BERKELEY'S NEWS • SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Janet Napoiltano
Op-Eds
JULY 17, 2020
A closer look at incoming UC President Michael Drake
In order to be an effective UC president, Drake must commit to be on the side of students, workers, faculty and the people of the state of California.
Op-Eds
JULY 17, 2020
A closer look at incoming UC President Michael Drake
In order to be an effective UC president, Drake must commit to be on the side of students, workers, faculty and the people of the state of California.
National
MARCH 31, 2020
COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress, signed into law
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act — a stimulus package to provide relief to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, pandemic — was signed into law Friday by President Donald Trump.
National
MARCH 31, 2020
COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress, signed into law
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act — a stimulus package to provide relief to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, pandemic — was signed into law Friday by President Donald Trump.
Op-Eds
MARCH 15, 2020
Everything is happening: A graduate student’s strike diary
No, the UC system definitely does not pay its GSIs enough to meet the median cost of living, be that here or in Santa Cruz.
Op-Eds
MARCH 15, 2020
Everything is happening: A graduate student’s strike diary
No, the UC system definitely does not pay its GSIs enough to meet the median cost of living, be that here or in Santa Cruz.
Campus
MARCH 02, 2020
Students rally on Sproul Plaza for cost of living adjustment, reopened bargaining
Fifty protesters gathered on Sproul Plaza at noon Feb. 28 and delivered demands to campus administration in Sproul Hall in support of a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, and reopened bargaining with UC administration.
Campus
MARCH 02, 2020
Students rally on Sproul Plaza for cost of living adjustment, reopened bargaining
Fifty protesters gathered on Sproul Plaza at noon Feb. 28 and delivered demands to campus administration in Sproul Hall in support of a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, and reopened bargaining with UC administration.
UC
NOVEMBER 01, 2019
Lawyers urge UC to eliminate standardized tests
In a letter addressed Tuesday to the UC Board of Regents, lawyers representing organizations such as the Compton Unified School District and the Community Coalition demanded that the UC system eliminate standardized tests as an admissions requirement.
UC
NOVEMBER 01, 2019
Lawyers urge UC to eliminate standardized tests
In a letter addressed Tuesday to the UC Board of Regents, lawyers representing organizations such as the Compton Unified School District and the Community Coalition demanded that the UC system eliminate standardized tests as an admissions requirement.
State
MAY 13, 2019
'Strong investment': May revision to governor's budget provides funds to UC system
Under the May revision to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget, the UC system is being provided with an ongoing $240 million from the state's general fund as well as a $153 million one-time general fund investment — with the expectation that UC Board of Regents will not increase tuition for the 2019-20 academic year.
State
MAY 13, 2019
'Strong investment': May revision to governor's budget provides funds to UC system
Under the May revision to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget, the UC system is being provided with an ongoing $240 million from the state's general fund as well as a $153 million one-time general fund investment — with the expectation that UC Board of Regents will not increase tuition for the 2019-20 academic year.
Obituary
MAY 01, 2019
'She made people feel special': UC Regent Ellen Tauscher dies at 67
UC Regent Ellen Tauscher died at Stanford University Medical Center on Monday after experiencing complications from pneumonia.
Obituary
MAY 01, 2019
'She made people feel special': UC Regent Ellen Tauscher dies at 67
UC Regent Ellen Tauscher died at Stanford University Medical Center on Monday after experiencing complications from pneumonia.
UC
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Environmental Protection Agency awards university for commitment to renewable energy
For the second year in a row, the United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded the university a Green Power Leadership Award to recognize its commitment to renewable energy.
UC
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Environmental Protection Agency awards university for commitment to renewable energy
For the second year in a row, the United States Environmental Protection Agency awarded the university a Green Power Leadership Award to recognize its commitment to renewable energy.
Op-Eds
APRIL 16, 2018
New UC transfer policy focuses on degrees while sidestepping economic realities
Beneath the new transfer policy's vision of educational equity lurks a total disregard for the needs of transfer students once they arrive at UC.
Op-Eds
APRIL 16, 2018
New UC transfer policy focuses on degrees while sidestepping economic realities
Beneath the new transfer policy's vision of educational equity lurks a total disregard for the needs of transfer students once they arrive at UC.
UC
JANUARY 25, 2018
UC regents on outgoing colleague accused of sexual misconduct Norman Pattiz: ‘I hope you’re watching’
The UC regents met Thursday to address committee reports and recommendations, including a resolution of appreciation for outgoing UC Regent Norman Pattiz, who announced that he will retire in February after several calls for his resignation arose over lewd comments.
UC
JANUARY 25, 2018
UC regents on outgoing colleague accused of sexual misconduct Norman Pattiz: ‘I hope you’re watching’
The UC regents met Thursday to address committee reports and recommendations, including a resolution of appreciation for outgoing UC Regent Norman Pattiz, who announced that he will retire in February after several calls for his resignation arose over lewd comments.
