Haas raises undergraduate GPA caps on core, elective classes
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UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business has raised their mean undergraduate GPA caps to provide more flexibility when evaluating student performance. Read More…
Willard Middle School recognized for inclusive education
Berkeley’s Willard Middle School has been selected by education researchers as a model of inclusive education. Read More…
Birgeneau receives award for aiding undocumented students
UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau received Centro Legal de la Raza’s Visionary Leadership Award on Friday for his work in assisting undocumented students. Read More…
UC Berkeley receives NASA funds to develop ionospheric satellite
UC Berkeley will be developing an Ionosphere-bound satellite with funds of up to $200 million from NASA. Read More…
UC Berkeley to host final round of social entrepreneurship competition
UC Berkeley is hosting the final stage of the Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC), where 18 teams from around the world compete for a portion of $50,000 in prize money. Read More…
Study finds economic incentives may encourage better sexual health
A recent study involving economic incentives as a means of HIV prevention pinpoints the exact monetary amount that would incentivize individuals to stay HIV and STI-free.
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Residents battle against bedbugs
Unit 2 residents reported a case of bedbug bites in Griffiths Hall last week, prompting campus officials to act fast in order to prevent the pests’ spread. On Tuesday, dogs trained to detect bedbugs sniffed out rooms on the eighth floor, the location of the latest outbreak. Heat treatment will Read More…
Food trucks to reopen due to efforts from City Council
After months of controversy and negotiations, the three food trucks previously located in front of Sproul Plaza have found a new location. Read More…
Campus rolls out new trash bins
In an effort to improve campus recycling, the university began phasing out concrete block trash cans in favor of newer, more ergonomic waste disposal bins this month.
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Chez Panisse to rebuild and reopen in coming weeks
Berkeley’s famous Chez Panisse, after suffering extensive damage from a fire on Mar. 8, will be restored in the coming weeks.
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