Editorials

Chancellor Robert Birgeneau

CAMPUS ISSUES: As UC Berkeley prepares to welcome a new chancellor, students should respect the legacy that Chancellor Birgeneau leaves behind.

Birgeneau Press Conference
Derek Remsburg/Senior Staff

During Robert Birgeneau’s nearly nine years as the chancellor of UC Berkeley, he led the campus as it weathered an unprecedented challenge. While the state slashed hundreds of millions of dollars from the University of California’s budget, he fought to maintain the quality of education at this institution against all Read More…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Nov. 16

Tuition supports financial aid  The Daily Californian’s Nov. 13 op-ed “Tuition rollbacks will not hurt financial aid” presents an inaccurate impression of financial aid assistance provided by UC Berkeley. A review of the facts makes clear that funds from tuition provide a critical source of funding for students receiving financial Read More…

Campus

Campus announces financial aid, admissions position appointments

The UC Berkeley Division of Student Affairs announced two new appointments in financial aid and admissions Tuesday. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Harry Le Grande announced in an email that Rachelle Feldman was appointed assistant vice chancellor and director of financial aid and scholarships effective Jan. 1, while Anne De Luca was appointed Read More…

Graduation 2012

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Debt levels differ for colleges

Come graduation day, some students may find themselves more concerned with their tuition bills than their college degrees. Last year’s college seniors graduated on average nationwide with $25,250 of student debt. However, compared to the nation, UC Berkeley students on average find themselves carrying a lighter debt load. While the Read More…