Sixth Annual National First-Generation College Celebration Day UC Berkeley’s First-Generation College Celebration Day honored First-Gen students, staff, and faculty with inspiring stories, community-building, and resources, strengthening support for an inclusive campus.
The Stern Health Sciences Fellows Celebrate 5 Years of Community Building The Stern Health Sciences Fellowship, launched in 2020, supports graduate students in health sciences research. Fellows celebrated five years of collaboration, sharing research and building community.
Start Thinking about Your Three-Minute Thesis Talk for Grad Slam! Each year, GradPro hosts a campuswide Grad Slam event in which up to 10 graduate students present their research in three-minute talks and compete for monetary prizes and the chance to represent Berkeley at the UC systemwide Grad Slam event in late spring.
Five Tips to Make the Most of Handshake as a Graduate Student In recent years, graduate students have found themselves navigating a dynamic job market that can make exploring and preparing for careers challenging. Handshake is a key tool that graduate students can use to ease this process.
Prepare for Future Careers with Skill Development Courses this Spring Take a look outside of your department for course offerings that will help you round out your skill set.
Supporting Your Students After the Election The GSI Teaching & Resource Center provides the following resources to assist GSIs in supporting students after the election.
UC Berkeley Alum David Baker Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Revolutionary Protein Design David Baker, a UC Berkeley Ph.D. graduate, has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his revolutionary work in protein design. His discoveries have transformed the fields of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and nanomaterials.
Enhance Your Academic Writing and Mentoring Skills through Two Outstanding Spring Courses Registration for Spring 2025 classes will begin soon for courses hosted by our Graduate Student Professional Development Program. These will help you target the specific skills you wish to develop.
Meet the GSI Teaching & Resource Center’s Peer Teaching Consultants and Postdoc Fellows! Meet with a member of our GSI Teaching & Resource Center to discuss any aspect of teaching, arrange for a consultant to observe your class, or get feedback on a course you are designing or teaching-related materials you are preparing for the academic job search.
UC Berkeley Reaffirms High Ranks as Graduate Applications Open In a report released by US News on September 23, 2024, UC Berkeley has yet again ranked top amongst public universities in the nation. UC Berkeley has also been ranked #17 in all national universities.
Requirements for University-Related Foreign Travel Partaking in research travel soon? While this opportunity is an exciting endeavor, there are a few things you should know in order to prepare for your trip and ensure safe travels.
Kicking Off the Year Right This academic year, new and returning graduate students were welcomed back to campus with a plethora of fun and informative events.
Welcome Message from Martha Chavez, Assistant Dean for Graduate Diversity Dear Students, Staff, Faculty, and Colleagues, I hope you are having a fantastic start to the Fall 2024 semester! The Office for Graduate Diversity’s amazing team provides graduate students with programs,
Announcing Gabriel Trujillo Memorial Field Work Scholarship Recipients Established in 2024, the Gabriel Trujillo Field Work Scholarship at UC Berkeley was created by the Graduate Assembly. Two recipients of the scholarship were selected for their continuation of Gabriel’s legacy, honoring Indigenous field work and stewardship.
Weekly Office Hours; Hanging with the AVP Hanging with the AVP, will kick off on September 25. This weekly event will be held every Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Inclusive Excellence Hub (2515 Channing Way).
Discover Professional Development Opportunities Across Campus After a much-needed summer break, the fall semester is in full swing! Whether you're just starting out, planning your post-grad life, or somewhere in the middle, we're here to help.
Meet Our GradPro Team GradPro staff members are here to support you as you navigate your graduate program, career planning, job search, and beyond. Here at…
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Application Workshop The 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application is now open. The NSF GRFP provides three years of funding to outstanding…
From Classroom to Courtroom: Berkeley Law Student’s Fight for Justice Juris Doctorate candidate at UC Berkeley School of Law, Alice Choi, exemplifies resilience and commitment to public service amidst her educational journey.
An extraordinary time As we begin a new academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to our new students and a heartfelt welcome back to our returning students. We are thrilled to have you as part of our vibrant community.