Free Tuition This Spring At Berkeley City College

In addition, Berkeley City College students who enroll in more than six units can apply for a $150 Clipper card, free parking and a grant.

UC Berkeley Law School Quits US News Rankings Over Equity Concerns

There are other rankings systems that assign more weight to factors such as social mobility, research, and promotion of public service.

BUSD Update On Indoor Masking Requirements

Both COVID and RSV cases are increasing here in Berkeley.

Some 48K Poised To Strike Across UC System

A mass walkout of student workers could rattle UC campuses up and down the state during ahead of final exams.

UC Berkeley Prepares For Possible Strike

The strike is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. on Monday.

UC Berkeley Remains The No. 1 Public University In The World

U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 global universities rankings put UC Berkeley at the head of the class.

UC Berkeley Is No. 1 Public School For Startup Founders In 2022 Pitchbook Rankings

"How the campus ecosystem has developed over the last 20 years tells our story."

Berkeley Student Test Scores Dip, New Data Shows

California's student test scores took a dive amid the pandemic. See how your school fared.

Berkeley Students: Applications Open For $2,000 Scholarships

20 students will receive $2,000 each in the 12 counties where Travis Credit Union operates.

New UC Berkeley Study Undermines Theory That Depressed People Are Just More Realistic

"If we want to make good choices in life, it’s very helpful to know what we control and what we don’t.”

New Berkeley Teachers Contract Ratified By Union, School Board

The new contract addresses a pay raise, class size and other provisions.

As Supreme Court Considers Affirmative Action Case, University Of California Offers Cautionary Tale

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to soon decide whether race-based programs in admissions are lawful.

Why Some Countries Are Leading The Shift To Green Energy: UC Berkeley

Some countries, including the U.S., wait for the price of new technologies to drop before adopting them.

Age Vs. Genetics: Which Is More Important For How You Age?

A University of California, Berkeley, study found that your genetics matter less the older you get.

PBS NewsHour Focuses On UC Berkeley Admissions

“We are evaluating applicants and looking for excellence, and not perfection.”

Chemistry Nobelist Carolyn Bertozzi Developed Techniques At UC Berkeley

For 19 years, she developed at UC Berkeley the chemical biology techniques for which she received the Nobel Prize.

University Of California Expands Application Window For Undergrads

The submission period will now be from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.

Community Alert Regarding Rainbow Fentanyl

These colorful pills can appear to be candy and are attractive to young people.

Miami City Ballet Opens New Cal Performances Season Friday

The ballet will be followed by the Dover Quartet on Sunday.

Who Flirts To Get Ahead At Work? U.C. Berkeley Study Finds It's Men In Subordinate Roles

"We found that it’s more often men who are insecure about their role at work who use unwanted social sexual behavior."

Mark Twain's Hair, Donner Party Diary: Curiosities In The UC Berkeley Library's Collections

The Bancroft Library is the repository of Mark Twain's Papers including handwritten musings, stories, and other materials of Samuel Clemens.

5 Berkeley Students Named 2023 Nat'l Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

They are competing for a share of nearly $28 million in scholarships to be awarded next spring.

Mega-Eruptions Linked To Most Mass Extinctions Over Past 500 Million Years: UC Berkeley Research

The last mass extinction killed the dinosaurs and wiped out 70 percent of life on earth.

UC Berkeley Honors Those Lost In The Last Year

The memorial honored, faculty, staff and students.

Berkeley Schools Have New Chromebooks For Home Use

Students may check out a new Chromebook from their school library and keep it at home for the entire school year.

Sleepless And Selfish: Lack Of Sleep Makes Us Less Generous, UC Berkeley Research Finds

"Over the past 20 years, we have discovered a very intimate link between our sleep health and our mental health."

UC Berkeley Falcon Found Dead

Lindsay was positively identified by the national Bird Banding Laboratory band on her leg.

UC Berkeley Student Clarissa Arceo: ‘Some Doors Close So Others Can Open'

"I applied to UC Berkeley as a senior in high school, but I got rejected. I was so heartbroken. (My mom) pushed me to apply again."

Surprising Details Leap Out In Sharp New James Webb Space Telescope Images Of Jupiter

The images were artificially colored to make specific features stand out.

Berkeley Teachers Seek Donations For Their Classrooms

You can help teachers fund projects in local schools using this tool.

UC Berkeley Offers Nearly 20,000 Students Admission For 2022-23

More California students were offered freshman admission and more financial aid was offered to those with the most need.

University Of California Names New Director Of Observatories

Bruce Macintosh has been appointed to direct the University of California Observatories for a five year term beginning Sept. 1.

Berkeley Reminds Residents, Students To Keep Streets Clean

As students return to class at University of California, Berkeley, residents and students are reminded to keep streets clean.

We Are 'Berkeley Ready!' For Your Students On Monday: BUSD

A video from the school district provides a brief look at what “Berkeley Ready!” looks like across the district.

New Inhaled COVID-19 Therapy: U.C Berkeley

According to published research, the new therapy is highly effective at preventing the virus from replicating in human cells.

UC Berkeley Engineers Send Equipment, Expertise To Ransacked Chernobyl

Russian troops who invaded Ukraine ransacked offices and labs at the nuclear power plant and spread radioactive dust in the area.

Back-To-School COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics In Berkeley

The clinics will be held on Thursday and Saturday. Use the link to register for an appointment and fill out paperwork in advance.

UC Berkeley Committed To Development Plans For People's Park

Plans for People's Park include below-market apartments for more than 1,100 undergraduates, permanent housing for the homeless, and more.

Back To School: 2022-23 Berkeley Unified School District Calendar

Must-know calendar dates for Berkeley Unified School District students, parents and teachers. The first day of school is Aug. 15.

Cal Performances Celebrates 20 Years Of Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp

More than 1,000 middle school students have participated in the six-week, full scholarship summer program.