College of Chemistry

Professor emeritus of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the College of Chemistry Scott Lynn passed away on Dec. 17 at the age of 94. 

UC Berkeley has seen an increase in Latine student enrollment and representation in several academic disciplines following the establishment of initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion.

Theoretical chemist and cherished professor emeritus Robert Harris died Sunday at the age of 85, after nearly 59 years in the department.

A joint study between UC Berkeley and Columbia University researchers demonstrated that an enzyme in cancer cells is a key part of the tumor spreading process in human pancreatic cancer.

On Feb. 24, the campus College of Chemistry Dean Douglas Clark announced the passing of professor emeritus Andrew Streitwieser in a letter to the campus community.

Richmond Sarpong from the College of Chemistry received the 2021 Edward Leete Award for his research and teachings within the field of organic chemistry.

In March 2020, UC Berkeley implemented a universal pass/no pass policy for the semester, setting a campus precedent for an adjusted grading system during remote schooling. Adjustments were extended through fall 2020 and spring 2021, with various differences between colleges.

Amid statewide efforts to increase the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the vaccination hub at Moscone Center in San Francisco has distributed leftover vaccines at the closing of each daily vaccination period to individuals who do not have appointments or eligibility.

With the COVID-19 pandemic throwing the UC Berkeley community into a virtual setting last spring, campus administrators continue to work to stay ahead of an unpredictable curve.

Chemistry professor Daniel Neumark honored his Doctor of Philosophy advisor, Nobel laureate and professor emeritus Yuan Tseh Lee by establishing a lectureship with an inaugural gift to UC Berkeley.