September 20, 2023
My name is Monica, and I joined the doctoral program in Social Welfare at Berkeley because I want to make lasting change for families, specifically families of color who are experiencing poverty.
September 12, 2023
I hope you are having a fantastic start to the new academic year! I’d like to introduce myself as the Assistant Dean for Graduate Diversity in the Graduate Division. My team and I manage all of the initiatives within the Office for Graduate Diversity (OGD), including programs now in spaces like the Inclusive Excellence Hub. I’ve been at Berkeley for 16 years, but this is my first Fall semester with the OGD. I am thrilled to be working with an amazing team.
September 11, 2023
For a third consecutive year, Grad-Stravaganza kicked off the school year on a fun and sunny note!
August 17, 2023
Welcome to the start of a new academic year! To our continuing students, we can’t wait to see what inspires you this year. For our new graduate students, I want to extend a very warm welcome.
August 15, 2023
A hundred years after her great-great-grandmother, Master of Social Work graduate student Sarah Lance proudly continued her family's cherished tradition of wearing a family stole at graduation.
August 15, 2023
To support your journey of growth and success, we are thrilled to introduce GradPro's series of workshops.
August 15, 2023
After discovering his passion for rhetoric, Aliosha uses his summer to return to Cyprus and conduct fieldwork to uncover cultural heritage.
August 10, 2023
UC Berkeley’s Research IT unit is hiring graduate student Domain Consultants for flexible, 15% to 25% (6-10 hours/week) appointments.
August 7, 2023
It is with very mixed emotions that we share Denzil Streete will be departing UC Berkeley and pursuing a new exciting opportunity.
July 28, 2023
Meet the staff of the Gender Equity Resource Center and learn more about your campus gender & sexuality resource center. Join us for an overview of resources for LGBTQ+ and Women graduate students at Cal.
July 21, 2023
New to UC Berkeley? This orientation will help you jump-start your academic year.
July 18, 2023
To comply with federal requirements(opens in a new tab) established by the Department of Education, the University has implemented a new system in Fall 2023 to guarantee that all undergraduate and graduate students receiving financial aid are participating in each of their courses at the start of the semester.
July 18, 2023
Join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding GSI Award, the Teaching Effectiveness Award, and the Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentorship of GSIs.
July 15, 2023
Let’s start off with the data. The Disabled Students’ Program (DSP) serves over 5,000 students, approximately 11% of the students enrolled at UC Berkeley. Nearly 15% of DSP students (755 as of July 29, 2022) are graduate students who chose to contact DSP and apply for accommodations. The…
June 26, 2023
Credit: Elena Zhukova Resource links to research programs We’ve compiled some links to various research programs for undergraduates looking to enhance their research acumen and skills. We encourage undergraduates to browse these programs to find a good fit. Attendance in one of these research programs can often enhance students’ applications…
June 12, 2023
Mentorship is a vital tool for many students at UC Berkeley, often offering transformative effects on the academic success, well-being, and overall student experience.
June 12, 2023
Maintain continual access to SHIP You should enroll in at least one Fall 2023 course before July 29 to maintain continuous access to the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), University Health Services, Recreational Sports…
June 9, 2023
With data science on the move as one of the fastest growing majors at Berkeley, increasing demands for innovative ways to interpret and utilize the field have also swelled.
May 18, 2023
Launched in 2022, The UC Berkeley Leadership in Graduate Diversity Awards aims to shed light on and award graduate students who have demonstrated stellar contributions to advancing the graduate and professional under represented minority (URM) student community.
May 18, 2023
What a year it has been!
The end of the academic year is a time for celebration as well as reflection. As I write this, commencement ceremonies are happening all over campus; the excitement is palpable.