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Chancellor reaffirms campus values of respect and inclusion
"I am confident that together we have both the will and the ability to rise above the rancor, as Berkeley continues to embody the best of what a free, open and inclusive society should be."
Voting, lines and pantsuits: Election Day at Berkeley
Students voted in a steady stream at polling places set up in the Units 1 and 3 residence halls.
Berkeley SETI turns Australian telescope on nearest exoplanet to Earth
The Parkes radio telescope in Australia is now part of the Breakthrough Listen project to find signals from extraterrestrial civilizations
Major advance in solar cells made from cheap, easy-to-use perovskite
Berkeley physicists boost efficiency of new material that holds promise as foundation for next-generation solar cells
A grand re-opening for Stiles Hall
The community service center that serves as Berkeley's home away from home for many students has into new quarters in the student union to make way for a new residence hall
Clean vehicle rebates benefit wealthy, white Californians, study finds
Researchers cite complex reasons for why whiter, wealthier Californians benefit most from the state's program offering rebates for low-emission vehicles.
A celebration of Native American heritage, Wednesday
Members of the campus community and public are invited to a lunch and program celebrating Native American Heritage Month this Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Getting the U.S. election all mapped out
The Geography Library presents a pop-up display of U.S. election maps to show how votes for president have been depicted over the years.
Media advisory: Election eve and Election Day events
ATTENTION: Reporters covering the 2016 general election WHO AND WHAT: A panel of University of California, Berkeley, political scientists and outside pollsters will gather to review the 2016 race for the White House and other
The new Moffitt throws open its doors
Hundreds of UC Berkeley students and staff thronged the fourth and fifth floors of Moffitt Library as they reopened Wednesday after a major renovation. Equipped with new student-friendly policies, technology services, flexible spaces, a resting
Study finds wide exposure to environmental toxics in cohort of pregnant women
First study in the U.S. to measure exposure to 59 toxic chemicals in pregnant women and their newborns
Reimagined and revitalized Moffitt Library opens Wednesday
Modernized, 24-hour space offers fresh take on the library's role
For more resilient cities, think small(er) and look to vacant lots
Nicholas de Monchaux's data-driven new book, 'Local Code,' explores digitally tailored interventions for vacant public land in SF, LA, NY and Venice, Italy
Witches, bananas and nerds: Halloween at Berkeley
Witches, maidens and at least one banana were spotted on Sproul Plaza on everyone's favorite costume holiday
Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?
Analysis of mind-wandering studies offers new perspective on mental disorders
UC extends deadline for transfer applications by a month
Students hoping to transfer to a University of California campus for next fall will have until Jan. 3 to apply, UC announced today.
Podcast gives voice to pioneering women in politics
In a historic year for women in politics, the Bancroft Library’s Oral History Center debuts a new podcast series, From the Outside In.
Campus moves forward on gender-inclusive restrooms
More than 40 campus buildings now have updated facilities, and more are on the way
A day of learning about sexual violence prevention
Berkeley held a day of workshops and other activities about the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Today only: ‘Vision & Light’ art exhibit
“Vision & Light: Extending the Senses,” an art exhibit featuring works of microscopy, multimedia, digital sound and sculpture created by artists and scientists, is on view today until 8:30 p.m. at the Energy Biosciences Building, 2151 Berkeley