In May 2026, a dozen students gathered on the Zellerbach Playhouse stage to show off their costume, lighting, and set design skills in a Design Showcase sponsored by the Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies: gobears.me/4wC5QKw

Theater design students showcase their work

Driven by the motto Fiat Lux, Berkeley illuminates the world.

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Registration is open for Alumni and Parents Weekend at Homecoming, Oct. 9–10, 2026! #CalHC Plan out your weekend with lectures, celebrations, and the Homecoming game between Cal and Virginia Tech! 🤩 Learn more at homecoming.berkeley.edu #UCBerkeley #BerkeleyTime

From Nobel Prizes to national parks, here are 25 UC Berkeley breakthroughs to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. #UCBerkeley #America250 #Innovation

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From Nobel Prizes to national parks, here are 25 ways Berkeley has lit the way forward throughout its history.

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An extraordinary $90 million estate pledge from Lynn Barr M.P.H. ’11, a distinguished alum of UC Berkeley School of Public Health, is set to transform the school by providing scholarships to public health leaders of tomorrow: https://gobears.me/44rgvfm

Each summer, members of California’s Indigenous communities visit UC Berkeley’s California Language Archive to help reclaim and revitalize their sleeping languages. #Linguistics #Indigenous #LanguageReclamation

Berkeley: Californias Indigenous Communities Reclaim Their Own Language -- And Pieces Of Their History

Inside the California Language Archive on the UC Berkeley campus sit boxes, recordings, field notes, grammar documents.

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Inspired by his father's legacy, Hao Ko '94 and his wife, Fay Wang, made a gift to establish a Visiting Professor of Practice in Design at Berkeley's College of Environmental Design: https://gobears.me/4vioWo8

Hao Ko: Investing in a more inclusive future for design

Driven by the motto Fiat Lux, Berkeley illuminates the world.

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The new Alice Kahn Journalism Masters Fellowship Fund honors the iconic Berkeley writer's living legacy and supports Journalism master's students who embody Alice's distinctive finesse and talent: https://gobears.me/4eRxpIS

Nation’s first journalism fellowship devoted to humor honors Berkeley writer Alice Kahn

Driven by the motto Fiat Lux, Berkeley illuminates the world.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are joining forces to launch the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy, a new nonpartisan institute dedicated to strengthening American democracy. news.berkeley.edu/2026/06/29/u...

UC Berkeley will launch new Nancy Pelosi Institute focused on strengthening democracy - Berkeley News

Announced Monday, the nonpartisan academic institute in the political science department will become a hub for research, teaching and civic engagement.

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The greatest honor of my life wasn't serving in the Cabinet. It was being a teacher. The Last Class — a film about my final semester teaching students at UC-Berkeley — is available to stream now at https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/

When Professor Gül Dölen joined UC Berkeley's neurosciece and psychology departments in January 2024, she started working on designing her lab and office. Now, the finished space allows the lab to conduct research on psychedelics use in critical periods of brain development: gobears.me/4vapGvD

Using virtual reality and psychedelics to restore brain function

Driven by the motto Fiat Lux, Berkeley illuminates the world.

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UC Berkeley researchers are advancing vital work that changes lives for the better. The UC Berkeley Research Impact Fund provides a source of support for projects that can prevent disruptions in the flow of discoveries: gobears.me/researchimpact #UCBerkeleyResearchImpact #ResearchwithResults

UC Berkeley has been named the top public university in the U.S., and No. 7 globally in @usnews.com 2026 Best Global Universities rankings. news.berkeley.edu/2026/06/15/u...

UC Berkeley named top public university in the U.S. and No. 7 in the world by U.S. News - Berkeley News

The 2026 Best Global Universities rankings evaluated 2,250 research institutions from more than 100 countries.

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$13.5 million commitment from Academic Innovation Catalyst accelerates UC Berkeley’s pipeline from breakthrough to impact. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4xpfFNk @berkeleyinspire.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #UCBerkeley #Technology #AI #DataScience

Last month, we celebrated the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway nearing completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! 🎉 Watch the recap to catch all the highlights: https://bit.ly/4giLa5k Video credit: UC Berkeley UDAR @berkeleyinspire.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social

Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway Ribbon-cutting Ceremony - May 13, 2026

Highlights from the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13, 2026. The new state-of-the-art home of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) will bring together more than 1,325 faculty, students...

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This summer, UC Berkeley welcomes College Horizons to campus—a nationally recognized program bringing together over 120 students from federally recognized tribes across the nation for an immersive college access experience. bit.ly/4uYe0wu

"I wanted to attend UC Berkeley because of its prestige and the opportunities offered on campus. The campus of UC Berkeley was so diverse and welcoming that I knew I'd fit right in. For me, Berkeley wasn't just a dream, it was a rite of passage." – Sidrah Siddiqui '26 🧵 #UCBerkeley #CalGrad

UC Berkeley welcomes back former professor Nicholas de Monchaux, who has been appointed the new dean of the College of Environmental Design. ced.berkeley.edu/news/nichola...

Nicholas de Monchaux appointed dean of UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design

The College of Environmental Design is thrilled to announce Nicholas de Monchaux has been appointed as the new William W. Wurster Dean.

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Graduating student Kelly Mou moved to the U.S. in sixth grade, navigating language barriers and a deep fear of speaking. At UC Berkeley, she learned to find her natural voice and started a theater company. news.berkeley.edu/2026/05/12/g...

Being on stage terrified her. So she majored in theater. - Berkeley News

Graduating student Kelly Mou moved to the U.S. in sixth grade, navigating language barriers and a deep fear of speaking. At UC Berkeley, she learned to find her natural voice and started a theater com...

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Through her novels, essays, speaking engagements, and advocacy work, Amy Tan (student ’74–’76) has contributed profoundly to her profession, her community, and the world. Her novel, “The Joy Luck Club,” transformed American literature by bringing Asian American narratives to a global readership.

On a sunny Saturday afternoon last weekend, we welcomed a new class of Berkeley alums. Congratulations, Class of 2026! Go Bears! #CalGrad

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At commencement, community and connection emerged as a major theme. “Across our differences, we share a responsibility to leave people more free, more safe, more seen and more loved than we found them." — Charles Long, the 2026 University Medalist bit.ly/4fmx5DC

At commencement, community and connection emerged as a major theme. “Across our differences, we share a responsibility to leave people more free, more safe, more seen and more loved than we found them." — Charles Long, the 2026 University Medalist bit.ly/4fmx5DC

At UC Berkeley’s 2026 commencement, grads reflected on an education defined by connection - Berkeley News

More than 7,000 graduating students and 25,000 guests attended the campuswide ceremony at California Memorial Stadium.

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For all the friends, family, and loved ones who can't join us on campus to celebrate the Class of 2026 tomorrow, join us online at the livestream! 🔗 Head to commencement.berkeley.edu to join in on the festivities. #UCBerkeley #CalGrad

As the new home of @berkeleycdss.bsky.social, the state-of-the-art Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway building will promote cross-collaboration and accelerate AI-driven discovery. news.berkeley.edu/2026/05/13/n...

New Gateway building creates dedicated campus hub for AI, computing - Berkeley News

The state-of-the-art facility will be the new home of the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, promoting cross-collaboration and accelerating AI-driven discovery.

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Charles Huang ’93’s journey reflects the promise of public higher education. After graduating from Berkeley, he worked in his father’s business and gained manufacturing expertise. In the dot-com boom, Huang and his brother Kai '94 launched RedOctane. #UCBerkeley #AchievementAwards

Charles Long has been awarded the 2026 University Medal—the highest honor given to a graduating senior at UC Berkeley. The 43-year-old sociology and social welfare double major hopes to help reform the criminal justice system that once took his future from him. news.berkeley.edu/2026/05/12/a...

'A system that called itself justice' took his future. UC Berkeley helped him take it back. - Berkeley News

"Every day is a new opportunity," said Charles Long, the 2026 University Medalist. "Nothing is set in stone."

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One more day down, one more day closer to the big day 🎓 Graduating Bears: If you haven’t seen it already, here’s what you need to know about the campuswide ceremony this weekend. We'll see you there! #UCBerkeley #CalGrad #Graduation #Commencement

Send this to someone going to UC Berkeley's Spring Commencement next Saturday, May 16, 2026, to support this year's graduating class 🥳 🎓 Here's a reminder of what you need to know about where to go, how to get there, and what not to bring to the ceremony so you can cheer on your graduate. #CalGrad

Since earning his Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry, Dick Levy ’65 has built a career in improving healthcare delivery and equity. His most notable contributions come from his time on the board of Varian Medical Systems and Sutter Health, where he focused on improvements to cost, quality, and access.

By popular demand, UC Berkeley’s course on engaging opposing viewpoints is expanding. This summer, community college students in California can enroll in the free online course 'Openness to Opposing Views.' news.berkeley.edu/2026/04/21/u...

UC Berkeley's Openness to Opposing Views course expands to community colleges - Berkeley News

Broadening the online course featuring some of Berkeley's brightest minds is part of an effort to increase the number of students who transfer to campus.

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UC Davis @chancellormay.bsky.social M.S. ’88, Ph.D. ’91 is a leader with a passion for helping others succeed. His vision as @ucdavis.bsky.social's seventh chancellor is to lead the university to new heights in academic excellence, inclusion, public service, and upward mobility for all students.