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April 15, 2025

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. 
Graduate Mentoring Awards trophies on a table

March 19, 2025

Celebrate Mentorship at Cal for 2025!

These outstanding faculty and graduate students will be honored on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Alumni House, Toll Room. We hope you will join us to recognize their accomplishments. 

February 19, 2025

Launch a Career in Social Justice Work: ACLS Fellowship Opportunity for Humanities PhDs

This prestigious fellowship provides a two-year placement with a nonprofit organization committed to social justice, offering financial support in the form of an annual stipend of $70,000-$74,000, health insurance, and professional development funding. The program goes beyond traditional postdoctoral opportunities by fostering meaningful partnerships between fellows and host organizations.

February 9, 2025

Apply to the LA Review of Books Summer Publishing Workshop

Many graduate students will opt for careers beyond academia, but may not immediately know what kind of non-academic careers fit their interests, goals, and skills. Career exploration is a key step in not only broadening your knowledge of career possibilities, but also reflecting on your values and motivations.
students walking on campus in front of Campanile

February 7, 2025

Fellowship Opportunities

Looking for additional funding and exciting opportunities? Check out this list of fellowships offering professional development and networking opportunities for students and future professionals! Explore the options and find the perfect fit for your aspirations! Applications Due in Spring 2025.
Alishba Sardar - 2024 Regents Foster Youth Award

February 5, 2025

Alishba Sardar – 2024 Regents Foster Youth Award

Congratulations to Alishba Sardar, (Master in Social Welfare ‘25) and current Diversity and Community Fellow in OGD, for being selected as one of the recipients of this year’s Regents Foster Youth Award.
Interior of xucyun ruwway graduate housing

February 5, 2025

Navigating the Housing Search

With serene nature, a bustling atmosphere, and close proximity to the Bay, Berkeley is a lively and beautiful city with much to offer residents. However, finding housing in such a high-demand environment can be tricky – without the proper resources or knowledge, the search becomes quite an uphill battle.
VP for graduate studies Lisa Garcia Bedolla chatting with 2 students at grad-stravaganza

January 23, 2025

Welcome to the start of a new semester!

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.

January 6, 2025

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

In recognition of the important contributions, impact, and value of our 13,000+ academic and professional graduate students at UC Berkeley, we are pleased to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week April 5-11, 2023.  
VP for graduate studies Lisa Garcia Bedolla chatting with 2 students at grad-stravaganza

December 12, 2024

Thank you for all you do for Berkeley

I hope that as the last days of Fall, 2024 wind down, you will take a moment to take in all that you accomplished and learned this semester and to feel some pride about successfully navigating another semester at Berkeley. 
Photo at 2022 awards ceremony. Student accepting award.

December 10, 2024

Call for Nominations: Graduate Mentoring Awards

To recognize both our faculty and our graduate students who provide important mentorship, the Graduate Division and the Graduate Assembly sponsor three awards that recognize outstanding mentoring of graduate students by faculty members, as well as one award to recognize the outstanding peer mentorship of current graduate and professional students.