Posts by Will Kane

Black-and-white photograph showing activist Mario Savio in conversation with a group of people seated on the ground at the Greek Theater. The scene captures a large crowd of spectators in the background. Savio appears engaged in discussion, surrounded by people, some of whom are taking notes.

Campus news

What good is free speech if no one’s listening?

“The deeper purpose of speech is not to weed out bad ideas or surface the best ideas, but it is to lead to deeper understanding,” says UC Berkeley’s Stephen Menendian

Two swimmers, both wearing blue swim trunks, celebrate in a swimming pool, smiling and embracing near a red lane divider. The water is clear and blue, with the swimmers showing signs of exertion and joy, possibly after a race or competition.

Campus & community

Your ultimate guide to the 100+ UC athletes set to shine at the Paris Olympics

drake, in a suit, gestures whiile talking to chancellor carol christ outside of california hall

Campus news

UC system president Michael Drake announces plans to step down

Blue and gold lights lights on doe library

Campus news

Campus celebrates record-breaking fundraising year

a graduate waves near a sign saying 2022

At winter commencement, celebration and a look forward

In rollicking ceremony, UC Berkeley graduates cap a challenging college education

a student in a graduation hat looks out upon a sea of people

On chilly Saturday, winter graduates turn to their future

mezuzah with blue letters held in a blue-gloved hand

Kamala Harris’ residence to display Jewish mezuzah from UC Berkeley

Meet our new faculty: Rediet Abebe, computer science

President Donald Trump steps down from the podium after a press conference at the White House

Don’t rush getting Trump out of the White House, Berkeley Law dean argues

castro stands in a cap and gown with his arms around his grandparents

For new CSU chancellor, UC Berkeley was a first taste of campus magic

trump, with his back to the camera, signs a section of border wall

Poll finds Californians have one mission: Defeat President Trump

UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ smiles at the camera

UC Berkeley faces a budget crisis like no other

Making people ‘feel good’ about working at Berkeley

Robinson, in a suit and tie, looks at the camera

If you ask for help, UC Berkeley’s attorney might come visit

Oliver O'Reilly and Amma Sarkodee-Adoo look at the camera

Joining forces for a better Berkeley

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