D-Lab Workshop Empowers Students to Advance Social Justice in Data Science Set to begin with its second iteration this June, the 8-week cohort-based online program provides a scaffolded, project-based learning environment — designed within a social justice framework — giving current Berkeley graduate students the ability to apply data science skills and tools in their individual fields of study whether they’re coming from public health, education, law, public policy or any discipline across campus.
Call for Applications: Professional Development Liaisons Graduate Professional Development is hiring three doctoral students to join GradPro‘s team of Professional Development Liaisons (PDLs). We’re looking for graduate students who are ready to serve as a peer leader and give back to the campus community
Graduate Writing Center – Postdoctoral Position The Graduate Writing Center is hiring for a Postdoctoral Position. UC Berkeley doctoral students in any discipline who will have received their doctoral degrees by August 15, 2025 are eligible to apply.
2025 Graduate Mentoring Awards 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.
Time to rest, reset – you have earned it! As I write this, commencement ceremonies are taking place all across campus. It’s always a moving reminder of the incredible each of you has, and will continue to make—to go out into the world, inspire change, and drive discovery.
Honoring Excellence: 2025 Graduate Diversity Leadership Awardees Meet the 2025 UC Berkeley Leadership in Graduate Diversity Award recipients.
Thriving as a Graduate Student This Summer Summer is a great time for graduate students to catch their breath, make progress on goals, and tap into campus resources that support their academic and personal growth. Whether you’re planning your housing situation, prepping to teach for the first time, or getting involved in inclusive communities, there’s a lot happening this summer to support your journey.
How to Hustle as a Humanist: An Interview with Erica Machulak For those of us in the humanities, the world of entrepreneurship can seem entirely foreign. The very mention of hustling sets our teeth on edge, and if you bring up revenue streams and project rates, we're just about ready to run out the door. Erica Machulak's new book, Hustles for Humanists, seeks to dispel that discomfort and prove to us that entrepreneurship is not only a viable potential career alternative, but one that many of us are doing already. I sat down with Dr. Machulak to ask her advice for taking the first steps into freelancing, balancing entrepreneurship and graduate work, and setting expectations with clients. Our conversation has been edited for concision and clarity.
Eight Steps to a Successful Summer Break Summer is often seen as a season of endless possibilities, offering a chance for graduate students to make progress on their research, catch up on tasks, and enjoy a break. At the same time, it can also be a time of uncertainty and anxiety, especially when it comes to the pressure to be productive without the usual structure of the academic year. Balancing the opportunities and challenges of summer can be a delicate task, but with some careful planning and thoughtful strategies, you can make the most of your break.
Officially a Doctor When You Get Your Lollipop As the academic year comes to a close, thesis and dissertation filings start flowing in and our staff begins mailing the infamous See’s Candy Lollipops all over the world.
Tips for Finding Housing in Berkeley One of the first challenges facing new Cal students is finding a place to call home, whether on- or off-campus. Cal Housing has some tips and suggestions that can help with your search.
In Support of You: Resources, Resilience & Reasons for Hope I know that many of you have been affected by the wildfires in southern California and the many challenges that are happening across the globe. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and as well as possible during these difficult times.
Meet Our Grad Slam 2025 Campus Winners! Meet the Grad Slam 2025 Winners! Missed the 2025 Grad Slam? Watch the recording!
2025 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows Announcement In exciting news, two UC Berkeley graduate students have been selected for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship opportunity! This fellowship focuses providing assistance to immigrants or children of immigrants pursuing graduate level education in the United States.
Leverage Big Interview to Prepare for the Job Search For many graduate students, the hiring process for their first post-graduate job can be daunting and unfamiliar. Interviews, a key component of the hiring process, can be particularly stressful—especially for those who have never had to formally interview for a position. Successful interviews require substantial practice and preparation, and it is important to begin preparing well before you are offered your first interview. Luckily, there are valuable resources and support available to graduate students as they navigate interview preparation.
Nearly 50 UC Berkeley Graduate Programs Shine in U.S. News’ 2025 Top Rankings In an exciting new development, U.S. News released their first round of 2025 rankings for graduate schools – identifying nearly 50 UC Berkeley graduate programs as Top 10 programs in the country.
Beyond Academia 2025 Conference Takeaways: Two Days of Career Exploration and Reflection Beyond Academia is a non-profit founded and run by UC Berkeley graduate students, dedicated to empowering PhDs to expand their career options beyond the professoriate.
Apply to be a Graduate Diversity & Community Fellow in the Graduate Division The Graduate Diversity & Community Fellowship application is open. Apply by May 2, 2025 for a $7,500 stipend.
Berkeley is place, “where we can come together” Berkeley is a place where you can be independent. You can pursue whatever it is that you want to research. And so that's very different from other schools.
Don’t Miss Grad Slam 2025! Announcing the Ten Berkeley Grad Slam Semi-Finalists Cheer on our ten Grad Slam Semi-finalists as they present their three-minute research talks in our virtual Grad Slam championship! This year’s event will be live-streamed, and we want you to join in as part of our virtual audience.