Commemoration of 50th anniversary of Pell Grant marked with calls to double aid

Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant since its creation in 1972, with intentions of making college more affordable for students.
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Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant since its creation in 1972, with intentions of making college more affordable for students.
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According to information from the U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education, UC Berkeley educates a high number of lower-income students in relation to its student body, especially when compared to other universities.
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This coming fall semester, there will be a UC systemwide shift to the Tuition Stability Plan for incoming undergraduate students.
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A series of gunshot-esque sounds, followed by shrill screams. As the noises echoed off of the library’s high ceilings, students at Doe Library looked up from their studying and glanced around anxiously.
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The study found that in the 2019-20 academic year, 11.8% of UC undergraduate students and 4% of UC graduate students were enrolled in CalFresh and receiving food assistance.
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The UC Berkeley women’s ski and snowboard team qualified for a national competition, but as a non-NCAA sports team, must seek funds to support the trip.
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Beginning March 7, vaccinated residents and guests of residential halls will no longer be required to wear face coverings.
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About 200 UC Berkeley academic workers rallied Feb. 17 to demand that the university address the housing crisis faced by thousands of its workers.
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Three UC Berkeley fraternities have been officially unrecognized by the university due hazing-related activities prohibited by the Code of Student Conduct.
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During the pandemic, the ASUC Student Advocate’s Office has seen increased academic, misconduct and housing challenges for students.
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