BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Claire Doan
Law & Justice
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Court rules in favor of UC Board of Regents on COVID-19 refunds
Two proposed class-action lawsuits from students against the UC Board of Regents were dismissed with prejudice Tuesday.
Law & Justice
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Court rules in favor of UC Board of Regents on COVID-19 refunds
Two proposed class-action lawsuits from students against the UC Board of Regents were dismissed with prejudice Tuesday.
Campus
AUGUST 04, 2020
UC Berkeley mandatory fees to continue funding student services in fall
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs announced in April through a campuswide email that mandatory student fees would not be reduced for the fall semester, regardless of the mode of instruction.
Campus
AUGUST 04, 2020
UC Berkeley mandatory fees to continue funding student services in fall
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs announced in April through a campuswide email that mandatory student fees would not be reduced for the fall semester, regardless of the mode of instruction.
UC
JUNE 11, 2020
UC regent cleared of sexual harassment allegations
The UC Board of Regents amended the investigation policy for reviewing allegations of UC regent misconduct May 21, following an investigation into sexual harassment allegations raised against UC Regent George Kieffer in November 2019, which have since been cleared.
UC
JUNE 11, 2020
UC regent cleared of sexual harassment allegations
The UC Board of Regents amended the investigation policy for reviewing allegations of UC regent misconduct May 21, following an investigation into sexual harassment allegations raised against UC Regent George Kieffer in November 2019, which have since been cleared.
UC
MAY 20, 2020
Union research shows potential paths for UC budget without salary cuts
Local union researchers revealed findings Tuesday that indicate the UC system may be able to avoid austerity measures such as cutting salaries when dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UC
MAY 20, 2020
Union research shows potential paths for UC budget without salary cuts
Local union researchers revealed findings Tuesday that indicate the UC system may be able to avoid austerity measures such as cutting salaries when dealing with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UC
DECEMBER 12, 2019
UC system sued over use of standardized tests in admissions process
A group of students and nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the UC system Tuesday to end the requirement of SAT and ACT scores in the UC application process.
UC
DECEMBER 12, 2019
UC system sued over use of standardized tests in admissions process
A group of students and nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the UC system Tuesday to end the requirement of SAT and ACT scores in the UC application process.
UC
NOVEMBER 08, 2019
Democratic presidential debate canceled at UCLA after labor dispute
In response to a labor dispute in the UC system, the Democratic National Committee, or DNC, announced that it is no longer planning to hold the Dec. 19 Democratic presidential debate at UCLA.
UC
NOVEMBER 08, 2019
Democratic presidential debate canceled at UCLA after labor dispute
In response to a labor dispute in the UC system, the Democratic National Committee, or DNC, announced that it is no longer planning to hold the Dec. 19 Democratic presidential debate at UCLA.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Protesters rally at California Memorial Stadium for Mauna Kea
On Saturday, protesters rallied at California Memorial Stadium for the “Protect Mauna Kea Rally” against the UC system's involvement in the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, or TMT, in Hawaii and UC Berkeley football’s Polynesian Heritage Celebration.
Campus
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Protesters rally at California Memorial Stadium for Mauna Kea
On Saturday, protesters rallied at California Memorial Stadium for the “Protect Mauna Kea Rally” against the UC system's involvement in the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, or TMT, in Hawaii and UC Berkeley football’s Polynesian Heritage Celebration.
Campus
AUGUST 29, 2019
6 UC Berkeley buildings found to be 'seismically deficient' after seismic evaluation
Due to UC seismic safety policy revisions that were adopted in 2017, all buildings in the UC system must be assessed. Those deemed seismically deficient will be “retrofitted, replaced or vacated no later than the year 2030,” Christ said in a statement.
Campus
AUGUST 29, 2019
6 UC Berkeley buildings found to be 'seismically deficient' after seismic evaluation
Due to UC seismic safety policy revisions that were adopted in 2017, all buildings in the UC system must be assessed. Those deemed seismically deficient will be “retrofitted, replaced or vacated no later than the year 2030,” Christ said in a statement.
UC
JULY 25, 2019
State of the unions: A history of UC-affiliated union actions since January 2019
On May 16, AFSCME Local 3299 went on a systemwide strike to protest the outsourcing of UC jobs to Kindred and Aya Healthcare.
UC
JULY 25, 2019
State of the unions: A history of UC-affiliated union actions since January 2019
On May 16, AFSCME Local 3299 went on a systemwide strike to protest the outsourcing of UC jobs to Kindred and Aya Healthcare.
Editorials
JUNE 20, 2019
UC cannot continue to use out-of-state tuition as revenue stream
California has one of the best public university systems in the country. But that will mean nothing if students can’t afford to attend UC schools.
Editorials
JUNE 20, 2019
UC cannot continue to use out-of-state tuition as revenue stream
California has one of the best public university systems in the country. But that will mean nothing if students can’t afford to attend UC schools.
