Getting into Graduate School: Mentorship creates pipeline for Berkeley undergraduates GiGS mentor Andy Antuna, J.D. Law, and his mentee Spring Keosoupha, undergraduate majoring in Legal Studies Getting into Grad School (GiGS) was…
Craft Your Three-Minute Thesis to Submit to Grad Slam 2023 You could win cash prizes and state-wide recognition while you further your professional development skills! Attention all graduate students, from all disciplines!…
Native/Indigenous graduate students help build a more culturally-responsive campus Each November, we commemorate Native American Heritage Month by acknowledging and recognizing the heritage and contributions (past, present and future) of Native and Indigenous people. However, the various ways in which our Native/Indigenous students impact Berkeley extend well beyond a particular month or day. These students’ multifaceted experiences not only help to inform their individual identities, but also help build a more culturally-responsive campus community.
Berkeley Ph.D.’s in the field: Presenting research in Scotland Berkeley graduate students are known for their exceptional accomplishments after completing their degrees. However, our graduate students are also engaged in exciting activities throughout the year, all while pursuing their academic goals. In preparation for the fall semester, we asked some of our students about their experiences beyond the campus.
Supporting an inclusive learning environment Dear Graduate Student Community, We are now in week 7 and I am still fueled by the smiling faces I saw at…
Understanding disability accommodations at Berkeley for grad students Let’s start off with the data. The Disabled Students’ Program (DSP) serves over 5,000 students, approximately 11% of the students enrolled at…
Staying Connected: Latinx students celebrate their heritage through community Latinx Heritage Month (observed September 15-October 15) signifies a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the resilience, contributions, and cultures of Latinx,…
Disabled Students are always welcome at Cal Performances Cal Performances, the world class performing arts presenter at Berkeley, strives to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all people…
Questions Answered for Disabled Students about Job Hunting Kicker: Hear from Ricardo Flores from the Career Center about job hunting with a disability Navigating grad school with a disability can…
Fellowships Support Graduate Student Success Graduate students at Berkeley are fearless adventurers, pushing the boundaries of what we know about our world. Read more to learn what sparks the imaginations of our talented students and inspires their groundbreaking research, and how critical fellowship funding propels their success.
Kicking off a new academic year Dear Graduate Student Community, I wanted to extend a very warm welcome to our incoming cohort of graduate and professional students. We…
STEM Grad Spotlighted at Oakland First Fridays Over 100 attendees stopped by to chat about Cal’s cutting-edge research with our friendly team of experts at the downtown Oakland street…
GradPro is Here to Help You in Every Stage of Your Academic and Professional Development With the Fall semester just around the corner, here at GradPro we want to let you know about the many resources specifically…
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Application Workshop The 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application is now open. The NSF GRFP provides three years of funding to outstanding…
What The Tech?!? Start your semester off right by getting connected to the tech resources you need, including campus Wi-Fi, free software, device lending, campus…
Student Adobe License Access Change All students (including student employees) who wish to receive an Adobe Creative Cloud license must submit a request. Adobe licenses are available…
Meet New Graduate Division Staff: Ken Mahru and Ksenia Sidorenko Ken Mahru, Director of Graduate Student Funding After a long vacancy in the role, we are thrilled to announce Ken Mahru as…
Enhancing Graduate Student Community, Support, and Engagement This fall, the Office for Graduate Student Life and the Office for Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities are excited to partner in…
Receive Funds Faster: Sign Up for EFT Now! What’s the fastest way to receive your stipend or financial aid refund? By direct deposit to your bank account! If you are…
Take Action on SHIP Maintain continual access to SHIP You should enroll in at least one course before July 29, to maintain continuous access to the…