages over a million visits annually.
The total exceeds the capital campaign's goal of $6 billion; 76% of the more than 1 million gifts were $1,000 or less.
As a sign of the University of California, Berkeley's ability to attract the most promising early-career researchers, nine young assistant professors have been named 2024 Sloan Research Fellows, the largest number from any institution.
If you’re the parent of a student finishing up their Berkeley education, the day is almost here — your student is graduating!
Race car engineers, triathlon athletes, multicultural performers, and more make up our 33 crowdfunding campaigns, racing to meet their goal by the end of February! Your support would be the best "Calentine" for these hard-working students this season - learn more at crowdfund.berkeley.edu.
When, Where, Who, How to Find Housing
Searching for housing in an unfamiliar area can feel daunting. Thankfully, you are not the first and certainly not the last student who will find off-campus housing around Berkeley. Here are a few sites to begin or continue your search and helpful advice on finding your next home...
Searching for Off-Campus Housing
I lived my first year in the residence halls as a freshman and am glad I did. Most students live on campus for at least a year, if not more. But now I’m venturing into off-campus housing and am here to share what I’ve learned from my own searching and from consulting with fellow UC Berkeley students. Below you’ll find links to helpful resources and answers to some housing search questions you may have...
Some 1,000 students participated in Saturday’s event; Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna was the keynote speaker.
Jade Amor-Shannan Johnson and Cerenity Bush stood under the bright winter sun on Saturday, proudly waiting to process into UC Berkeley’s Haas Pavilion and wearing personalized caps bedecked in glitter, illustrations and motivating phrases.
Johnson’s cap said, “The marathon continues,” and Bush’s quoted Maya Angelou: “Success is loving life and daring to live it.”
A Successful Break
This winter, students met up with friends, did charity work with family, and spent time taking care of themselves. From traveling all over the world to relaxing at home with family and friends, Golden Bears spent this winter break being productive in the best way: by making new memories and doing the things they love...
Some 1,000 students participated in Saturday’s event; Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna was the keynote speaker.
Jade Amor-Shannan Johnson and Cerenity Bush stood under the bright winter sun on Saturday, proudly waiting to process into UC Berkeley’s Haas Pavilion and wearing personalized caps bedecked in glitter, illustrations and motivating phrases.
Johnson’s cap said, “The marathon continues,” and Bush’s quoted Maya Angelou: “Success is loving life and daring to live it.”
What I’ve learned while interning as a student
So you’ve secured your internship or your work-study position as a UC Berkeley student — now what? I had this same question when I started working in my office position as a first-year. Starting a new job can be daunting, especially if you’ve never worked in an office setting before, whether it’s in-person or remote. I’ve outlined some tips I’ve learned while working as a student in professional spaces that I think can help anyone trying to gain their footing in a new role...
Financial Guidance for Berkeley Students
A bold new effort aims to transform our campus culture and better reflect Latinx communities and perspectives in our teaching, learning, service, and research
Like many students in the Eastern Coachella Valley, Natalie Araujo didn’t have family members who could advise her on college. She joined a federal college preparatory program and eventually applied to eight universities — all of which she got into. When it came down to UCLA and Berkeley, the opportunity arose to visit campus for four days alongside more than 400 admitted high school seniors.
Jalen Cone Puts In The Work To Ensure Success In All Aspects Of His Life
Jalen Cone loves being the first person in the building.
