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Noah Whiteman

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‘The freedom to be fully human’: A Berkeley biology professor’s take on Pride and thriving in academia

“I love Berkeley because I can be myself here, which allows me to do my science and mentor students and trainees and fulfill my potential,” says evolutionary biologist Noah Whiteman.

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Campus & community

Michael Bolden selected to be next dean of UC Berkeley Journalism

A group of 14 people who are involved in Coco Auerswald's project involving young people who experienced homelessness in the research process stand in front of a screen that reads

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To understand youth experiencing homelessness, this UC Berkeley professor hires them

Two students hug each other wearing their regalia in the bleachers at UC Berkeley's 2025 campuswide commencement on May 17.
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Campus & community

At UC Berkeley’s campuswide commencement, grads were grateful for their personal growth — and four Big Game wins in a row

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Dr. Malcolm Potts, gutsy global changemaker for reproductive health and women’s rights, dies at 90

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To understand immigration today, a UC Berkeley sociologist documented 200 personal stories

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A spate of suicides drew this alumna back to UC Berkeley to confront mental health issues in academia

Fiona McFarlane holds an award for The Story Prize and smiles

English Professor Fiona McFarlane’s ‘Highway Thirteen’ wins The Story Prize

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How is slavery represented at American tourist sites today?

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‘Tremendously effective teachers’: Five UC Berkeley instructors receive Distinguished Teaching Award

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

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Five UC Berkeley faculty named to National Academy of Engineering

After the Palisades Fire, student Max Rodman looks at the rubble that once was his family home. His knee is wrapped because he was recovering from surgery.

After the LA wildfires, stories emerge at UC Berkeley of great loss, support and strength

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Susan Stone named dean of Berkeley Social Welfare

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New African American history lecture series created to honor beloved professor

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Jelani Nelson uses computer science tools to replicate human thought

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