BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Anna Armstrong
Lead city government reporter
Anna Armstrong is the lead city government reporter for Fall 2023. She served as the managing editor in Summer 2023, the university news editor in Spring 2023 and a deputy news editor in Fall 2022. Anna joined the news department in Fall 2021. She has served as the lead schools and communities reporter and a research ideas reporter. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @annavarmstrongg.
City
JANUARY 25, 2022
UC Berkeley professor, city officials react to failure to pass John R. Lewis Act
The John R. Lewis Act, a comprehensive piece of federal voting rights legislation, was struck down on the Senate floor the night of Jan. 19.
City
JANUARY 25, 2022
UC Berkeley professor, city officials react to failure to pass John R. Lewis Act
The John R. Lewis Act, a comprehensive piece of federal voting rights legislation, was struck down on the Senate floor the night of Jan. 19.
City
JANUARY 04, 2022
Berkeley's decision to incorporate blockchain into microbond financing program sparks controversy
Residents expressed concerns following an announcement by Mayor Arreguín sharing the city’s plans to incorporate blockchain into the municipal bond system.
City
JANUARY 04, 2022
Berkeley's decision to incorporate blockchain into microbond financing program sparks controversy
Residents expressed concerns following an announcement by Mayor Arreguín sharing the city’s plans to incorporate blockchain into the municipal bond system.
City
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Berkeley to adopt blockchain technology for microbond financing program
The city of Berkeley is set to become one of the first cities in the nation to incorporate blockchain technology in its municipal bond market.
City
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Berkeley to adopt blockchain technology for microbond financing program
The city of Berkeley is set to become one of the first cities in the nation to incorporate blockchain technology in its municipal bond market.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Berkeley school district to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible students
BUSD will require all secondary students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an announcement by Superintendent Brent Stephens.
Local Schools
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Berkeley school district to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible students
BUSD will require all secondary students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an announcement by Superintendent Brent Stephens.
Research & Ideas
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Berkeley Lab develops sustainable conversion technique for liquid fuels
Researchers at Berkeley Lab, have developed a new technique for improving the conversion of Carbon Dioxide into liquid fuels.
Research & Ideas
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Berkeley Lab develops sustainable conversion technique for liquid fuels
Researchers at Berkeley Lab, have developed a new technique for improving the conversion of Carbon Dioxide into liquid fuels.
UC
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
'If all of UC were just 100 students' project updated to include 2020 data
The University of California updated its ‘If all of UC were just 100 students’ website with data from 2020, according to a Nov. 9 press release.
UC
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
'If all of UC were just 100 students' project updated to include 2020 data
The University of California updated its ‘If all of UC were just 100 students’ website with data from 2020, according to a Nov. 9 press release.
UC
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
UC Board of Regents discusses financial investments, research hub
The UC Board of Regents met in a hybrid format for the first day of their November meetings Tuesday, hearing public comment and a presentation about the Southern California Hub, as well as discussing the 2021-22 fiscal year.
UC
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
UC Board of Regents discusses financial investments, research hub
The UC Board of Regents met in a hybrid format for the first day of their November meetings Tuesday, hearing public comment and a presentation about the Southern California Hub, as well as discussing the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Campus
NOVEMBER 08, 2021
UC Berkeley, EBMUD announce launch of research center at Richmond Field Station
UC Berkeley and EBMUD, are partnering to launch a research center called the Center for Smart Infrastructure and delivered the announcement Nov. 1.
Campus
NOVEMBER 08, 2021
UC Berkeley, EBMUD announce launch of research center at Richmond Field Station
UC Berkeley and EBMUD, are partnering to launch a research center called the Center for Smart Infrastructure and delivered the announcement Nov. 1.
Campus
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Student researchers, postdoctoral students hold rally against union busting
Members of the UAW Student Researchers United and UAW Local 5810 for postdoctoral students hosted a joint rally against union busting on campus.
Campus
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Student researchers, postdoctoral students hold rally against union busting
Members of the UAW Student Researchers United and UAW Local 5810 for postdoctoral students hosted a joint rally against union busting on campus.
Campus
OCTOBER 25, 2021
UC Berkeley, UCSF launch joint program in computational precision health
UC Berkeley and UCSF have launched a joint program in computational precision health, or CPH, with plans for a PhD program beginning in 2023.
Campus
OCTOBER 25, 2021
UC Berkeley, UCSF launch joint program in computational precision health
UC Berkeley and UCSF have launched a joint program in computational precision health, or CPH, with plans for a PhD program beginning in 2023.
