Summer 2023

Cal men’s rowing team wins national championship

July 18, 2023

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. In addition, the Bears swept trophies in all four events (only the second ever school to do so)...

https://calbears.com/news/2023/6/4/mens-rowing-champions-again.aspx

Berkeley breaks ground on new Engineering Center

July 18, 2023

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.

https://light.berkeley.edu/o/berkeley-breaks-ground-on-new-engineering-center/

How serving students connects to my identity as an Asian American

July 17, 2023

In this On My Mind column, Sunny Lee, associate vice chancellor and dean of students, discusses how her Asian American identity informs her work at UC Berkeley.

https://news.berkeley.edu/2023/05/02/on-my-mind-how-serving-students-connects-to…

Student-Athletes Placed On Spring Academic Honor Roll

July 17, 2023

California student-athletes across 13 sports were named to the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced in early July.

The Golden Bears had 155 student-athletes garner the recognition, which ranks second in the Pac-12. Men's rowing led the way with 32 selections, followed by women's rowing with 30.

Any student-athlete on his or her respective team roster with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.3 or above, and who has served at least one year in residence at the institution, is eligible for the recognition.

All student-athletes competing in...

https://calbears.com/news/2023/7/9/athletics-news-cal-student-athletes-placed-on…

6 Financial Aid Tips to Make Your Life Easier

July 17, 2023

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! This article is dedicated to making sure all students – both current and brand new – feel like they have a better grasp of how financial aid functions at Cal.

https://life.berkeley.edu/6-financial-aid-tips/

Work-Study: How to Apply

July 17, 2023

Looking for financial aid and work experience but you’re not sure about opportunities that fit your schedule as a student? Great news; there may be a work-study position for you! Work-study jobs are part-time paid campus jobs exclusively for students. They are offered as a form of financial aid to encourage students to have schedule flexibility and find balance between school commitments and work obligations.

https://life.berkeley.edu/work-study-how-to-apply/