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Environment
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
16 hours ago

Some of Cal's most majestic trees are looking sickly. Here's why

California oak moth outbreak stripped foliage from UC Berkeley coast live oaks; trees are expected to recover within months without long-term harm.
Science
fromKqed
4 days ago

A New Eye on Earth's Edge: UC Berkeley-Guided Space Telescope Has Liftoff | KQED

UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory is operating and commissioning NASA's Carruthers telescope en route to a one‑million‑mile parking orbit, successfully establishing separation and first contact.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

The Wire: Charlie Kirk's campus tour to make final stop at UC Berkeley

Berkeley faces political controversy over UC sharing names with Trump investigators, campus protests and strikes, earthquake activity, homelessness budget strain, and safety infrastructure updates.
Education
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

UCLA loses its title as the nation's best public school after 8 years

UC Berkeley overtook UCLA as the nation's top public university in U.S. News rankings; UCLA fell to second after eight years.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

East Bay man sentenced for series of arsons, firebombings

Casey Goonan sentenced to nearly 20 years for 2024 Molotov firebombings and arsons targeting UC Berkeley and Oakland federal building, motivated by Oct. 7 attack.
Right-wing politics
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Charlie Kirk's organization resumes campus tours with final UC Berkeley stop

Turning Point USA will continue Charlie Kirk's campus "American Comeback Tour," culminating with a Nov. 10 stop at UC Berkeley despite his Sept. 10 assassination.
Science
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Free public science lectures by UC Berkeley scientists occur monthly on the third Saturday at 11 am in 159 Mulford Hall; seating is first-come.
#public-lectures
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Judith Butler is being targeted by the US government. We must stand up | Joel Swanson

The Trump administration publicly targeted Judith Butler, a prominent Jewish intellectual, after UC Berkeley handed her name over; defending her is necessary despite political differences.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

East Bay shaken awake by 4.6 earthquake centered near UC Berkeley campus

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck southeast of UC Berkeley near Dwight Way and College Avenue at 2:56 a.m., with an initial depth of 7.8 kilometers.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley hit-and-run suspect held on suspicion of attempted murder

Ivan Salvador Ochoa Munguia allegedly used a stolen BMW to deliberately injure three people and attempted multiple carjackings near UC Berkeley; victims hospitalized.
#antisemitism-investigations
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Judith Butler Among 160 Named in UC Berkeley Files Given to Trump Administration

fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
Higher education

Judith Butler Among 160 Named in UC Berkeley Files Given to Trump Administration

fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley shares information on 160 staff, students with US government

The University of California (UC), Berkeley in the United States has provided information on more than 150 faculty members and students to President Donald Trump's administration, as part of a federal investigation into alleged incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses nationwide. UC Berkeley said on Friday the names of the 160 students, faculty and staff were sent to the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, and affected members of the campus were notified by the institution last week.
Higher education
#antisemitism
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Higher education

UC Berkeley sends 160 names to feds during antisemitism investigation

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

UC Berkeley Hands Feds List of 160 Allegedly Anti-Semitic' Students and Staff, in Total Capitulation to Trump

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Higher education

UC Berkeley sends 160 names to feds during antisemitism investigation

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

UC Berkeley Hands Feds List of 160 Allegedly Anti-Semitic' Students and Staff, in Total Capitulation to Trump

Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in McCarthy era' move

UC Berkeley sent names of 160 faculty, students and staff to the Department of Education's OCR in an investigation into alleged antisemitic incidents.
Education
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Calif. universities take top 3 spots as Forbes' best public colleges in the US

UC Berkeley is the sole public university among the national top ten, ranking fifth and leading public institutions in return-on-investment measures.
Real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Photos: New student housing at People's Park tops out,' giving sense of its scale

Construction of UC Berkeley's 1,100-bed People's Park housing has topped out, reaching full height and remaining on schedule to open in 2027.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Muslim civil rights group designates UC Berkeley as a hostile campus'

CAIR designates UC Berkeley a hostile campus for Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian students and faculty who criticize Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

UC Berkeley launches craft beer just as Gen Z is abandoning alcohol

UC Berkeley launches Oski's California Gold, a 4.8% ABV official craft beer produced via Bear Republic/Drake's partnership with wide East Bay distribution.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

UCLA dethroned as best public school in the nation in new ranking

UCLA, which earned the No. 1 spot last year, was bumped down to the second-best public university in the nation, just behind the University of Michigan, in Niche's 2026 Best Colleges in America rankings, published Monday. ( Niche considers factors such as student reviews, academics, professors, the campus, diversity, safety and student life.) The only other California school that cracked the top 10 on the list of best public universities was UC Berkeley at No. 9.
Higher education
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeleyside is hiring a higher education reporter

Berkeleyside seeks a tenacious reporter to cover UC Berkeley, East Bay higher education, Peralta and local colleges in a two-year Open Campus partnership.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Wire: Move-in week at UC Berkeley; Israeli dance scholar alleges discrimination

Students and parents line up outside Unit 3 of the Durant Residence Hall on move-in day in 2024. Credit: Kelly Sullivan Heads up: We sometimes link to sites that limit access to non-subscribers. It's move-in week on campus, as UC Berkeley students and their families fill the dorms and apartments that will be their homes this academic year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Higher education
#discrimination
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a member of UC Berkeley's highly competitive business club. Getting in is nearly impossible, but the privileges are worth it.

The recruitment process for consulting clubs at UC Berkeley is highly competitive; students are often overwhelmed by the exclusivity and high stakes of the candidacy.
Higher education
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I was accepted into UC Berkeley with a full scholarship, but the cost of moving to California was still too high. I turned down the offer.

Enrolled at the University of Texas after rejecting UC Berkeley's offer due to high moving costs and family ties.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal hosts free public science lectures every third Saturday of the month. The talks feature esteemed UC Berkeley scientists and target general audiences.
Science
#murder
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US news

Four of Five Suspects Have Reportedly Already Pleaded Guilty in Shooting of UC Berkeley Professor in Greece

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Greek police arrest 5 in killing of UC Berkeley professor, including ex-wife

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US news

Four of Five Suspects Have Reportedly Already Pleaded Guilty in Shooting of UC Berkeley Professor in Greece

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Greek police arrest 5 in killing of UC Berkeley professor, including ex-wife

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

5 suspects in killing of UC Berkeley professor appear in Greek court

Five suspects, including Professor Jeziorski's ex-wife, appeared in a Greek court for involvement in his murder. Jeziorski was shot in Athens on July 4.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Remembering Robert Spear, Cal professor who spent decades combating flatworm disease in China

Robert Clinton Spear was a notable public health professor at UC Berkeley, recognized for significant contributions to pesticide and schistosomiasis research.
#crime
#przemyslaw-jeziorski
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Fundraising

UC Berkeley Professor Fatally Shot by Masked Gunman in Broad Daylight While Visiting Kids in Greece

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Fundraising

UC Berkeley Professor Fatally Shot by Masked Gunman in Broad Daylight While Visiting Kids in Greece

California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley Wire: Cal gets $26M gift for men's aquatics; protesters smash windows downtown

UC Berkeley received a $26 million gift for men's aquatic programs, the largest in Cal Athletics history.
#ucla
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Cal builds new 7-story parking garage; city's priciest home sale of 2025; watch out for coyotes

UC Berkeley is constructing a new $63 million parking garage to compensate for lost parking spaces due to campus development.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: City getting ready for fire season in June 1925

Berkeley's preparation for the 1925 wildfire season included new firefighting equipment and community alerts to protect its hills and university grounds.
East Bay (California)
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

3 reporting interns join Berkeleyside for the summer

Berkeleyside welcomes three summer interns from UC Berkeley's journalism program, aiming to mentor new talent in the challenging journalism industry.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp uplifting youth through dance for 23rd year

AileyCamp empowers youth through dance education, personal development, and performance opportunities, fostering long-lasting confidence and creativity.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Trump's immigration crackdown has UC Berkeley international students on eggshells

International students are crucial to UC Berkeley's diverse campus culture and academic excellence.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Bay Area brewery to replace historic on-campus Cal bar

Students voiced strong support for a student-run grocery store to replace Bear's Lair, but UC Berkeley chose to open a new bar instead.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Cal chancellor will testify before Congress on antisemitism; Berkeley mayor considers venture-capital fund to buck up city

UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons will testify before Congress about antisemitism in higher education, addressing the influence of faculty, funding, and ideology.
East Bay (California)
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Off Campus: Students Are Boosting Public Transit as Key to Affordability - Streetsblog USA

"Students [will] save a median of $58 per month for all their transit needs... students will use the all-you-can-eat pass frequently because they typically live further from campus."
Alternative transportation
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How scientists created 'Olo,' a color that doesn't exist in nature

A new color called 'olo' has been created using lasers, seen only by select researchers, potentially aiding in vision science.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Trump cut UC Berkeley researchers' funding. Their response is a fierce lawsuit.

The plaintiffs seek an injunction to restore their lost funding and prevent unlawful grant terminations, illustrating the vital role federal grants play in research.
NYC parents
#ai-trivia
Germany news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley WWII veteran, 99, helped liberate Nazi concentration camp. Now he warns of fascism in U.S.

George Leitmann, an influential professor at UC Berkeley, passed away shortly before his 100th birthday, leaving a remarkable legacy in engineering.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

The conversations that count start in 5 days at TC Sessions: AI | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Sessions: AI will gather experts for deep insights into AI development and investment.
The event features both industry leaders and early-stage innovators in AI.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Watch deal turned violent in robbery near UC Berkeley hazmat facility

A robbery at UC Berkeley's hazmat facility left one injured and three suspects fleeing, one notably in a Spider-Man T-shirt.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

UC Berkeley fears more funding cuts from the Trump administration. How much should it fight back?

UC Berkeley students are facing heightened anxiety due to federal policies affecting immigration and funding for universities.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Victim's ex-boyfriend, 2 others arrested in Berkeley stabbing

Three suspects arrested in a violent stabbing incident outside UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science.
The attack was premeditated, involving severe injuries and a robbery.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Attend TechCrunch Sessions: AI with this new, limited-time discount | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Sessions: AI offers a limited-time discount on tickets to broaden attendance for an AI-centric event at UC Berkeley.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

How Cal killed one of America's best sports bars

Bear's Lair is a significant part of UC Berkeley's culture, cherished by generations of students who created a wealth of memories in its lively ambiance.
East Bay food
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

A Bay Area castle built by a Berkeley legend hits the market for $11M

The Rocks mansion, designed by John Hudson Thomas, is for sale for the first time since 1983 at $11 million.
#fraternity-incident
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Berkeley student, 21, paralyzed from the waist down after 'devastating and tragic' fall at frat house party

fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Berkeley student, 21, paralyzed from the waist down after 'devastating and tragic' fall at frat house party

#stabbing
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

3 people sought in brutal UC Berkeley stabbing that leaves man injured

fromSFGATE
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

3 people sought in brutal UC Berkeley stabbing that leaves man injured

Fundraising
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Support rolls in for UC Berkeley student paralyzed near fraternity house

A fundraising campaign raised over $100,000 for a UC Berkeley student's recovery after a life-altering spinal injury sustained at a fraternity house.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

ICE restores 12 UC Berkeley students' visas while it works on formal termination policy

ICE restores visas for half of affected UC Berkeley students after recent terminations.
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