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Campus & community

Researchers and students gather in Sproul Plaza to ‘Stand up for Science’

The rally was part of a nationwide day of action in support of federal funding for scientific research.

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Politics & society

As Trump upends foreign policy, Berkeley scholar sees irreparable damage to U.S. power and prestige

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Events at Berkeley

Berkeley Talks: Heather Cox Richardson on the evolution of the Republican Party and what gives her hope for America

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Campus & community

Watch UC Berkeley’s Executive Dean of Letters and Science explain the liberal arts in 101 seconds

Spotlight: Trump Administration

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UC updates on federal policy issues

A message about our commitment to UC Berkeley’s values and mission

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Federal research cuts could worsen infectious disease toll worldwide, Berkeley expert warns

Research

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Research

Researchers create quantum sensors by mixing diamond dust with water

The new technique lets researchers detect trace amounts of certain ions and molecules, and could someday find applications in environmental monitoring, medicine, bioengineering and more.

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People

This shy California shrew avoided the camera and the limelight — until now

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Research

Ancient beaches testify to long-ago ocean on Mars

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Research

How urbanization shapes coyote life in Los Angeles

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Research

Diversity in coho salmon could be key to species survival

Arts & culture

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For 50 years, he’s written about the Japanese American internment. Now, he’s turning to opera.

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This BAMPFA documentary series explores the unseen side of climate change

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Podcasts

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Voices Carry: The Constitution, Congress and democracy in President Trump’s second term

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Berkeley Voices: From Victorian-era letters to Swiftie bracelets, an evolution of American friendship

People

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After life as refugees, these UC Berkeley students strive to tackle global problems

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Five UC Berkeley faculty named to National Academy of Engineering

Campus & community

A celebration on Feb. 20, 2025, welcomed 27 new recipients of the African American Initiative Scholarship.

‘Berkeley has become my village:’ Celebration honors 2024–25 African American Initiative scholars

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Meet three Black trailblazers in STEM

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