Investing in the Year Ahead Dear Graduate Student Community, The start of the semester has coincided with a new wildfire crisis layered on top of the pandemic…
Census 2020: Be Counted and Make a Difference The Census is a vital component of our democracy. It determines representation and funding for important services like transportation, public education, food…
Resources for Student Parents During normal times, it’s challenging enough for students balancing child or dependent care with graduate studies. Now, as the semester at Berkeley…
Graduate Student Emergency Relief: The Impact of Philanthropy by the Numbers The challenges facing students due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been severe. While all of our students have been impacted in some…
A message of gratitude from the Dean and Vice Provost Dear Cal Supporters and Alumni, I am writing to express my profound gratitude for your support in these incredibly challenging times. As…
Connect with Virtual Community This Semester: Graduate Division Check-in Groups Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Connecting with community is often easier said than done, even at the best of times. This…
One-on-One Consultations: Power Up Your Teaching, Writing, and Professional Development Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash Graduate student life is filled with demands: teaching, research, writing, and more broadly preparing for…
Resources to stay connected The fall semester has started! Student affairs recently shared a list of resources to help enhance your experience with UC Berkeley, build…
Remembering Mary Ann Mason, pioneer of gender equity in higher education This article was originally published on August 10th by the School of Social Welfare. It can be read here. Professor emerita Mary…
Welcome New and Continuing Grad Students Dear Graduate Student Community, To our returning students, we are so glad to see you back! For our new graduate students, my…
Gearing up for Fall: The Pivotal Role of GSIs in Preparing the Campus for Remote Instruction Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash This summer, 260 graduate students took part in an eight-week program to help the campus prepare…
Campus Conversations with Dean Lisa García Bedolla UC Berkeley’s Campus Conversations is a series of live talks with campus leaders who share their vision for the future and invite…
MSSE Students Kickoff with a Little Swag Cal Swag Bag This fall, Berkeley’s Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) program is thrilled to welcome its inaugural cohort.…
WriteNow Access – Fall Session Beta program The Graduate Division will be providing funding for 150 graduate students to participate in the WriteNow Access – Fall Session Beta program…
Additional information regarding fall semester – instruction, housing, testing, and more The memo below was sent to all UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students on July 21, 2020. Dear undergraduate, graduate, and professional…
Addressing GSI Concerns: Fall 2020 Instruction FAQ We appreciate that fall GSIs are experiencing a great deal of uncertainty about the rules and parameters surrounding their fall teaching. Your…
Keeping International Grad Students Informed We’re pleased to report that on July 14th, facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration rescinded…
ASE Length of Service Extension On June 19, 2020, the UC Provost granted a seventh year (two semester) extension to the total length of service performed by…
Student Technology Equity Program If you are a Berkeley student without the resources you need to engage in the online environment this Fall semester, apply now…