UC Berkeley researchers find using terms such as ‘China virus’ increases bias
A team of UC Berkeley researchers found that when media outlets describe COVID-19 with terms such as “China virus,” they can increase implicit biases.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to protect college savings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 898, a bill that protects college savings accounts from money judgments by creditors.
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GoFundMe page set up for Berkeley vendor Tamai Pearson amid COVID-19
A GoFundMe page is seeking donations for Tamai Pearson, a longtime Bay Area resident and vendor on Telegraph Avenue who is struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic and his mother’s death.
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UC Berkeley researchers find connection between cash incentives, HIV care
A study by UC Berkeley researchers from the School of Public Health found that small financial incentives promote the use of HIV services among patients in Tanzania.
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Berkeley bookstores adjust business models amid COVID-19 pandemic
Berkeley bookstores are adjusting to COVID-19 by changing their hours, crowdfunding and using personal protective equipment, or PPE.
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Body positivity DeCal strives to help students practice self-care techniques
The “Body Positive” DeCal is focused on giving students a nonjudgmental space to explore beauty, health and identity and to deepen students’ understanding of how they relate to their bodies.
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UC Berkeley researchers work in UC Davis-led food systems research center
A team of UC Berkeley researchers is working in the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems, a new $20 million center led by UC Davis.
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Berkeley branch of American Association of University Women launches transfer student scholarship
The American Association of University Women, or AAUW, Berkeley branch announced a scholarship for women in STEM transferring from Berkeley City College to UC Berkeley.
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UC Berkeley lecturer, lawyer, parent Michael Chang runs for Berkeley school board
Michael Chang, a lawyer, UC Berkeley lecturer and local parent, is running for the Berkeley Unified School District board.
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Community rallies support after fire at Berkeley church
After an arson Wednesday morning at The Way Christian Center, there has been an outpouring of support for the church, as well as calls for justice from community leaders.
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