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September 27, 2023

UC Berkeley Ranked #1 Public University in the Country

In a report released by US News on September 17th, UC Berkeley has yet again ranked #1 amongst national public universities, tying with UCLA. UC Berkeley has also been ranked #15 in all national universities; notably moving up from last year’s #20 ranking.

September 20, 2023

Berkeley was literally the “pie in the sky,” my dream school

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

Greetings from the Office for Graduate Diversity

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

3rd Annual Grad-Stravaganza

For a third consecutive year, Grad-Stravaganza kicked off the school year on a fun and sunny note!

Lisa Garcia Bedolla standing on the steps of Sproul Hall

August 17, 2023

Welcome to the start of a new academic year!

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

More than a Graduation Stole, a Family Tradition

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

Navigating Your Path to Success: Introducing GradPro’s Fall Workshops for Graduate Students

To support your journey of growth and success, we are thrilled to introduce GradPro's series of workshops.

August 15, 2023

Meet Aliosha: Rhetoric Ph.D connects with Cyprus’ cultural heritage through his research

After discovering his passion for rhetoric, Aliosha uses his summer to return to Cyprus and conduct fieldwork to uncover cultural heritage.

August 10, 2023

Research Data and Computing Domain Consultant Positions

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

Thanks and Farewell to Denzil Streete

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

GenEq Welcome Events

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

Don’t Miss New Graduate Student Orientation August 15-17

New to UC Berkeley? This orientation will help you jump-start your academic year.

July 18, 2023

New Financial Aid Compliance Assignment

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.

students walking up stairs to Sproul Plaza

July 18, 2023

Congratulations to Our GSI Award Recipients and Their Faculty Mentors

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

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 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

Undergraduate Research Programs

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

2023 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.

June 12, 2023

Take Action on SHIP

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

Developing the Tools of Tomorrow for the Problems of Today

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

Uplifting our Community: 2023 Leadership in Graduate Diversity Award Recipients

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.