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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 News
Take in the sights and sounds from Saturday’s commencement ceremony

Thousands of graduates filed into California Memorial Stadium on Saturday for the 2022 commencement ceremony. 

Berkeley News
In rollicking ceremony, UC Berkeley graduates cap a challenging college education

In her four years at UC Berkeley, Lucky Simsuangco, 22, said she faced a lot of unexpected turmoil: Thick wildfire smoke canceled classes and darkened skies, regional power shut-offs interrupted classes, and a worldwide pandemic threatened serious illness and moved university life online.

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
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 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
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
Oliver O’Reilly is Berkeley’s new vice provost for undergraduate education

Oliver O’Reilly, whose 30-year career at UC Berkeley is characterized by a deep passion for teaching and student success, will be the campus’s new vice provost for undergraduate education starting this Friday, July 1, officials announced today.

Light the Way
Bakar BioEnginuity Hub opens its doors

UC Berkeley’s campus community this week celebrated the grand opening of the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub (BBH), the campus’s bold new home for research and innovation.

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 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!

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 News
In top graduating senior, East Coast grit meets Berkeley utopianism

Halfway through Anjika Pai’s junior year of high school, Donald Trump began his U.S. presidency. As one of the few Indian Americans in the pastoral community of Jamison, Pennsylvania, Pai braced herself for an onslaught of xenophobia.

June 28, 2022

Berkeley News
In 10 years, CRISPR transformed medicine. Can it now help us deal with climate change?

Coming from a long line of Iowa farmers, David Savage always thought he would do research to improve crops. That dream died in college, when it became clear that any genetic tweak to a crop would take at least a year to test; for some perennials and trees, it could take five to 10 years. Faced with such slow progress, he chose to study the proteins in photosynthetic bacteria instead...

June 27, 2022

Berkeley News
UC Berkeley community celebrates at San Francisco Pride parade

UC’s Berkeley community of students, staff, faculty and alumni marched on Sunday in the first SF Pride parade held since 2019. Learn more about UC Berkeley’s efforts to recognize Pride Month