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October 11, 2022

Berkeley News
UC Berkeley is the No. 1 public school in the country

UC Berkeley is the No. 1 public school in the country — tied with UCLA, according to the newest American college rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

Light the Way Campaign
Largest gift in Berkeley Haas history will transform undergraduate business program

On July 19, 2022, the Haas School of Business announced that its top-ranked two-year undergraduate business program will expand to become a four-year program, supported by the largest single gift in the school’s history. In recognition of the $30 million gift from Haas alumnus Warren “Ned” Spieker ’66, and his wife, Carol ’66 (political science), UC Berkeley will name the program the Spieker Undergraduate Business Program. The first four-year cohort of students will enroll in August of 2024.

Berkeley News
‘Excellence, not perfection:’ PBS NewsHour focuses on UC Berkeley admissions

Since California State Proposition 209 passed in 1996, UC Berkeley has been barred from considering race or gender in the admissions process. As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that could expand that kind of ban across the country, the PBS NewsHour visited UC Berkeley for an extended report on how the public campus has pushed to build diverse, transformative cohorts of students.

September 27, 2022

Cal Athletics raises $8 million for women’s teams

Cal Athletics is celebrating the successful completion of its $8 million Gender Equity Campaign, which was brought to the finish line with a generous gift from the Banatao family. The campaign — the first of its kind at Berkeley to focus solely on elevating women’s sports facilities and programs — supports the development of new facilities for softball and beach volleyball.

September 2, 2022

Light the Way
Cal Athletics raises $8 million for women’s teams

Cal Athletics is celebrating the successful completion of its $8 million Gender Equity Campaign, which was brought to the finish line with a generous gift from the Banatao family. The campaign — the first of its kind at Berkeley to focus solely on elevating women’s sports facilities and programs — supports the development of new facilities for softball and beach volleyball...

August 24, 2022

Berkeley News
No shortage of good news as fall semester 2022 begins at UC Berkeley

The reopening of popular Moffitt Library, vending machines dispensing free COVID-19 tests, the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the 125th Big Game, unprecedented state funding for students from several historically excluded communities, an expanded Basic Needs Center, and a visiting Chicago artist who will photograph women screaming in rage are highlights of the start of UC Berkeley’s new academic year...

Berkeley News
Chancellor Carol Christ: In new year, strengthen the ties that bind us together

As the new academic year begins, I want to warmly welcome one and all, as well as offer a few updates about matters of importance and interest to the campus community.

I have spent my entire professional life in higher education, yet I never cease to marvel at the wonderful, rhythmic ebb and flow of university life...

August 15, 2022

Berkeley News
An update on the People’s Park Housing Project

Dear Campus Community,

July 19, 2022

Haas News
Largest gift in Berkeley Haas history will transform undergraduate business program from two to four years

Berkeley, Calif.— The Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, today announced that its top-ranked two-year undergraduate business program will expand to become a four-year program, supported by the largest single gift in the school’s history.

July 7, 2022

Light the Way
Science for all: Berkeley’s Biology Scholars Program

Mentoring and support program activates students’ potential for success in biology, at Berkeley, and in life.

July 6, 2022

Berkeley Life
Finding Housing: What to Expect

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. 

Berkeley News
Record number of students apply to UC Berkeley

High school students continue to apply to the University of California, Berkeley, in record numbers, as seen by a 13% increase in freshman applications over last year’s record-breaking number.

Cal Alumni
2022 grads save on Cal Alumni Association

Welcome to alumnihood! Recent Graduate membership is just for the newest alumni in our Cal family.

Berkeley Life
Hi, I’m a Cal Alum (Working for Lyft)

Ever wonder how an alum is doing in the real world? We hope to periodically share alum experiences — and how their time at Berkeley, including resources and advice — after graduation. 

Berkeley News
Leadership philanthropy funds new Engineering Student Center

Powered by a $30 million challenge match grant from an anonymous alum, UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering has raised more than $74 million in gifts to transform the engineering student center into a vibrant hub of learning and discovery, cross-disciplinary collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Berkeley News
Film crew sends UC Berkeley back to the 1940s

A major Hollywood studio sent UC Berkeley back to the 1940s at the end of May for a motion picture that was filmed on campus.

Berkeley Life
Preparing for an Internship

While internships are typically associated with the fall months, not all internships happen during that time. If you missed internship season in the fall, there are more opportunities available! 

Berkeley Life
Searching for Jobs & Internships

Recruiting season is here and Berkeley students are applying to jobs and internships. Finding a job or internship can be daunting. There are so many job searching sites that it is easy to become overwhelmed on where to look first.

Berkeley Life
Instagrammable Places on Campus

Whether you’re a newly admitted student or a student approaching graduation, the urge to take beautiful photos around UC Berkeley’s campus never goes away. Here are some location ideas for your next campus photo shoot!

Berkeley Life
6 Financial Aid Tips to Make Your Life Easier

At UC Berkeley, we know that navigating the world of financial aid can be daunting. Understanding the language used to determine your financial aid status and eligibility can be confusing. Trying to figure out the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans might make you want to throw your computer out the window. Fear not!