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October 11, 2023

A memory of competition, a legacy of philanthropy

Two Cal students’ friendly rivalry led to success on campus — and support for it later in life

David Lieu ’75, M.B.A. ’99 learned a lot both in and out of the classroom at Berkeley, including one valuable lesson he still holds onto today.

Student Life
Work-Study Benefits

Work-study is a valuable part of a student’s financial aid package. Here are campus partners who offer work study positions and the benefits of these jobs.

University Library
New exhibit takes Bay Area environmentalism out of the woods and ‘into the world’

Do you savor the splendors of living near the San Francisco Bay — the sweeping views, the bounty of wildlife, and the tranquil walks along its tidal wetlands?

If the answer is “yes” — and why on earth wouldn’t it be? — you have activists to thank.  

Student Affairs
Student Tech Resources at Cal

As students at UC Berkeley, we enjoy free and discounted access to many resources! This article covers resources for technology access, which includes Wi-Fi, public computers, printing, software, and equipment like laptops and cameras.

UC Berkeley Events
In review: Homecoming 2023

Alumni, parents, students and the community came together in a variety of events on campus to celebrate Homecoming 2023. Go Bears!

Student Affairs
Hi, I Studied in South America!

Twenty-three strangers, 4 months, and 2 cities I had never been to before. Although studying abroad was always something I had wanted to do, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by anxiety and uncertainty leading up to my departure. And yet, all summer I was counting down the days until my flight to South America in excitement. To be in two of the greatest metropolitan cities in the world and taking classes on some of the most instrumental human rights cases was an opportunity I never thought I would have.

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Staying connected and getting involved

Maria and Dave Kaval express their dedication to campus as Cal Parents Board chairs

The legendary rivalry between UC Berkeley and Stanford University has reverberated through the Bay Area for more than a century. But for Stanford alumni Maria and Dave Kaval, the competition between the universities became a bit friendlier once their eldest daughter, Stella ’25, was accepted at Berkeley — a turn of events that ultimately led to the couple’s new roles as chairs of the Cal Parents Board.

Public Affairs
UC Berkeley police chief: Collaboration is key in confronting campus crime

In a wide-ranging Campus Conversations event, Chief Yogananda Pittman talked about rising crime rates, basic safety measures and how the Jan. 6 insurrection has shaped her work since becoming UC Berkeley's top cop.

 

Cal Parents & Families
Thank you, Cal Parents Ambassadors!

Thank you, Cal Parents Ambassadors!

Cal Athletics
100 Years of California Memorial Stadium

A Stadium is Born

The rise in Cal Football’s success and popularity in the early 1900s was a core motivator for building a permanent stadium on campus. In order to finance the construction project, the Associated Students of the University of California launched a subscription drive. For every $100 donated, the subscriber would receive a “scrip,” or voucher, that could be used to buy discounted Big Game tickets for the next ten years.

Public Affairs
UC president launches search for next Berkeley chancellor

From the UC Office of the President:

UC President Michael V. Drake has announced the formation of a search advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to help in the international search for a new chancellor to lead the Berkeley campus. Regent Richard Leib, the Board of Regents Chair for 2022-2024, appointed five Regents to serve on the committee.

October 4, 2023

Entrepreneurship at Berkeley


We empower engaged thinkers to focus on the good and create innovative and equitable solutions to society's greatest challenges.

September 12, 2023

UC Berkeley is top university in number of companies founded by undergraduate alumni

The 2023 Pitchbook rankings also found that Berkeley was the No. 1 public university for startup founders.

UC Berkeley has taken the top spot for the number of venture-funded startups its undergraduate alumni have founded, according to data from the 2023 PitchBook university rankings released Monday. 

Berkeley undergraduate founders have created more companies than undergraduate founders from any other university in the world.

September 7, 2023

Bakar Fellows program selects seven projects for Spark Awards

New treatments for cancer and heart disease and new tools to remove tumors are among seven innovations selected this year to receive a Bakar Fellows Spark Award, which includes funding, resources and mentorship to accelerate translation of faculty-led research to benefit society.

September 5, 2023

Five UC Berkeley-led projects awarded California Climate Action Grants

Five UC Berkeley-led projects will receive a total of $13.9 million in grants to advance research that builds climate resilience and equity in California, including mitigating wildfire risk, ensuring the equitable distribution of water and improving K-12 climate justice education, the University of California (UC) announced today.

August 22, 2023

UC Berkeley leaders offer pearls of wisdom, call to action for new students

Ask big questions. Seek new experiences. And it’s OK if you get lost on campus.

Such was the advice to the roughly 10,000 new UC Berkeley students who gathered Thursday at the 2023 New Student Convocation at Haas Pavilion. Between rousing performances from Cal Raijin Taiko (Berkeley’s Japanese drumming ensemble) and Berkeley rally chants, campus leaders encouraged students to find their passion — be it in the form of scholarly research, public service or creative projects.

July 19, 2023

Oppenheimer: July 28 panel discussion focuses on the man behind the movie

The story behind the summer blockbuster movie Oppenheimer, which opens across the nation on Friday, July 21, began at the University of California, Berkeley.

A 25-year-old J. Robert Oppenheimer arrived at UC Berkeley in fall 1929 as an assistant professor, and over the next dozen years established one of the greatest schools of theoretical physics in the U.S. — one that continues to this day. He made UC Berkeley’s physics department the center of American thought about the new field of quantum mechanics and how to apply it to atoms, nuclei and even neutron stars.

July 18, 2023

Light the Way Campaign
Berkeley breaks ground on new Engineering Center

The College of Engineering celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Engineering Center on April 21, 2023, amid cheers from hundreds of benefactors, staff, faculty, and students. This event marks a key milestone toward creating a nexus for student collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship on campus.

Cal Athletics
Cal men’s rowing team wins national championship

The No. 1 California Golden Bears repeated as Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) national champions, as the varsity eight won its grand final at Mercer Lake in June. The title marks the 19th for the program (tied for second most in the country), second for Cal head coach Scott Frandsen (2022, '23), and is the 103rd all-time national championship for Cal Athletics.

Light the Way Campaign
Exploring with Berkeley Connect

Legal studies major Rebekah Flores ’24 hadn’t thought a lot about social welfare before she joined her second Berkeley Connect cohort. After a positive experience with the Berkeley Connect in English program, Flores decided to “dip her toe” into a second area of scholarship outside of her major. While she remains dedicated to and passionate about legal studies, she enjoys the opportunities that Berkeley Connect provides to explore a wide array of subjects in a relaxed atmosphere.